The Montana Department of Commerce Wood Products Revolving Loan Fund is now accepting new applications. The relaunch includes significant improvements to streamline access to capital, expand financing options and better support businesses in Montana’s wood products industry.

The Consumer Price Index increased from 2.4% in May to 2.7% in June year-over-year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report. Despite the increase, core inflation came in softer than expected, suggesting full tariff impacts will likely push inflation even higher in the coming months.

Construction input prices increased 0.2% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.

Total Finishing Solutions (TFS), a manufacturer of finishing equipment and integrated system solutions, has partnered with Cerakure, a manufacturer of high-performance gas and propane-fired catalytic ovens.

Steves & Sons has appointed four men to key leadership roles within the company. These appointments, along with the expansion of the company’s Brigham City, Utah facility, support its growth in priority markets across the United States.

SCHOPFLOCH, Germany — The HOMAG Group is undertaking a "major investment program" at the Schopfloch site. A groundbreaking ceremony for a new customer center and a modern company restaurant, with an investment volume of around €40 million ($46 million U.S.), has taken place.

The trial has begun for Larry Bollin, the man accused of the 2021 mass shooting at the Kent Moore Cabinets manufacturing facility in Bryan, Texas.

The company will highlight the custom manufacturing capabilities it has honed over its more than four decades in business.

Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 7. The reading is up 0.3 months since June 2024.

MJB Wood Group has promoted Chris Mosher to president – MJB Domestic. Mosher will oversee all domestic operations, including Commercial Sales, Supply Chain, and Strategic Business Units spanning Fixture & Furniture, Cabinets, RV/Transportation, and Millwork.