You Have Seen the Future
Woodworking Manufacturing Month 2023 has shown you the newest technologies, products, services and solutions from more than 50 of woodworking’s top-tier manufacturers. They’re harnessing the power of innovation to build the industry’s future. Now it’s time to go build yours. Special thanks to all WWMM participating manufacturers. Explore WWMM 2023 Partners
NAFTA Panel Agrees with Canada on Softwood Lumber Duties
A new ruling from NAFTA found inconsistencies in U.S. calculations of softwood lumber duties. A recent ruling from a North American Free Trade Association panel agrees with Canada against the U.S. “dumping determination” that sets fair market value of duties on softwood lumber imports to the U.S. The U.S. Commerce Department had said the goods […]
Home Depot and Lowe’s Forecasts Lowered by Analyst Firm
Comments from the two giant DIYers have caused analysts to lower their forecasts for the immediate future. They were the outliers in the retail world, continuing to remain optimistic while their brethren were less positive about the outlook going forward. And now, they too are a little more pessimistic. Home Depot and Lowe’s, the giant […]
Don’t Mess with the Fed
New research from an industry consulting group says the Federal Reserve is going to do what it does. Anyone in the building supply business who is hoping for some imminent relief in interest rates that might rekindle housing construction should probably hope for something more realistic – like winning the lottery or meeting Santa Claus. […]
Unilin Panels’ Master Oak Gets Cradle to Cradle Certification
One of the world’s best environmental certifications has now been given to the Master Oak line from Unilin Panels. Unilin Panel’s line of Master Oak raw and melamine-faced fiberboard and chipboard panels now come with a Bronze Version 4.0 Cradle to Cradle Certified Material Health Certificate, recognized as “one of the world’s best environmental standards […]
Andersen Windows & Doors Named 84 Lumber Vendor of the Year
National retailer 84 Lumber has selected Andersen Windows & Doors as its 2023 Vendor of the Year. “84 Lumber is happy to have selected Andersen Windows for this prestigious award,” said 84 Lumber’s vice president of purchasing Mitch Wagner. “Their unwavering support for us in all markets and our dedication to premium window sales has […]
Furniture Industry Set for High Point Market Amid Dark Clouds
Recent bankruptcies on the supplier side could indicate more problems ahead for the furniture business. With several high-profile bankruptcies on the supplier side of the business over the past few months, the upcoming High Point Furniture Market will be held with all eyes pointed…well, pointed in every direction as attendees keep a close watch on […]
October Marks Woodworking Manufacturing Month
Woodworking Manufacturing Month 2023 [WWMM], North American woodworking’s largest annual event, runs the entire month. Woodworking Manufacturing Month 2023 opened on October 1, providing a global showcase for the latest innovations and new product and technology introductions from more than 50 top-tier wood products industry manufacturers and service providers. This year’s production of North American woodworking’s […]
Design Emphasis Student Competition Promotes ‘Innovation Shaping the Future’ Theme of WWMM
As Woodworking Manufacturing Month kicks off this week, winners of the annual Design Emphasis Student Competition talk about what it’s meant for their careers. The IWF Design Emphasis program is widely acclaimed as a foremost furniture design competition for U.S. college students and as Woodworking Manufacturing Month is now live throughout October it is a reminder […]
Construction Financing Still Going Strong
Interest rates may have skyrocketed putting pressure on new builds but lenders are still ready to write you a check for a construction loan. In what seems like a confounding contradiction, lenders are still quite anxious to issue financing for new construction even as the overall building market continues to be impacted by high-interest rates, […]