Five types of surfaces are leading the way in panel technology.

A decade ago, in August 2016, a “1,000-year” storm dumped more than 20 inches of rain in 48 hours, causing catastrophic flooding in south Louisiana, including the town of Denham Springs. Nearly the entire town suffered severe damage, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses. Gator Millworks helped rebuild the community.

Sales for retail fixtures, architectural millwork segment rose 9% over previous year.

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, and furniture related product manufacturing.

ProWood, a manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber and part of UFP Industries, Inc., is expanding availability of its TrueFrame Joist. Previously available in Colorado, TrueFrame Joist is now available across Great Lakes and Midwest States.

WoodCraft Millwork is officially in its new home in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The architectural millwork company had previously been located in Canton, Massachusetts.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the equity interests and substantially all assets of F9 Brands, Inc., which owns and operates Cabinets To Go, Lumber Liquidators, Gracious Home / Thos. Baker, and Southwind Building Products. The deal is valued at $150 million

To strengthen access to specialty building products for LBM dealer customers in the Southeast, Weyerhaeuser has selected Gallatin, Tennessee, for its 22nd distribution center. This greenfield project will be the company’s first distribution facility in Tennessee.

Spearhead, a Nelson, B.C.-based family-owned timber fabricator, is investing $60 million in a new production facility housing a highly specialized glulam manufacturing line and advanced CNC machining technology

Miter Brands has renewed its ambassador partnership with Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, custom home designers featured on popular HGTV shows, including 100 Day Dream Home and Rock the Block, for PGT Windows and Doors.