The construction industry added 9,000 jobs on net in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 50,000 jobs, an increase of 0.6%.

Dorel Industries Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First quarter revenue was $267.8 million, down 16.4%, from $320.5 million a year ago. Reported net loss for the quarter was $24.9 million to $25.3 million a year ago. Adjusted net loss for the quarter was $22.3 million compared to $23.6 million a year ago.

Valen US is undertaking an asset protection. The manufacturer of drawer boxes, cabinet doors, and accessories is entering this process as a deliberate strategic step to protect its business and establish a stronger operational and financial foundation for sustainable, profitable growth. Earlier this year, its sister company, Candlelight Cabinets, paused operations due to financial difficulties.

New residential furniture orders rose 2% in February compared to the previous month, and were up 1% compared to February 2025's numbers, according to the April issue of Furniture Insights. Shipments were also up 2% compared to January.

The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 44, unchanged year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) had a reading of 69, down 13 points year-over-year.

According to the data published by Acimall, the association of Italian manufacturers of woodworking machinery, the industry closed 2025 with a total production value of 2.398 billion euros ($2.819 billion), recording a minor reduction of 1 percent compared to the previous year.

In 2025, Furniture Manufacturing accounted for largest portion of the market with 41.87% share as veneer sheets also serve a primary role to obtain natural wood look & feel even at affordable material costs across both mass-market and premium furniture products whether in cabinets, wardrobes, tables or modular furniture where it is applied.

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Sales for retail fixtures, architectural millwork segment rose 9% over previous year.

ELKHART, Ind. — Patrick Industries Inc., a component solutions provider for the outdoor and housing markets, and LCI Industries, a supplier of engineered components to the outdoor recreation and transportation markets, have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination.