526 Media Group Names Nate Traylor Managing Editor of ARCHITECT
Award-winning design and construction journalist to lead the revival and growth of one of architecture's best-known brands
526 Media Group Names Nate Traylor Managing Editor of ARCHITECT
Award-winning design and construction journalist to lead the revival and growth of one of architecture's best-known brands
IWF 2026 Draws Nearly 25,000 Registrants, Reports Strong Exhibitor and Buyer Satisfaction
Post-show research highlights purchasing influence, business opportunities and strong industry engagement at North America's largest woodworking trade show of 2026.
Accoya Raises the Bar for Verified Sustainable Wood With Cradle to Cradle Gold
Accoya and Accoya Color have earned Cradle to Cradle Gold under the tougher Version 5.0 standard. See what the certification — and a shift to 100% renewable electricity — means for sustainable wood specification.
EPA Updates Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
Final rule adds an internationally recognized quality control test method and updates industry standards for wood panels without changing existing emission limits.
2026 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention Announces General Session Speakers
Justin Forsett, Meridith Elliott Powell and Grace Schatz will headline the 2026 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention in Dallas with sessions on leadership, uncertainty and the 2027 economic outlook.
WVH Opens Virginia Distribution Center to Expand East Coast Fulfillment
The new 108,000-square-foot Chester, Virginia, facility will handle WVH orders east of the Mississippi, improving access to wood veneers, decorative panels and other surface materials across key East Coast markets.
Arclin Expands Firepoint Distribution as Sustainability Efforts Grow
Arclin is expanding availability of its Firepoint fire-resistant structural sheathing in California through Capital Lumber while advancing broader sustainability initiatives tied to resilient construction, responsible sourcing and the UN Global Compact.
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.
Accoya Raises the Bar for Verified Sustainable Wood With Cradle to Cradle Gold
Accoya and Accoya Color have earned Cradle to Cradle Gold under the tougher Version 5.0 standard. See what the certification — and a shift to 100% renewable electricity — means for sustainable wood specification.
EPA Updates Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
Final rule adds an internationally recognized quality control test method and updates industry standards for wood panels without changing existing emission limits.
The Walls Between Kitchen, Bath and Whole-Home Design Are Coming Down
Kitchen, bath and whole-home design are converging fast. New NKBA and High Point Market research reveals what that shift could mean for cabinetry, surfaces, lighting and the professionals specifying them.
KBIS 2027 Is Looking for the Show Floor’s Best Booths
KBIS is accepting entries for its 2027 Best Booth Awards, with honors for cabinetry, surfaces, hardware and more. See how exhibitors can compete for show-floor recognition.
Who’s Shaping High Point Market Next? HPMA Names 2027 Leadership
High Point Market is getting new leadership for 2027. See who’s joining the HPMA board—and how the new mix of manufacturing and design voices could shape the Market ahead.
The Walls Between Kitchen, Bath and Whole-Home Design Are Coming Down
Kitchen, bath and whole-home design are converging fast. New NKBA and High Point Market research reveals what that shift could mean for cabinetry, surfaces, lighting and the professionals specifying them.
KBIS 2027 Is Looking for the Show Floor’s Best Booths
KBIS is accepting entries for its 2027 Best Booth Awards, with honors for cabinetry, surfaces, hardware and more. See how exhibitors can compete for show-floor recognition.
Laminam Pushes Surfaces Beyond the Slab With Sculptural éxo Kitchen at SICAM
Laminam’s éxo concept kitchen at SICAM 2026 pushes ceramic surfaces beyond countertops and cladding, combining tactile finishes, modular design and integrated hardware in a new approach to kitchen architecture.
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.
David Koenig Named 526 Media Group Vice President
526 Media Group named longtime editor David Koenig vice president of editorial, overseeing editorial strategy across Surface & Panel, Building Products Digest, Merchant Magazine and Deck Specialist, as well as future portfolio growth.
Editors' Picks
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.