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Chinese kitchen cabinets seized in alleged plot to evade duties

Texas A&M Forest Service’s new website tracks global trade

Arclin launches Fabric of America Fund

Award-winning mass timber airport completed

Manufacturing activity expands, wood and furniture fall behind in latest PMI report

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Chinese kitchen cabinets seized in alleged plot to evade duties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $120,000 in unmanifested kitchen cabinets in Norfolk on June 23 that were clandestinely imported from China.

By Larry Adams, July 4, 2026 | 9:31 pm CDT

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Texas A&M Forest Service’s new website tracks global trade

The tool provides estimates of the volume and value of forest products trade with foreign countries across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and South Carolina.

By Rich Christianson, July 2, 2026 | 4:38 pm CDT

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Arclin launches Fabric of America Fund

Arclin, a materials science company, has announced the launch of its Fabric of America Fund, a nationwide, employee-driven giving initiative designed to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary while strengthening the communities where Arclin teams live and work.

By Dakota Smith, July 2, 2026 | 4:19 pm CDT

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Award-winning mass timber airport completed

The second and final phase of the globally acclaimed Portland International Airport (PDX) main terminal expansion is now open. Designed by ZGF for the Port of Portland, the one million-square-foot project is the largest public infrastructure project delivered in Oregon's history.

By Dakota Smith, July 2, 2026 | 9:19 am CDT

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Manufacturing activity expands, wood and furniture fall behind in latest PMI report

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June for the sixth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.

By Dakota Smith, July 2, 2026 | 9:14 am CDT

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Nonresidential construction retains hiring momentum in June, reports construction group

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 64,000 jobs, an increase of 0.8%.

By Dakota Smith, July 2, 2026 | 8:59 am CDT

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National Log Homes Open House Month marks 15th anniversary

This July marks the 15th annual National Log Homes Open House Month. NAHB Log and Timber Homes Council member and builders across the nation observe the event throughout the month with home tours, log-raising demonstrations, mill tours, seminars and more to educate consumers on this unique building system.

By Dakota Smith, July 2, 2026 | 8:52 am CDT

Top Shelf Design Awards Winners

After Dark by Domenic Marcolongo takes top prize

The 2026 Top Shelf Design Awards winners were announced July 1 during a reception, sponsored by Rev-A-Shelf, at Closets Conference & Expo.

By Michaelle Bradford, July 2, 2026 | 6:25 am CDT

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Lumber and hardware chain with Venezuelan heritage work to help its native country

It has been more than a week since a pair of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. The death toll, the displaced and missing, and the devastation of buildings and infrastructure is rising. But, help is coming.

By Larry Adams, July 2, 2026 | 12:24 am CDT

Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers

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Boise Cascade makes list of America’s Best Large Employers

Forbes, in partnership with Statista, selected their annual list of America’s Best Employers based on an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees at companies with at least 1,000 team members.

By Rich Christianson, July 1, 2026 | 2:33 pm CDT