Industry Updates
Curated trade, equipment, and market updates for frame-shop owners — each article includes an XKY take on what it means for your line.
For frame shops
What is changing in framing — and why it matters
We add a handful of curated updates each week with an XKY perspective on equipment, trade, and market shifts. Latest added July 13, 2026.
Saudi Wood Expo 2026 to unite 35,000+ construction and wood industry professionals in Riyadh
Saudi Wood Expo 2026 will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2026, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, co-located with Big 5 Construct Saudi. The event is expected to attract over 35,000 industry p
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Saudi Wood Expo 2026 expands with Big 5 Construct Saudi
The third edition of Saudi Wood Expo, co-located with Big 5 Construct Saudi, will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Organized by dmg events, the combined e
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IWF Education Conference adds mass timber, innovation tours
The IWF Education Conference returns Aug. 25-28 in Atlanta with an expanded program for wood products industry professionals, including new sessions on mass timber construction, prefabrication, wood industry innovation t
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Manufacturing PMI at 52.7%, wood industry dips while furniture gains traction - Woodworking Network
The ISM Manufacturing PMI for April remained at 52.7%, indicating expansion for the fourth consecutive month. The New Orders Index rose to 54.1%, while the Production Index fell to 53.4%. Prices surged to 84.6%, the high
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