DURHAM, N.C. – CNC machinery specialist ShopBot Tools announced it has recently restructured as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Founder and Board Chair Ted Hall said the move was designed to position the company for long-term success by empowering employees while providing liquidity for shareholders.

Kval Inc., a manufacturer of CNC machinery for door production, will build a new 52,500-square-foot plant in Texas to meet rising demand.

Canadian lumber giant Canfor will curtail 115 million board feet of production capacity at its Canadian sawmills. 

A new contract furniture behemoth has emerged.

Millwork distributor and manufacturer Dyke Industries has broken ground on a new manufacturing plant in Southeast Indiana.

Masonite, the tenth-largest woodworking company in North America, will open a few manufacturing plant in Fort Mill, South Carolina - adding more than 200 jobs.

After being requested by show attendees, the Tool Tour has made its debut at the ongoing AWFS Fair.

AWFS announced Ethan Abramson as the official host of the 2021 AWFS Fair. Abramson is a professional furniture maker and hosts woodworking shows nationwide. Attendees can follow him on Instagram @thebuildwithethan and @awfsfair to get hot tips about the fair and to find hidden gems on the show floor. Abramson's THEBUILDwithETHAN showcases the lighter side of the professional furniture maker. Through photos, videos, and articles, he helps to highlight building skills, tool use, and general shop practices for his audience.

Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2021 honored at special event, held prior to AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.