Joel Epstein, founder & CEO, Fabuwood. leads one of the fastest-growing privately owned cabinet firms. The company is ranked #37 on the FDMC 300. Joel is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts.

StarMark has introduced 15 new door styles and eight finishes, expanding its portfolio to meet the evolving preferences of homeowners and designers. This launch is part of a two-year initiative to refresh the StarMark brand and product line with bold, forward-looking offerings.

Recognized in 2025 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Todd Wanek is president and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries. Under his leadership, the world’s largest residential furniture manufacturer (FDMC 300 #1) has become even bigger and better. Todd is also recognized for his, and the company's, philanthropic efforts.

GLASGOW, Mo. — Heritage Wood Mills officially opened the doors of its new manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Missouri. State and local leaders joined the company for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. The event marked a significant milestone for Heritage Wood Mills, which is dedicated to producing premium, 100% Missouri-made cabinetry.

Meet the 2025 Wood Industry Market Leaders, a group of elite individuals who are not just helping their companies and brands survive, but thrive, all while navigating economic, labor, tariffs, and other issues impacting today’s top producers. They are (pictured top, left to right): Todd Wanek, Ashley Furniture Industries; Joel Epstein, Fabuwood; Andy Rosenband, Morgan Li; Jonathan Rosenband, Morgan Li; Randy Tallman, The Stow Company; Kristine Cox, Rowland Woodworking Inc.; and Brian Dougherty, ClosetMaid

Modular Closets will consolidate its manufacturing operations from three locations in New Jersey to an expanded facility in Kernersville, North Carolina.

Genesis Products, a leading manufacturer of interior laminated components, and Funder by Genesis, long-standing TFL panel experts, have debuted on Material Bank, the largest marketplace for architectural and design materials. The company said that the new partnership makes it easier than ever for architects, designers, and specifiers to discover and order samples from Genesis’ and Funder’s expansive portfolios.

Read how the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 honorees are making their mark.

Rubio Monocoat USA and Festool USA sponsored the Tampa Build-Off 2025 at the Florida School of Woodwork. During the two-and-a-half-day event, both teams designed and built intricate furniture pieces under a tight deadline.

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) has officially announced the KCMA Design Awards program for 2026 and is inviting kitchen and bath designers to submit their best kitchen design projects featuring KCMA Member cabinets.