Production News

The latest Home Design Trends Survey from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) shows that continued improving consumer confidence in the housing market, business conditions at residential architecture firms are at their strongest growth levels since 2005.

Biesse America hires Bill Sargent to the Biesse Sales Team as its new Distribution Program Manager.

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes surged eight points to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association has moved its offices to a new location in Minneapolis.

Atlas Copco introduces its new SmartLink data monitoring service for air compressors.

Hammacher Schlemmer has issued a voluntary recall of 92 teak shower stools after receiving 11 reports of the wood seats breaking during set up or normal use.

Viridis Energy Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of wood pellets, reported an operational loss of $561,000 on revenues of $2.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31.

One of the world's largest private timberland owners and lumber producers, Weyerhaeuser looks to get even bigger following news of a $2.65 billion acquisition and plant upgrades as it bolsters its core timber business for the growing housing boom.