Renovation Demand Stays Strong as Homeowners Remodel Instead of Moving
New studies from Houzz and Redfin show homeowners investing in kitchens, closets and long-term upgrades as evolving lifestyles reshape renovation trends.
NeoCon Launches ‘Illuminate’ Lighting Showcase
New NeoCon show-within-a-show brings 60+ lighting brands, immersive installations, CEUs and experiential design programming to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.
Renovation Demand Stays Strong as Homeowners Remodel Instead of Moving
New studies from Houzz and Redfin show homeowners investing in kitchens, closets and long-term upgrades as evolving lifestyles reshape renovation trends.
Häfele America Names Olivier Vareille President to Drive North American Growth and Customer-Focused Strategy
Leadership transition positions architectural hardware supplier for continued expansion, operational excellence, and market differentiation
Garnica Becomes First in Spain to Earn PEFC RED III Certification for Sustainable Biomass Use
Plywood manufacturer strengthens circular manufacturing strategy with verified compliance to EU renewable energy standards
Boise Cascade Pleads Guilty in Lacey Act Case, Ordered to Pay $6.38M Fine
Federal enforcement action highlights ongoing scrutiny of illegal plywood imports and duty evasion schemes
Weyerhaeuser Expands Southeast Distribution Network with New Gallatin, Tennessee Distribution Center
The new Tennessee facility will improve specialty building products access for LBM dealers across the Southeast.
Preliminary Antidumping Duties Mark Key Trade Action for U.S. Hardwood Plywood Industry
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued preliminary antidumping duties on hardwood plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, drawing support from the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Häcker Kitchens Unveils Redesigned North American Flagship Showroom in Miami
Updated Miami showroom spotlights German cabinetry solutions for kitchens, closets, vanities and other whole-home applications.
CalPlant MDF Plant Returns to Auction, Featuring Siempelkamp Line and Rice Straw Panel Technology
Idle California facility highlights challenges — and opportunity — in sustainable MDF manufacturing and advanced panel production assets
Preliminary Antidumping Duties Mark Key Trade Action for U.S. Hardwood Plywood Industry
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued preliminary antidumping duties on hardwood plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, drawing support from the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Roseburg Restarts Dillard MDF Construction to Expand Medium Density Fiberboard Capacity in the West
Roseburg Forest Products has restarted construction on its Dillard MDF facility in Oregon, positioning the company to expand MDF and HDF production and strengthen its long-term presence in Western composite panels.
Thermwood to Live-Print Carbon-Fiber Drone Molds at JEC World 2026
The company will show its large-scale additive manufacturing in action as they produce the carbon-fiber reinforced drone molds live on the show floor in Paris.
NeoCon Launches ‘Illuminate’ Lighting Showcase
New NeoCon show-within-a-show brings 60+ lighting brands, immersive installations, CEUs and experiential design programming to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.
Renovation Demand Stays Strong as Homeowners Remodel Instead of Moving
New studies from Houzz and Redfin show homeowners investing in kitchens, closets and long-term upgrades as evolving lifestyles reshape renovation trends.
imm india 2026 Rescheduled
The inaugural edition of the show has been rescheduled as organizers aim to ensure strong international participation and deliver a globally connected platform for the furniture, interiors, and panel products industries.
HPMA’s “Market-at-Market” Guest Shopping Experience Returns
New passport-style program rewards shoppers with $250 TravelQuest vouchers
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HPMA Announces Hot Spot Tours Lineup for Spring Market
Guided tours point High Point Market newcomers to designer-favorite showrooms
Mortgage Rates Tick Up as Spring Housing Demand Shows Signs of Growth
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.11 percent in Freddie Mac’s latest survey, as February home sales and purchase applications signaled improving market activity.
AWFS Launches 2026 “Design-it-Digital” Student CAD Competition
The program is designed to introduce students to real-world constraints in woodworking and manufacturing — asking participants to respond to a client-style brief with a wood product solution created in 2D or 3D CAD and rendering software.
Best of KBIS 2026 Winners Announced
This year's winners included finds from Richelieu and FreePower, spotlighting statement hardware, wellness-minded cabinet access and countertop-integrated power as a few key trends shaping kitchens and surfaces today.