Harbor Freight Tools for Schools awards $1.5 million in cash prizes to 25 teachers and their programs in 17 states.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Acres, a data-driven land research platform that supports informed decision making, is partnering with Forisk Consulting, the leader in analyzing timber markets and wood baskets, to visualize timber data for both companies’ clients. This collaboration between Acres and Forisk will further expand Acres' capacity to provide and visualize important information on U.S. timberland through its powerful land valuation tool.

MANHEIM, Pa. – Felder Group USA will demonstrate a range of production woodworking machinery at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster (WPEL), Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.

MANHEIM, Pa. – Representatives of AFS Dust Collection Services will be on hand to discuss the company's full-service capabilities at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.

JPI, a leader in the development of Class A and attainable multifamily communities, and Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc., a comprehensive housing and wood products subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of JPI's operating platform by Sumitomo Forestry.  

HOUSTON — Finishers Depot, a leading provider of industrial coatings, equipment, and supplies, announced a strategic partnership with MVP, a global manufacturer of industrial fluid movement and production solutions. Together, they are introducing an innovative solution to the industrial coatings marketplace, the Accurate Coatings Equipment (ACE) Product, designed to empower all size manufacturers with an affordable and accurate system that automates the catalyzing of 2k finishing systems.

BOISE, Idaho -- Boise Cascade Company has completed the previously announced acquisition of Brockway-Smith Company (BROSCO), a wholesale distributor specializing in doors and millwork.

MANHEIM, Pa. – SiYi America, a manufacturer of hardware for closets and kitchen cabinets, will exhibit its latest products at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the 11th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. Furniture & Related Products and Wood Products were two of the 11 industries that contracted in September.  Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Petroleum & Coal Products — registered growth in September.

NEW FREEDOM, Pa. – Landmark Lumber Group will debut at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster fresh off the heels of the strategic merger between Mann & Parker Lumber, a hardwood lumber supplier, and Specialty Lumber, a softwood lumber supplier.