Akhurst Machinery has been appointed the exclusive Canadian distributor for Bürkle North America, a global leader in advanced surface finishing, laminating, and coating technologies.

For 100 years, the Schmidt Company has been manufacturing and distributing high-quality woodworking tools for all stages of woodworking. From its modest beginnings in a fourth-floor location in downtown New York City, to its current home in Montvale, New Jersey, they have become a trusted name for quality tools and solutions.

Under this agreement, Scm Group expands its portfolio of products and services with MES/MOM digital systems – Manufacturing Execution System / Manufacturing Operations Management – and advanced software solutions, leveraging Tecnest’s expertise, technologies and long-standing track record.

Bellmont Cabinet Co., a family-owned, Washington-based manufacturer of frameless cabinetry, has partnered with FinishMatch, an AI tool transforming how customers select cabinetry finishes. Using computer vision technology, the tool helps homeowners, designers, and dealers instantly find the finishes that best match their inspiration images, whether from Pinterest, Instagram, or their own camera roll.

SCM Canada is pleased to announce its new partnership with Titan Equipment, appointed as the official SCM machinery distributor for British Columbia and Alberta.

Lightshifter, created by Austrian designers F/LIST, is a material concept that allows wood veneer to become a light source at the touch of a button. When activated, the wooden surface is transformed into a stage for light displays that lend depth and dimension to a flat surface. When the light is no longer required, the veneer returns to its original state - without leaving any visible traces.

Fairwood Manufacturing in Millersburg, Ohio, began having trouble with the legacy control on its 2002 C.R. Onsrud 96C12 twin-table CNC router, bringing production to a standstill. The solution was a controller retrofit solution.

According to an email blast sent out by the company, all operations have ceased on October 20, 2025.

HomeByMe has released a new report, The Digital Furniture Index: How Americans Buy Now. The report highlights the way Americans shop for furniture and kitchens. Consumers get inspired online, personalize purchases, but still value stores for guidance. Expectations are evolving as fast as digital habits, and retailers must keep pace.

Foyr, an interior design software company, has launched its new AI Hub within its flagship platform, Foyr Neo. The release introduces generative AI features that transform how interior design and home remodeling professionals bring client ideas to life.