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Corsi Group recognizes longtime cabinet employees

The Corsi Group has recognized longtime employees for their service in the company’s Indianapolis and Elkins cabinet manufacturing operations.

By Karl D. Forth, February 23, 2018 | 1:47 pm CST

Event Coverage

Students network with 32 wood tech firms at Pittsburg State event

Pittsburg State University (PSU) is hosting its 11th annual Wood Tech Company Day, a two-day event that unites hopeful students with 32 wood industry companies.

By Robert Dalheim, February 23, 2018 | 12:43 pm CST

Closets Conference & Expo News

Kitchens and closets storage crossovers: Join the #KBtribechat discussion

Join this Twitter conversation on Wednesday, February 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets.

By Carroll Henning, February 23, 2018 | 12:19 pm CST

Technology

Concrete infused with wood is stronger say researchers

New research shows that fusing concrete with wood nanocrystals could make concrete stronger.

By Robert Dalheim, February 23, 2018 | 12:14 pm CST

Closets Conference & Expo Products

Lockdowel invisible shelf tightener debuts in Pasadena

PASADENA -- Lockdowel will unveil the all-new invisible shelf tightener at the 2018 Cabinets & Closets Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center, March 27-29, booth 603. Lockdowel will show how their new invisible shelf tightener enables shelves to fit tightly and can be removed quickly to adjust as needed.

By Harry Urban, February 23, 2018 | 11:50 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

BHK hires new sales representative for its outside sales team

BHK of America has announced the addition of Jason Woodward to Hilger & Associates LLC, which is representing the BHK brand in Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and now also in Southern Ohio and West Virginia.

By Angel Kipfer, February 22, 2018 | 7:23 pm CST

Architectural Products

Siteline Interior Carpentry teams with unions for fast-track training program

Siteline Interior Carpentry has established a three-day training program to channel workers into jobs at its recently opened plant in Austin, Texas.

By Bill Esler, February 22, 2018 | 6:19 pm CST

Event Coverage

Biesse will host two separate tech tours in 2018

After a successful Tech Tour in October, Biesse is offering two opportunities to see some of what the company says is the most advanced production facilities in the world.

By Angel Kipfer, February 22, 2018 | 6:00 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

KCMA survey: Cabinet sales increase 2.9 percent in 2017

Monthly sales up 3.9 percent for December 2017.

By Karl D. Forth, February 22, 2018 | 4:55 pm CST

Technology

Fungal enzymes convert wood into biofuel; skips pre-treatment process

Scientists at the University of York and an international team of researchers have discovered a set of enzymes found in fungi that can break down components in wood. These enzymes could potentially be used to convert wood waste into commodities like biofuels.

By Robert Dalheim, February 22, 2018 | 12:22 pm CST