ROSEBURG, Ore. – Automated material handling solutions provider Con-Vey announced it is collaborating with Hood Industries on the development of a cutting-edge plywood finishing line. The project, located at Hood's new Beaumont, Mississippi facility, is part of the company's reconstruction efforts following a tornado that destroyed the previous mill in 2022.The plywood finishing line is scheduled for commissioning in the fourth quarter of this year.

Large workplace solutions provider Fellowes has won GOOD DESIGN Awards for its Rising Loft Rail System and Rising Monitor Arms. The latter also received a 2024 iF Design Award in the Office category.

The promotions will be in the sales, Strategy, and Design.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) provided their analyzation of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index for overall and nonresidential construction prices this past month.

National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and National Oak-Flooring Manufacturer's Association (NOFMA)-certified wood flooring is made by the NWFA manufacturing members that have pledged to uphold the NWFA/NOFMA standards.

The unexpected death of James Scarlett, CEO of Scarlett Inc., in an April 12 plane crash has saddened the industry and the community-at-large, and has led to an outpouring of condolences and remembrances. 

Nominations are open through May 13 for Woodworking Network’s 9th annual Wood Industry 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.

Cabinet manufacturers reported overall cabinet sales were down 5.6% for February 2024 compared to the same month in 2023.In January, cabinet manufacturers reported overall cabinet sales were down 7% for compared to the same month in 2023.