Chicago is world-renowned for its architecture. From its modern steel and glass architecture to the neighborhood bungalow, the city has led the way in architectural design. One style of which the city has not been at the forefront of is the mass-timber movement. But, that might be changing.

Three shows are coming together this fall in Milan to create new business opportunities. The three shows are: the 33.BI-MU international biennial exhibition of machine tools, robotics and automation systems, additive manufacturing, digital and auxiliary technologies; the Xylexpo, a biennial exhibition of woodworking technology and components for the furniture industry; and Viscom Italia, Europe's leading visual communication trade fair.

Despite reporting three quarters of a billion dollars in second quarter earnings, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is permanently curtailing approximately 170 million board feet of combined production at its Fraser Lake and Williams Lake sawmills and approximately 85 million square feet of plywood production at its Quesnel Plywood mill.  The curtailments will be realized through the elimination of one shift at each facility.

Ashley Furniture Industries, the largest manufacturer of furniture ranked #1 in the FDMC 300 ranking, opened a new distribution facility in Spanaway, Wash.

Finishing specialist RPM International will officially introduce its Industrial Coatings Group at the International Woodworking Fair, set for Aug. 22-26 in Atlanta.

Appalachian Millworks & Cabinetry, LLC has received a $400,000 loan from Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority to assist the custom cabinetry, flooring and millwork manufacturer in the relocation and renovation of its facility as well as to streamline production.

Composite wood panels, and any treatment, surface or hardware that makes these panels more durable, more usable, and more marketable add to the Climate Positive story. The companies in this special section are leading a movement to share this great news with designers and consumers.

DRUMMONDVILLE, Québec – Sugatsune Canada présentera une variété de nouveaux produits pour l'industrie de l'ébénisterie et de la menuiserie architecturale au Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO).

DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec – Sugatsune will showcase a variety of new products for the cabinet and architectural woodwork industry at Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO).