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NLBMDA Urges Trade Stability Amid Canadian Building Material Tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian plywood, MDF, particleboard, laminated wood and other construction products are raising concerns over material costs, availability, lead times and North American supply chains.
NLBMDA Urges Trade Stability Amid Canadian Building Material Tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian plywood, MDF, particleboard, laminated wood and other construction products are raising concerns over material costs, availability, lead times and North American supply chains.
MasterBrand: Warmer Wood Finishes Gain Ground in 2027 Kitchen Design
MasterBrand’s 2027 kitchen trends report points to a resurgence in wood finishes, with medium stains reaching the top tier for the first time in 15 years as designers embrace warmer tones, visible grain, texture and nature-inspired color.
High Point Market Sets Fall Programming at The Point
High Point Market has announced its Fall 2026 programming at The Point, with sessions exploring AI, textile and furnishings trends, performance materials, business strategies and the colors and styles expected to shape residential interiors.
A Life Alongside the Machines
After nearly five decades at Black Bros. Co., Matt Carroll is stepping away from day-to-day operations — but not from the family business that has shaped nearly every chapter of his life
NLBMDA Urges Trade Stability Amid Canadian Building Material Tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian plywood, MDF, particleboard, laminated wood and other construction products are raising concerns over material costs, availability, lead times and North American supply chains.
Richelieu Acquires Penrod Hardware Division, Adding $70 Million in U.S. Sales
Richelieu Hardware has acquired The Penrod Company’s hardware division, adding approximately $70 million in annual sales and expanding its U.S. presence among door manufacturers, architects, contractors and specialty distributors.
IWF 2026 Puts Automation, Innovation and the Future of Wood Manufacturing on Display
IWF 2026 brought more than 900 exhibitors and thousands of woodworking professionals to Atlanta, where automation, smart manufacturing, panel processing, finishing and mass timber offered a look at where the industry is headed next.
Parkwood Chicago Marks 70 Years with New Ownership, Leadership and Digital Investments
Architectural materials supplier Parkwood Chicago is celebrating its 70th anniversary with new ownership under Chemetal, a redesigned website, expanded sales leadership and continued investment in products serving the architectural surfaces and design markets.
NLBMDA Urges Trade Stability Amid Canadian Building Material Tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian plywood, MDF, particleboard, laminated wood and other construction products are raising concerns over material costs, availability, lead times and North American supply chains.
Metsä Fibre Considers Temporary Layoffs as Pulp Market Remains Challenging
Metsä Fibre is considering temporary layoffs at its Joutseno pulp mill in Finland as weak pulp demand and wood market conditions continue to pressure production, providing another indicator of challenging conditions across the European forest-products sector.
Ontario Funding Advances Potential Restart of Espanola Pulp Mill
Ontario is investing $5.1 million in engineering for a potential restart of the Espanola pulp mill. The proposed project could restore a major outlet for regional wood fiber while producing NBSK pulp and specialty papers as the first phase of a broader bioproduct hub.
EGGER Expands Recycled Wood Supply Network with Italian Acquisition
EGGER has acquired Italian recycling company Lenocart, expanding its Timberpak collection network and strengthening the supply of recycled wood to its Caorso plant, where the manufacturer produces particleboard made entirely from recycled wood.
MasterBrand: Warmer Wood Finishes Gain Ground in 2027 Kitchen Design
MasterBrand’s 2027 kitchen trends report points to a resurgence in wood finishes, with medium stains reaching the top tier for the first time in 15 years as designers embrace warmer tones, visible grain, texture and nature-inspired color.
High Point Market Sets Fall Programming at The Point
High Point Market has announced its Fall 2026 programming at The Point, with sessions exploring AI, textile and furnishings trends, performance materials, business strategies and the colors and styles expected to shape residential interiors.
IWF 2026 Puts Automation, Innovation and the Future of Wood Manufacturing on Display
IWF 2026 brought more than 900 exhibitors and thousands of woodworking professionals to Atlanta, where automation, smart manufacturing, panel processing, finishing and mass timber offered a look at where the industry is headed next.
High Point Market Names Fall 2026 Design Influencers Tour Team
High Point Market has named six design professionals to its Fall 2026 Design Influencers Tour, which will take participants through furniture, decor and kitchen and bath showrooms Oct. 18-19 to identify products and trends shaping residential interiors.
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IWF 2026 Puts Automation, Innovation and the Future of Wood Manufacturing on Display
IWF 2026 brought more than 900 exhibitors and thousands of woodworking professionals to Atlanta, where automation, smart manufacturing, panel processing, finishing and mass timber offered a look at where the industry is headed next.
High Point Market Names Fall 2026 Design Influencers Tour Team
High Point Market has named six design professionals to its Fall 2026 Design Influencers Tour, which will take participants through furniture, decor and kitchen and bath showrooms Oct. 18-19 to identify products and trends shaping residential interiors.
Seven Innovations Earn IWF 2026 Challengers Awards
Seven technologies have earned 2026 IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Awards, recognizing advances in woodworking machinery, automation, sanding, finishing, gluing and panel processing from a field of 84 entries.
526 MEDIA GROUP ACQUIRES ARCHITECT, JLC
526 Media Group, publisher of Surface & Panel, has acquired ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction and additional Zonda media brands, expanding S&P’s connection to a broader professional audience spanning architecture, design, construction and building materials.