The board of directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation has named Brian Moffitt as its next CEO, succeeding Karen McNeill Pond who will retire at the end of the year and continues as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Moffitt will begin his new position on May 27, 2025.

Cabinet Joint, a provider of RTA cabinetry in the United States, will strive to maintain its current pricing for customers. As the federal tariff package imposes a baseline of 10% levy on most finished imports, including cabinetry components, the company plans to absorb any tariff-related costs.

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Through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF), the Government of B.C. is contributing as much as $11 million toward four forestry-sector capital projects in the province. The projects are helping B.C.-based forestry-product manufacturers grow their businesses by constructing new production facilities, purchasing new equipment and adding new high-value product lines, while creating and protecting hundreds of jobs.

With the death of Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor, we are reminded of the value of people who can translate science for practical use.

At the International Furniture Fair, held in New York on May 18-20, the Rhode Island School of Design will be a participant in the Design Schools Workshop booth.

The event held April 15-17 in Charlotte, North Carolina, drew over 2,500 wood flooring professionals worldwide, making the 40th anniversary of the event a huge success. Next year's Wood Flooring Expo will be held held April 21-23, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

The Western Hardwood Association (WHA) has opened registration for its 2025 Annual Conference, taking place August 18-20 at the Heathman Lodge, Vancouver, Washington.

In the laminating industry, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) pose ongoing challenges. These emissions, a byproduct of traditional solvent-based adhesive processes, are strictly regulated by the EPA.

The American Wood Council (AWC) has released a new, online tool designed to help users better understand where their wood products are coming from and the safeguards in place throughout the supply chain to ensure sustainability measures.