Industry News

  • SmartLam promotes Jim Henjum to vice president of Engineering & Design
    by dakotasmith on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — SmartLam has promoted Jim Henjum to vice president of Engineering & Design. Henjum has been an invaluable asset to SmartLam’s engineering, design, and CNC programming teams. This new leadership role reflects both his […]

  • Trade show platform reaffirms commitment to International Mass Timber Conference
    by dakotasmith on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    PORTLAND, Ore. — The International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC) announced that its founding team-Craig Rawlings, Arnie Didier, and Tom Waddell-will continue in leadership roles, ensuring continuity and vision as Trifecta Collective invests in growing […]

  • Designers adopt key trends for 2025
    by michaellebradford on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    As we celebrate the new year, let’s look ahead to what 2025 promises. Drawing insights from the 2024 ASID Trends Outlook Report (the 2025 report will be available later this month), we can identify several pivotal trends that are redefining the way we […]

  • Candice White to become CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario
    by richchristianson on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    TORONTO — The Ontario government appointed Candice White as the new chief executive officer for Skilled Trades Ontario, effective Nov. 25. White brings more than a decade of executive level experience, including serving most recently as the chief […]

  • Ethan Allen begins recovery efforts
    by larryadams on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    DANBURY, Conn. — An Ethan Allen distribution center located in Old Fort, North Carolina, was recently impacted by the significant flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The distribution center, which primarily focuses on shipping custom-made home […]

  • Video: Blue Table Chocolate's new space
    by richchristianson on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/design/slideshow-millwork-inspired-chocolaty-goodnessBUFFALO, N.Y. — Tasked to imagine a 780-square-foot space for Blue Table Chocolates, an artisan chocolatier in Buffalo, N.Y., Arch&Type asked how built space […]

  • itel to highlight Wood Restoration Network at WPE Lancaster
    by richchristianson on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    MANHEIM, Pa. — Representatives of itel (formerly Renovar) will be on hand at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster to discuss the business opportunities and benefits of joining the company’s Wood Restoration Network.The itel Wood Restoration Network is home to […]

  • Survey shows long data entry times for supply chain workers
    by dakotasmith on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    AUSTIN, TEXAS —  A  LeanDNA survey of 250 supply chain, inventory, and planning executives, conducted in collaboration with Wakefield Research, reveals startling inefficiencies in the supply chain sector. Supply chain professionals spend nearly 14 […]

  • President of Sames North America, assumes role of President of Sames Americas
    by larryadams on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Sames North America is excited to share that Regan Murray, our president of Sames North America has assumed the role of President of Sames Americas.In this expanded role, Regan will maintain oversight of our North American operations, […]

  • ISFD Innovation + Design 2023 winners encourage designers and students to enter
    by dakotasmith on June 30, 2026 at 12:03 pm

    High Point, NC —The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) 2024 Innovation+Design (I+D) furniture industry sponsored event, now in its 5th year, was developed to help professional makers/designers and the next generation of serious […]

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