C&C Forest Products announced it is investing over $21 million to rebuild its Coushatta sawmill following a 2025 fire, repositioning the facility as a more efficient, cost-competitive specialty lumber and timber operation. The company is expected to create 77 direct new jobs with an average annual salary of $65,260, which is 34% above the average Red River Parish wage, while retaining 27 current positions.

COBHAM, United Kingdom — Hexagon’s Production Software Division has acquired Planit Canada, the world’s second-largest reseller of Cabinet Vision, strengthening its direct presence in the Canadian woodworking software market.Details of the transaction were not immediately available.

Technology, supplies, and services to grow business on display from Aug. 25-28.

The Pittsburgh Paints Company launched the Pittsburgh Paints Protective Coatings brand, the new face of PPG High Performance Coatings. In addition to the new brand’s offerings of full-system solutions, trusted products and new coatings innovations, the company also is the exclusive distributor of PPG’s Protective & Marine Coatings.

Investment expands CCA and CA-C marine capacity across coastal North Carolina and the Tidewater/Virginia Beach market.

Held Aug. 25 in Atlanta following the first day of IWF, the reception celebrates this year's 40 Under 40 honorees, who include educators, manufacturers, and suppliers.

Wood Veneer 101 will launch on July 1, 2026. It's a new members-only course designed to build foundational knowledge of wood veneer, its applications, and best practices.

The Build Dakota program provides students with a full-ride scholarship for high-demand technical careers in exchange for working in South Dakota after graduation. Through partnerships with employers and technical colleges, students are able to gain valuable education and hands-on experience while preparing for successful careers.

NeoCon 2026 and the nearby, related event, Design Days, showcased floor after floor of beautiful products, including fine wood office furniture, architectural acoustic panels, natural wood wall solutions, and so much more. Besides its beauty, wood was heavily highlighted for its biophilic design and sustainability.The show's highlighted premier wood products and furniture manufacturers spanning corporate, contract, and hospitality spaces. Key exhibitors feature sustainable solid wood, custom architectural millwork, and innovative wood-based designs.

LP Building Solutions has been named a Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee winner by The Tennessean for the fifth consecutive year. LP is one of only 24 organizations recognized in its employee-size category.