How Tri-Lox reclaims and transforms wood into hand-crafted furniture

Tri-Lox is a design and build practice and sustainable lumber resource based in Brooklyn, New York. Developing unique projects and products for a diverse clientele in public, commercial, residential, and exhibition spaces, Tri-Lox says it was created as a vision for a new generation of craftspeople committed to environmental integrity, innovative design, and community stewardship.

"We take pride in a holistic process of making," says the company. "Our woods are responsibly selected from local deconstruction and renewal projects, each exhibiting a unique history and character that speaks for itself. As designers we explore, refine, and interpret these materials to embody their greatest qualities. From the sawmill to the workshop, all of our work is carefully crafted to the highest standards at our Greenpoint facility." www.tri-lox.com

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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.