The Public Comment periods for the four standards will be open for feedback until July 1, 2024. During the Public Comment period for these standards, anyone can review the draft standard, share their concerns or comments, and provide their solutions to AWI for review by AWI Standards Staff and the AWI Technical Committee.

Legislation was introduced in the U.S. House in April to promote the use of mass timber in federal building projects and military construction, and while the timber industry is supportive of the bill that support isn't universal.

West Point Veneer LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coldwater Veneer Incorporated that supplies quality veneer products around the world, plans to invest $2.5 million to reactivate its former manufacturing facility in the Town of West Point to increase capacity to meet the growing demand in the global wood veneer market.

In 2024, Colonial Saw celebrates 75 years of supplying American Wood products manufactures with European technology, but 2024 is an important year in more ways than one.

SEATTLE, Wash. – PotlatchDeltic Land & Lumber of St. Maries, Idaho, will pay $225,000 for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. The St. Maries operation manufactures plywood and lumber.

The workshop will address the industry's ongoing challenge to recruit, train, and retain productive woodworkers.

DeWalt thanked more than 1,000 tradespeople at New York City's biggest job site in mid-May. $100,000 in donations will go to local training centers including the New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center (CTC) and UA Local Union No. 1 Plumbers & Gas-Fitters Training Center

Previous to this promotion, Aromi was the Western Regional sales manager for the Dually Modified wood manufacturer.

MANHEIM, Pa. -- Lapp Millwright, a specialist in dust, fume and smoke collection, will spotlight its air handling solutions at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25 at Spooky Nook Sports.Lapp Millwright offers a comprehensive range of collectors, from compact units to industrial-scale systems, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. The company also offers a complete suite of ancillary products required for efficient air handling operations. That includes spiral pipes to durable ductwork, flexible hoses, and precision fittings.

The Department of Labor released a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration that will update the current Hazard Communication Standard to "better protect workers" by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets and allowing workers and first responders to react more quickly in an emergency.