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Wood Industry Association Wooden Globe Award for Educator of the Year 2026

Woodworking instructor Molly Turner accepts WIA 2026 Educator of the Year award

The Wood Industry Association (WIA) named Ignacio High School of Ignacio, Colorado, its 2026 Wooden Globe Award for Educator of the Year at the Wood Industry Conference held in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

By Rich Christianson, July 9, 2026 | 11:38 am CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

CNC machining center combines advanced machining and edgebanding

The Accord 500 Edge from SCM is a CNC machining center that combines advanced machining and edgebanding technologies in a single solution. It features the H80C Compact edgebanding unit, equipped with various tool changers for tools, glues, edges and pressing elements. The model is equipped with the SCM’s Maestro software suite, including the Maestro active operator interface and Maestro lab CAD/CAM programming software.

By Larry Adams, July 9, 2026 | 11:32 am CDT

Cabinets

May cabinet sales continue decline: KCMA Trend of Business report

May cabinet sales were down compared to the year prior, but up slightly compared to the month prior, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's Trend of Business report.

By Larry Adams, July 9, 2026 | 10:28 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Remodeling Market Index falls to 61, down one point from previous quarter

Even with this slight decline from the previous quarter, remodeler sentiment remains the standout sector within the housing industry, outperforming both its single-family and multifamily counterparts.

By Dakota Smith, July 9, 2026 | 10:14 am CDT

Lean Manufacturing

Don’t pee in the water jug

Just 2% contamination can destroy 100% of your company culture.

By Brad Cairns, July 8, 2026 | 4:38 pm CDT

Furniture

April residential furniture orders remain mixed: Smith Leonard

New residential furniture orders dropped 4% in April compared to the previous month, but rose 3% compared to April 2025's numbers. Shipments were down 6% compared to March, and flat with April 2025.

By Karen M. Koenig, July 8, 2026 | 2:40 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

AHFA awards $67,000 in educational grants

Catawba Valley Community College received the biggest portion of $67,000 in educational grants awarded by the American Home Furnishings Alliance Furniture Foundation.

By Rich Christianson, July 8, 2026 | 1:32 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Tariff evasion puts American industry and jobs at risk

In 2025, the U.S. government greatly expanded the tariffs it charges on goods imported from numerous countries. Almost half of all goods that enter the U.S. are now subject to tariffs. Tariffs that exporters to the U.S. sometimes evade through illegal means.

By Larry Adams, July 8, 2026 | 12:59 pm CDT

Design

Slideshow: Toronto’s Dollhouse Loft

This interplay of compression and release posed the core design challenge.

By Rich Christianson, July 8, 2026 | 11:46 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Hood Industries announces closure of Mississippi plywood plant, affecting 260 workers

Facility-wide meetings were held with employees to share the news and explain that the decision followed a comprehensive assessment of the extensive damage caused by Tropical Storm Arthur.

By Dakota Smith, July 8, 2026 | 11:36 am CDT

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