What the West Coast Port Strike Settlement Means for the Industry

After weeks of labor slowdowns and congestion, striking workers at the nation’s West Coast ports have agreed to a new contract. It means more normalized import processing…but at a cost. For companies who import raw materials and products from Asia, the settlement of the strike at ports up and down the west coast comes as […]

One Room Remodeling Project Is Tops in All 50 States

In a country that remains divided in many ways, it seems that people in all 50 states in the Union can agree on one thing: the number one room in their home they want to remodel. It’s usually the first place homeowners turn to when they start a remodeling project and unlike so many things […]

Get Ready for Zoomer Home Buyers

Just when you’ve figured out how to deal with millennial homebuyers, you need to be prepared for the next generation, the Zoomers, who are coming along fast and furiously. The generational shifts so far in American homebuyers have presented huge challenges for the housing and construction sectors but they may be nothing compared to what’s […]

Enhancing Small Business Sanding Efficiency

In the world of woodworking, sanding is the essential step necessary to achieve a smooth and polished finish on various surfaces. Investing in the right sanding machine can significantly improve efficiency and productivity for your small business. Stationary sanders come in various forms, each designed to cater to different sanding needs. Two popular types—drum sanders […]

Rev-A-Shelf Opens New Facility in Mexico

A leader in kitchen cabinet storage, organization, and lighting accessories, Rev-A-Shelf’s new plant has just opened in Juarez, Mexico. Rev-A-Shelf has opened a 125,652 square-feet production facility in Juarez, Mexico that represents a major diversification of its manufacturing capabilities. The new plant, which employs more than 64 people, produces 54 wood products, including drop-in drawer […]

Coming in December: IWF Challengers Awards Call for Entries

The celebrated Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award® encourages and promotes technology innovations across the wood products industry spectrum. Manufacturers: Mark your calendar. The IWF 2024 Challengers Award Call For Entries opens December 4, 2023. To learn more, go here.

Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong

Commercial construction continues to be the driving factor in the strength of the construction equipment rental market, according to a new report from financial services company TD Cowen. “Non-residential construction equipment rental rates remain strong, although commercial office continues to be pressured,” TD Cowen, the research arm of TD Securities wrote in a new report. […]