The New York State Assembly passed “Harper’s Law” on Thursday, May 30 – legislation that prohibits retailers in the state from selling clothing storage furniture that does not comply with the current voluntary furniture stability standard, unless the retailer provides a tip restraint and consumer warning for the non-compliant furniture.

Ori Inc., a developer of robotic interiors and furniture including OriCollection featuring the Ori Pocket Closet, an on-demand walk-in closet that can fit any room, teamed up with global furniture retailer IKEA.

Office furniture giant Steelcase, number 2 on the FDMC 300 list of largest wood firms in North America, will hire nearly 400 seasonal workers for new operations in Texas.

The key to any successful closet or home storage and organization project is not just designing a beautiful space but overcoming the inevitable challenges that pop up during the process.

Cooper Enterprises, Inc., a contract manufacturer of wood and laminated components, has launched of a new brand identity including an updated logo, tagline and website.

Norbord Inc. has resumed production at its OSB mill in High Level, Alberta after the evacuation order for the town of High Level was lifted. Production had been suspended since May 21 due to wildfires burning in the region.

Over the next year the Felder Group will establish new systems and procedures to support Mayer customers.

The Chicago exhibit and display maker was part of a team that created one of the most unique museum experiences, the Mascot Hall of Fame in the Northwest Indiana city of Whiting.

VANCOUVER, BC, Canada — Citing long-term log supply constraints, Canfor Corp. announced June 3 it would permanently close its Vavenby sawmill. The closure will become effective in July, following an orderly wind down, the company said. The news comes a little more than a month after Canfor announced a temporary shutdown of its British Columbia sawmills, Local news sources report more than 170 people will be affected by the Vavenby closure.

Members join MakerspaceCT to unleash their inner creativity and build projects while using machinery at a fraction of the price that it would cost to purchase the same equipment new.