Remmert & Company expands into multifamily construction
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Remmert & Company is expanding into the multifamily construction space with a new division focused on large-scale cabinetry, millwork, and interior solutions across the...
View ArticleFDMC 300: Tenacity shows for architectural woodwork, retail fixtures markets
While the broader market experienced a contraction according to the latest FDMC 300 data, the architectural woodwork/millwork and retail fixtures segments remained resilient, posting modest...
View ArticleLabor Department updates heat hazard program
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated its National Emphasis Program on heat hazards that targets 55 high-risk industries, including sawmills,...
View ArticleWoodCraft Millwork renovates its new facility in just eight weeks
WoodCraft Millwork is officially in its new home in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The architectural millwork company had previously been located in Canton, Massachusetts.Lukasz Wasiak, founder and partner,...
View ArticleArchitectural woodwork industry: Facts & figures
Business conditions remained soft in September, according to the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billing Index (ABI). September’s ABI dropped to 43.3, with billings down in all regions except in the Midwest,...
View ArticleRetail fixtures industry: Facts & figures
News of store openings and concept upgrades is also helping to offset the number of closures. Wayfair, Nordstrom Rack, Tractor Supply, and Boot Barn are among those adding physical locations, while...
View ArticleKristine Cox, Rowland Woodworking: Insights from a Wood Industry Market Leader
Kristine Cox, vice president of Administration for Rowland Woodworking Inc.Kristine Cox’s career in the wood industry is a story of adaptability and growth. In 1986, she and her husband, Jeff,...
View ArticleAndy & Jonathan Rosenband, Morgan Li: Insights from Wood Industry Market Leaders
Andy Rosenband, CEO (left), and Jonathan Rosenband, president (right), lead Morgan Li.As co-leaders of Morgan Li, a third-generation, family-run manufacturer of display fixtures and dormitory...
View ArticleFrank Mayer manufactures Kreg Tool Company retail displays
GRAFTON, Wis. -- Leading woodworking tools manufacturer Kreg Tool Company tapped retail display manufacturer Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. to design and produce retail displays to highlight the...
View ArticleHow Hoffman became a manufacturing powerhouse
There are builders. There are engineers. There are entrepreneurs. And then there’s Geoff Hoffman — a guy who simply can’t stop solving problems.The founder of Hoffman Manufacturing in Madison,...
View ArticleSlideshow: Meet the 2025 Wood Industry 40 Under 40
Meet the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 honorees and read their stories. This year marks the 10th annual awarding of the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 by Woodworking Network, celebrating the next...
View ArticleArchitectural woodwork, retail fixture firms press forward
Architectural woodwork and retail fixtures manufacturers recorded another sound year, with most staying steady or posting slight gains in sales.Combined sales for this FDMC 300 group of companies grew...
View ArticleStore fixture maker, Triad Manufacturing, expanding St. Louis operations
ST. LOUIS — Triad Manufacturing, a Missouri-based provider of custom retail displays and store fixtures, is expanding in St. Louis, investing $1.78 million and creating 32 new jobs. According to the...
View ArticleLSI Industries acquires Canada’s Best Holdings, a leader in store fixtures
CINCINNATI — LSI Industries Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial lighting and display solutions, has acquired the privately held Canada’s Best Holdings (CBH) for an all-cash purchase price of...
View ArticleRetail fixtures: Industry snapshot
Although 2024 saw a rash of retail closures by some big names, there are signs of optimism with the number of new store openings being announced. These include 7-Eleven’s plans to build 500 stores...
View Article29 secrets to customer service: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Even the best product can't stand on its own without exceptional service, and these WOOD 100 manufacturers have mastered the talent.Now in its 35th year, the WOOD 100: Strategies for Success highlights...
View Article16 new products that spurred sales: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
New product lines and innovations continue to bring increased sales opportunities and business growth for those in the 2024 WOOD 100.Now in its 35th year, the WOOD 100: Strategies for Success...
View Article10 tips to speed production: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
As these WOOD 100 companies can attest, the investments made in new technology can help speed production while also improving the product quality and consistency.Now in its 35th year, the WOOD 100:...
View Article16 ways to boost productivity: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Lean manufacturing, new technology, and training are helping these wood products manufacturers increase production while improving quality and efficiency. Now in its 35th year, the WOOD 100: Strategies...
View Article24 blueprints for business growth: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Improved corporate communications, expansions, acquisitions, employee investments and supply chain management are just a few of the ways these WOOD 100 firms have grown sales and improved their...
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