Most viewed wood stories this week included Gibson Guitars test of torrefied maple as a substitute for protected species on fretwork. If it works, it provides a workaround for wods restricted under Lacey Act rules.
This thermally converted wood is used in paneling, decking and siding, but the torrification process is also used in preparing wood pellet biofuel for commercial power generation.
KraftMaid, meanwhile, lays off 175 workers, even as parent Masco Cabinetry sales improve. Industry-wide production-level cabinetry manufacturers are fine-tuning efficiency to maintain profitability.
And a possible ComDust explosion set up a stand-off with OSHA.Interest in this story was strong, despite the fact it's in the food industry. Wood manufacturers are able to connect the dots.
But drawing the strongest readership this week was a wood industry event: the announcment of Wood & Wood Products magazine's annual Wood Industry Market Leaders.
 |
Wood Industry 2011 Market Leaders By Karen Koenig | Updated: 11/29/2011 12:01:00 PMProfiles of movers and shakers at eight forward-thinking wood products companies highlights their impact on the wood manufacturing industry as a whole. Read more |
 |
Gibson Auditions Torrefied Maple for Fretboards By Rich Christianson | Updated: 11/26/2011 7:53:00 PM |
 |
The Millwork House To Be Auctioned By Bill Esler | Updated: 11/21/2011 5:06:00 PM |
 |
KraftMaid Lays Off 175 Workers By Rich Christianson | Updated: 11/25/2011 7:32:00 PM |
 |
Protein Firm Defies OSHA Over ComDust Investigation By Rich Christianson | Updated: 11/25/2011 9:39:00 PM |
 |
Indiana Furniture Expands Plant, Adds Jobs Posted by Karen Koenig | Updated: 11/29/2011 10:06:00 AM |
 |
Toll Brothers Acquires Seattle Homebuilder By Bill Esler | Updated: 11/22/2011 8:53:00 AM |
 |
Worker Injured in Lumber Mill Explosion Updated: 11/25/2011 7:30:00 PM |
 |
American Woodmark: Cabinetry Sales Jump 19 Percent By Bill Esler | Updated: 11/24/2011 9:06:00 AMCabinetry manufacturer American Woodmark (NASDAQ: AMWD) says second quarter sales rose 19 percent; its insurer pursues lumber manager in fraud case Read more |
 |
Dustless Cabinetry Refinishing: Dold's Workshop Specialty By Bill Esler | Updated: 11/28/2011 8:22:00 PM |
 |
Furniture Maker Eagle Industries Expects Chapter 11 Okay By Bill Esler | Updated: 11/23/2011 12:04:00 PMFurniture manufacturer Eagle Industries says it was told by U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Western Kentucky that its reorganization plan will be approved, setting the stage for its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Read more |
Have something to say? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.