Woodworking Network

An indictment was unsealed yesterday in federal court in Central Islip charging Omar Morales-Negron, also known as “O,” with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Morales Negron was arrested on July 14, 2026 in Florida and will be arraigned in the Eastern District of New York at a later date.

ATLANTA, Ga. — Grass America, a supplier of functional hardware, will exhibit its latest movement solutions plus other innovations at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) 2026. The event will take place from August 25–28, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Attendees are invited to visit Booth C1346 to explore products including the new Vionaro V8 slim metal drawer system and new Dynapro front-locking device, as well as closet-oriented solutions featuring Nova Pro Scala.

TAMPA, Fla. – More than 200,000 U.S. and Canadian children in need now have beds of their own thanks to Hope to Dream, a nonprofit organization of Ashley Furniture. Since its founding in 2010, Hope to Dream has worked alongside community partners, volunteers and Ashley retail locations to provide complete bed sets — including a twin mattress, bed frame, bedding and pillow — to children who need a safe and comfortable place to sleep.

BOSSIER CITY, La. – NorthPoint Cabinetry, a cabinet brand from Hardware Resources, has introduced new accent colors, Sage Green and Nautical Blue, to its popular Catalina door style. The new finishes are exclusively available on a select range of base cabinets and accessories, making it easy for designers to incorporate a statement kitchen island without the wait associated with custom cabinetry.

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Sixteen students recently took an important step toward their future by signing job offers with RoyOMartin through the company’s WoodWorks and Girls Can Too! workforce development programs.

ATLANTA — Lamello USA will showcase its lineup of joinery solutions at the International Woodworking Fair, offering attendees live product demonstrations, opportunities to connect with company experts and appearances from several well-known woodworking creators. Visitors to the Lamello USA booth can see the company's complete range of joinery systems in action through live demonstrations designed to highlight their applications across a variety of woodworking projects.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Strong multifamily growth pushed overall housing starts higher in June, while single-family production remained sluggish as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and persistent labor shortages continued to weigh on the market. Overall housing starts increased 19% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.43 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

SAINT-ADOLPHE-D'HOWARD, Quebec — The new Monica C. Gratton Library’s primary goals are to modernize the municipality of Saint Adolphe d’Howard’s cultural services, address current environmental challenges, and resolve flooding issues associated with the site. It is designed to become a central hub for citizen services, a place for social and intergenerational interaction, and a venue that promotes cultural accessibility for both residents and visitors.

JASPER, Ind. — Indiana Furniture is celebrating the success of its New York City showroom, opened by its independent representative Pringle-Ward and led by Susan Goldschrafe. Since opening, the company said the showroom has become a valuable local resource for designers, dealers, and clients throughout the five boroughs, Long Island, lower New York State, and Northern New Jersey, offering an immersive setting where visitors can experience Indiana Furniture workplace solutions firsthand.

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