TEMPE, Ariz. -- Furniture industry orders contracted the most of overall industries, and wood products manufacturers ranked third in terms of contraction in September 2022 compared to August. In addition, while economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in September, with the overall economy achieving a 28th consecutive month of growth, the overall Manufacturing PMI dropped to its lowest level since May 2020, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Cyncly has expanded its establishes a prominent position in the North American custom cabinet market with the addition of Mozaik Software.

Ashley Furniture says it will close its Statesville distribution center, affecting 111 employees, in November. The company plans to increase the workforce at its massive manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment facility in Advance, N.C.

Florida-based Masonite International Corp. is reducing its staff in St. Joseph County, Indiana. The company, which manufactures doors for residential and commercial applications, said in a notice to the state it will lay off more than 30% of the workforce at its facility in the town of Walkerton.

July marks seven straight months of year-over-year double-digit declines according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights produced by Smith Leonard. Just 12% of participants in the survey reported an increase in new orders for the month.

POTOMAC FALLS, Va. -- The Education Foundation of the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWIEF) awarded $108,000 in grants to six accredited high school and postsecondary woodworking programs as part of its new Institutional Grant Program.

MANHEIM, Pa. – Uneeda says the flexible foam backing of its Ekadiamond abrasive sponges reduces loading while providing the ability to sand curves, mouldings, and complex profiles.

MANHEIM, Pa. – D&R Hydraulic Services, a provider of complete air system design and installation, will present its range of compressed air options at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 13-14 at Spooky Nook Sports.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate passed an amended version of the STURDY Act by unanimous consent on Thursday, bringing a mandatory furniture stability standard within one final vote of becoming law. The Senate version of STURDY (S. 3232) – the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act – was modified from the original version passed by the House in June 2021. Therefore, the legislation must go back to the House one more time for a final vote.

MANHEIM, Pa. -- Epilog Laser will highlight its Fusion Edge Laser with IRIS Camera System at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster.