Novalina, a new premium kitchen brand featuring German-manufactured cabinets, is officially launching in the United States in spring 2026. With precision engineering, innovative and livable design, as well as a commitment to sustainability, the company says Novalina brings signature European craftsmanship to American homeowners, interior designers and industry professionals.

JASPER, Ind. — Indiana Furniture announced a strategic expansion and realignment of its regional sales management team in anticipation of Patty Streiner’s upcoming retirement as Eastern Regional Manager. This transition welcomes two experienced professionals, Frank Verhagen and Phil Englert, who will join Tammy Wessel in leading the company’s independent representative network nationwide.

Machine Solutions LLC has launched its redesigned website, MachineSolutionsLLC.com, offering a cleaner layout, improved navigation with clearer product categories, and an simplified way for customers to explore machinery, robotics, and automation solutions.

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

Virco Mfg. Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of moveable furniture and equipment for educational environments and public spaces, reported net losses for the company’s third quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2025.

Indiana Furniture is partnering with Crane Reps, a long-standing Independent Manufacturers Rep Group, to oversee sales efforts in the Southwest, including the states of Arizona and New Mexico, as well as parts of Texas and Nevada. This five-member team is known for its hands-on approach and commitment to simplifying the decision-making process for contract interior solutions.

You know your lumber costs to the penny. Your machine time. Your finishing costs. But what does it cost to process an order from phone call to cut list? Most door shops have no idea.

Too many woodworkers don’t learn the business skills they really need to be successful.

IKEA raised prices. Not just on a few items here and there, but across the board. Cabinets, vanities, and even that minimalist bedframe everyone’s been saving on Pinterest. The culprit? Tariffs ranging from 25% to 60% on imported goods. We’re going to steer away from politics here, and face what is in front of us and under our control.

A customer calls at 4:47 PM on a Friday. They need pricing for 200 shaker doors in three different sizes, two wood species, and would like to know exactly when they can expect delivery. Oh, and can you send them tracking information?