Woodworking Industry News Exhibitors call inaugural Woodworking Fair Midwest a success Event drew more than 150 people from 12 states for machinery show in the wake of cancelled IWF. By William Sampson, September 18, 2020 | 2:32 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News Nine remodeling and roofing companies fined for COVID violations in Michigan The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined 19 of the state's businesses for "serious violations" to COVID-19 workplace safety protocols. By Robert Dalheim, September 18, 2020 | 11:23 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News Hurricane Laura does $1.6 billion in forestry, timber damages Hurricane Laura caused $525.4 million in damage to Louisiana farmers and $1.1 billion to the Louisiana timber industry. By Robert Dalheim, September 18, 2020 | 11:01 am CDT
Cabinets Columbia Forest Products announces Purebond Quality Awards winners Members of the PureBond Fabricator Network competed for prizes based on design and practical application. By Karl D. Forth, September 18, 2020 | 9:11 am CDT
Cabinets Clive Christian Furniture names Cole global sales director Cole is responsible for all sales planning and will oversee the brand’s stable of 18 showrooms in the U.K., Europe, Asia and the United States. By Karl D. Forth, September 18, 2020 | 8:21 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News Mereen Johnson introduces new 1905 Automation division New division will focus on delivering advanced custom automation products. By Karl D. Forth, September 17, 2020 | 1:22 pm CDT
COVID-19 Yelp: 60 percent of virus-related business closures are now permanent Data from Yelp's recently released September Economic Impact Report indicates that business closures are increasing as a result of the COVID pandemic. By Yelp, September 17, 2020 | 12:49 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News Malouf Foundation and Safe House Project raise awareness of trafficking To help people better understand trafficking in America, the new OnWatch training platform shares the true experiences of several survivors. By Karl D. Forth, September 17, 2020 | 9:37 am CDT
Design Chicago Scenic, Clickspring and Showman fabricate new national news studio Chicago Scenic collaborated with the design company Clickspring on the fabrication and installation of the NewsNation newsroom and studio sets. By Karl D. Forth, September 16, 2020 | 4:26 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News Former Wood-Mode to pay more than $10 million to employees The now-defunct Wood-Mode has agreed to pay more than $13 million to settle a federal lawsuit involving former employees. By Robert Dalheim, September 16, 2020 | 4:00 pm CDT