WWP November 2006

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is considered a Southern species, but the tree actually grows from Connecticut west to Illinois and Missouri, and south from the East Coast to the Gulf of Mexico. Commercial supplies of sweetgum come mostly from the Southern and South Atlantic states; with Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi being major contributors.

An unwavering commitment to 99 percent on-time delivery, plus an emphasis on new technology and lean manufacturing, have led to Impressions Marketing Group being chosen as this year's Best of the WOOD 100.

Wood & Wood Products talks to industry experts about new developments and suggested practices for optimizing router bit usage.

The good — and the bad — habits you exhibit at work can impact your performance effectiveness as well as that of the company's.

Audiologist Brad Witt of the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group focuses on the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss and educating workers about it before it occurs.

I've got two boys in high school, one of whom is a senior

Editor’s note: Since sending the November issue of Wood & Wood Products to press, the