News Desk

Wagner Meters announces the addition of Jason Wright to the sales team as a Business Development Specialist for New Products.

National spending for improvements and repairs on owner-occupied homes is expected to rise only modestly this year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

The North American Building Material Distribution Association presents its Board of Directors for 2020, led by president Tom O'Neill of Wurth Line Craft North America.

KCD Software, a design-to-manufacture software provider for the cabinet and closet markets, recently signed on as a Gold Sponsor of the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America.

CeflaLive, an opportunity to network, train and learn from finishing experts, is scheduled for April 22-23 in Charlotte, N.C.

William Francis Brown, a long-time member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, is starting a new woodworking, furniture making and carving school, The Maine Coast Workshop, in Camden Maine.

The 2020 World of Wood Convention, hosted by the International Wood Products Association, is scheduled for Apr. 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga.

Thermwood is celebrating its 50th anniversary and experiencing unprecedented growth, much of it attributed to the success of its new large-scale LSAM additive manufacturing systems, according to the company.

AHFA promoting furniture safety awareness.

Bosch Power Tools is rounding out 2019 by inviting participants to showcase the essential contents of their tool belts for a chance to win a laser measure prize pack.

‘Tis the season for submitting your Laguna Tools made Holiday Décor and winning Laguna gear.

Laguna Tools has completed the acquisition of Dake Corp. from its parent company JSJ Corp. Dake is a metalworking company specializing in presses, bandsaws, and other machine tools.

The North American Building Material Distribution Association is partnering with the International Wood Products Association to host IWPA's Wood Trade Compliance Week, Feb. 24-27, in Nashville, Tenn.

Support for RazorGage positioners and automated saw systems has been enhanced in the Cabinet Pro and Door Pro design and manufacturing software.