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 June 29, 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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UK government to consult on stronger timber regulations to enhance due diligence and sustainable supply chains
The UK Government announced a public consultation to strengthen timber regulations, requiring businesses in Great Britain with annual turnover over £1 million to conduct due diligence verifying that timber products compl
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Dubai WoodShow 2026 opens at Dubai World Trade Centre as global woodworking machinery and timber Industry accelerates innovation, sustainability and construction demand
Dubai WoodShow 2026 opened at Dubai World Trade Centre from June 22–24, 2026, showcasing advanced woodworking machinery, engineered timber, furniture production systems, and automated manufacturing. The event includes th
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Mass Timber Office Tower in Tauranga secures New Zealand’s top property industry honour
Mareanui, an eight-storey mass timber office tower in Tauranga, New Zealand, won the Rider Levett Bucknall Supreme Award at the 2026 Property Council New Zealand Property Industry Awards. The building uses over 2,700 cub
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Finger-Jointed Lumber Market Forecast Points Higher Toward 2035, Driven by Industrial Packaging Demand and Construction Efficiency Gains - IndexBox
The global finger-jointed lumber market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2026 to 2035, driven by demand from construction and industrial packaging. Finger-jointed lumber commands a 10–25% price premium over sol
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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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Positive outlook for wood product exports after roaring success in 2024 - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Vietnam's wood product exports reached a record $16.3 billion in 2024, up 20.3% from 2023. The industry aims for $18 billion in 2025. Associations and government officials emphasize market diversification, technology ado
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