NAHB Pushes Back Against New Lumber Tariffs
The latest round of duties on imported wood is creating a new level of uncertainty about the home building business going forward. When President Trump announced a new 10 percent tariff on imported lumber along with additional duties on some furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, the reaction from the industry was as expected. “These […]
MasterBrand Buying Woodmark, Creating $3.6 Billion Cabinet Giant
Two of the biggest players in the kitchen, bath and home cabinetry sector are coming together in a deal valued at $2.4 billion. The all-stock transaction will create one of the largest resources in the business with a combined operation of more than 20 manufacturing facilities and over 21,000 employees. The new company will use […]
KCD Software Buys CADCode Systems
The custom cabinet and closet software company will expand its advanced CNC machining software capabilities. “We are thrilled to welcome CADCode Systems into the KCD Software family,” said Cadman Campbell, KCD Software president in making the announcement. “This acquisition is a natural fit for our mission to empower everyone from designers to manufacturers with powerful, […]
NKBA Forecast: Brighter Colors, Earth Tones, Mid-Century Modern Designs
The new 2025 Kitchen Trends Report points to a number of design directions in color and cabinetry. Kitchen design is one of the leading indicators of where home building is going and the new study from the National Kitchen & Bath Association is pointing to a number of trends going forward. Based on a nationwide […]
Wood-Related Materials and Labor Make Up 30% of a New Home Cost
Close to one-third of the cost of building a new single-family home in America involves framing, flooring and other wood materials. Wood materials remain the single largest cost for new single-family homes in the country according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders. The report is based on the association’s annual […]
Caron Introduces New Farmhouse Cabinet Door Collection
Caron Industries, the Canadian kitchen cabinet door resource, has introduced a group of farmhouse-style designs to its expanding collection. Farmhouse styles remain among the most popular design motifs for homes throughout North America so Caron Industries is introducing its latest collection for fans of the look. The Montmagny, Quebec-based company calls the new introductions “Countryside […]
Hood Distribution Westward Bound
With a new facility now under construction in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Hood Distribution will add to its network of facilities servicing the wood products industry. Hood Distribution has begun work on its new state-of-the-art facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, scheduled to open by the end of the year. “The new branch will include […]
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 […]
Cabinet Sales Up 8.5% for April Over 2022 Numbers
Even as the overall housing market remains soft, it appears that the remodeling side of the business is driving sales of kitchen and bathroom cabinets over last year’s numbers. New data from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association shows that its members reported an increase in overall cabinet sales, by dollar revenue, of 8.6% for the […]
FirstFacts for Exhibitors: Hitch Your Marketing Star to IWF Woodworking Influencers
Atlanta, GA—IWF Woodworking Influencers Lounge (Booth A10620) sponsored by Shaper Tools, will see more than two dozen of the most popular online personalities drawing hundreds of shop owners and many industry managers and operations professionals who follow them on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. All exhibitors will benefit from the traffic “halo effect” of these online woodworking stars […]