Ahead of NeoCon 2026, organizers have announced a wave of showroom expansions, long-term lease renewals, returning brands and new exhibitors set to reshape this year’s event at The Mart.Scheduled for June 8-10, 2026, with a Preview Day on J…
In the Spring issue of Surface & Panel, we take a closer look at the trends and technologies redefining the industry. Featuring KBIS 2026 coverage, global innovation in panel products and wood technology, the growing design impact of hardwa…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary antidumping duties on hardwood plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, a move praised by the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood and leaders across the domestic hard…
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces its lineup of first-come, first-served Hot Spot Tours for Spring Market, available to Market guests during the trade show, Apr. 25-27. Guided showroom tours led by the High Point Market 2026
Freddie Mac’s latest mortgage survey shows the average 30-year fixed rate edged up for the week ending March 12, 2026, while home sales and purchase applications point to improving spring market activity.The average rate for a 30-year fixed…
Häcker Kitchens has revealed a redesign of its North American flagship showroom in Miami, Florida, showcasing new additions to its Systemat cabinetry line and emphasizing how modern German cabinetry can extend beyond the kitchen into other
The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) is adding a new feature to its 2026 Spring Leadership Conference with the debut of its first-ever Engineering Summit, set for April 12-14, 2026, at Hotel VDRA in Las Vegas.Designed for engineers, d…
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA), in partnership with Esteem Media, has announced the participants for its Spring 2026 Design Influencers Tour, a social media-driven program designed to spotlight standout product finds and showroom di…
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) has appointed Lorenzo Marquez, founder of Marqet Group, as chief of brand, a move aimed at strengthening the association’s marketing, member engagement, and long-term growth across th…
Roseburg Forest Products has restarted construction on Dillard MDF, a new medium density fiberboard plant in southern Oregon that the company says is central to its long-term growth strategy and goal of becoming a leading MDF producer in th…
AWFS has opened entries for its 2026 Design-it-Digital Student Competition, an online CAD design challenge for middle school, high school and post-secondary students across the U.S. and Canada. The program is designed to introduce students
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is partnering with the Design Leadership Network (DLN) to present an opening-day keynote centered on residential kitchen design at Spring High Point Market.Titled “Designing the Kitchen Your Clients Wa…