Woodworking Industry News

Survey suggests homeowners prefer to fit hardwood floors themselves

Flooring365, a UK flooring retailer, recently conducted a survey that revealed nearly 61% of homeowners would rather install hardwood flooring themselves, rather than hire a professional installer. The company notes the surge of online tutorials and accessible tools, and how many homeowners feel empowered to take on flooring installation without outside help.

Woodworking Industry News

Weyerhaeuser reports 2025 Q1 results

Weyerhaeuser generated net earnings of $83 million on net sales of $1.8 billion. The company anticipates second quarter earnings before special items and Adjusted EBITDA will be slightly higher than the first quarter, excluding the effect of changes in average sales for lumber and oriented strand board. For lumber, the company expects slightly higher sales volumes in Q2.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Nested-based, CNC router

The Homag CentaTeq N-300 Pro CNC router from Stiles Machinery features an auto-lubrication system to cut maintenance time and ensure optimal operation, enhanced air conditioning to extend run times and component life, and vertical safety light curtains to protect employees while allowing easier access to the machine. The N-300 PRO’s nesting technology allows for the sizing, shaping, grooving, engraving, and drilling of multiple parts on a single panel.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Nested-based, CNC router

The Homag CentaTeq N-300 Pro CNC router from Stiles Machinery features an auto-lubrication system to cut maintenance time and ensure optimal operation, enhanced air conditioning to extend run times and component life, and vertical safety light curtains to protect employees while allowing easier access to the machine. The N-300 PRO’s nesting technology allows for the sizing, shaping, grooving, engraving, and drilling of multiple parts on a single panel.