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Fall Meeting Registration Ongoing; Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
Registration continues for CPA’s 2025 Fall Meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas. The meeting begins Sunday, September 21, and concludes midday Tuesday, September 23. Hotel reservations can be made at the discounted room rate of $259 per night through September 3 or until the room block is filled, whichever comes first. Additionally, members
Save the Date: 2026 CPA Spring Meeting
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Spring Meeting to be held April 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. The event will feature valuable industry networking opportunities, insight into current market trends, committee meetings, and more. Further details, including the full agenda and registration information, will be provided in January. See
VT Industries Announces New Leadership
VT Industries, Holstein, IA, named Ryan Clausen and Aaron Clausen as Co-Presidents. Ryan most recently served as Senior Vice President of the Countertop Division, and Aaron was Vice President of Operations for the Architectural Wood Division. Ryan and Aaron continue a third-generation legacy leading the company. VT Industries is a manufacturer of doors, countertops, and
U.S. Furniture Orders and Shipments Dip in April
U.S. residential furniture factory orders in April fell 7% from March and 9% from the same month last year. Year-to-date orders dropped 4% compared to the same period in 2024. Furniture shipments declined 4% from March and 2% from April 2024 but remained unchanged year-to-date. Backlogs decreased 2% from the prior month and were 10%
May U.S. Wood Product Shipments Down
Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in May were $599.4 billion, 0.1% higher than April. Wood product shipments fell 0.6% in May to $13.6 billion, while furniture and related products shipments grew 1.1% from April to $7.6 billion. New orders for all U.S. manufacturing were $642.0 billion in May, improving 8.2% from the
U.S. Remodeling Confidence Slips in Q2
In the second quarter of 2025, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Westlake Royal Remodeling Index (RMI) reported U.S. remodeling confidence at 59, shrinking four points from Q1 and six points from the same period in 2024. The current market conditions indicator fell five points from the previous quarter to 66 and was seven points
Fall Meeting Registration Ongoing; Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
Registration continues for CPA’s 2025 Fall Meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas. The meeting begins Sunday, September 21, and concludes midday Tuesday, September 23. Hotel reservations can be made at the discounted room rate of $259 per night through September 3 or until the room block is filled, whichever comes first. Additionally, members
Save the Date: 2026 CPA Spring Meeting
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Spring Meeting to be held April 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. The event will feature valuable industry networking opportunities, insight into current market trends, committee meetings, and more. Further details, including the full agenda and registration information, will be provided in January. See
VT Industries Announces New Leadership
VT Industries, Holstein, IA, named Ryan Clausen and Aaron Clausen as Co-Presidents. Ryan most recently served as Senior Vice President of the Countertop Division, and Aaron was Vice President of Operations for the Architectural Wood Division. Ryan and Aaron continue a third-generation legacy leading the company. VT Industries is a manufacturer of doors, countertops, and
U.S. Furniture Orders and Shipments Dip in April
U.S. residential furniture factory orders in April fell 7% from March and 9% from the same month last year. Year-to-date orders dropped 4% compared to the same period in 2024. Furniture shipments declined 4% from March and 2% from April 2024 but remained unchanged year-to-date. Backlogs decreased 2% from the prior month and were 10%
May U.S. Wood Product Shipments Down
Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in May were $599.4 billion, 0.1% higher than April. Wood product shipments fell 0.6% in May to $13.6 billion, while furniture and related products shipments grew 1.1% from April to $7.6 billion. New orders for all U.S. manufacturing were $642.0 billion in May, improving 8.2% from the
U.S. Remodeling Confidence Slips in Q2
In the second quarter of 2025, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Westlake Royal Remodeling Index (RMI) reported U.S. remodeling confidence at 59, shrinking four points from Q1 and six points from the same period in 2024. The current market conditions indicator fell five points from the previous quarter to 66 and was seven points
