Dorel Industries Inc. experienced a network security incident on March 29 resulting in an unauthorized third-party gaining access to certain of Dorel’s systems. The attack could reduce first quarter revenues by up to $15 million.

FDMC 300 manufacturers interviewed are relatively optimistic.

Specified Components Company (SCC), a wood components supplier for the cabinet and furniture industries, has added Brent Monroe and Nathan Klomp to its sales and management team.

ROCKFORD, Ill. — River City Millwork, a distributor of high-quality doors, windows, and millwork, launched its new website and interactive catalog. The enhanced website features a contemporary design, an enhanced product finder, and a custom door configurator, and showcases River City Millwork’s extensive line of door, window, and millwork products.

Approximately 121,000 bunks beds imported by Walker Edison Furniture have been recalled. The bunk beds, sold under the name Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds, were recalled due to fall and impact hazards. The wooden slats supporting the bunk beds can break while in use, posing fall and impact hazards. The wooden bunk beds were sold in various colors and finishes. All models have a ladder down the side. Walker Edison Furniture, Made in Brazil, and the model name are printed on a label on the inside of the bed rail or foot board.

After years of back-and-forth debate, a tipover stability rule for clothing storage units is set to go into effect on Sept. 1, 2023. That is, “unless the Commission receives a significant adverse comment by June 5, 2023.” The rule, which is based on the industry-backed ASTM F2057-23 voluntary standard, was approved on April 19 by a 3-1 vote by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC commissioners found that the standard met the requirements of the STURDY legislation signed into law by President Biden in December 2022. 

In 2018, approximately 55% of the global population lived in cities; however, this figure is expected to exceed 68% by the end of 2050.

Three Rivers Land Trust and The Enviva Forest Conservation Fund Protect 80 acres along Little River, Montgomery County, North Carolina.

KJP Select Hardwoods is excited to offer Rough Cut Lumber Packs for purchase in its online store.

At this time of year, the historical trend would normally be for lumber prices to be rising. Usually by mid-April the building activity for housing is ramping up, and sales volumes of construction framing lumber are approaching their high for the year.