A 180-year-old company that prided itself on producing residential furniture built to last has announced it will close its doors within the year. Posted on E.A. Clore Sons' website, the company said, "It was a very difficult decision to make. Our family and craftsmen have worked for many decades, proud of the fine furniture they created."

Wilsonart, a maker of a variety of laminate and solid surface products, opened its doors to the media to preview some of the new laminate patterns it will unveil in coming weeks. Included was a plant tour and visit its new headquarters, designated LEED Silver just last week.

Monarch Custom Plywood has tripled its press cycle production with the addition of a double custom hardwood plywood panel press to its Vaughan, Ontario manufacturing facility.

Creating a seamless fusion between flooring, furniture, cabinetry, windows and doors is a high priority, said design and styling experts from AkzoNobel’s Wood Coatings business at a trends in wood finishes showcase during the Spring 2016 High Point International Furniture Market last month.

In honor of Star Wars Day (“May the Fourth be with you”), woodworker, bowl-maker, and Star Wars fan Frank Howarth constructed a wooden Death Star – and filmed the process in timelapse.

The 25th Xylexpo trade exhibition will be held at FieraMlano-Rho, in Milan, Italy, from May 24 to 28.

West Fraser said it will resume manufacturing at the WestPine MDF mill by October 2016. The panel facility has been shut down since a March 9 fire tore through the mill.

Following up with a client from a phone call or email lead is one of the most important aspects of the job. You want to give the prospective client a positive first impression on the phone, which can help build a bond of trust.

Approximately 60 woodworkers were in attendance as Stiles Machinery Inc. kicked off its Flooring Day 2016 event at the company’s High Point, North Carolina, showroom and finishing lab.

The Challengers Awards are underway for 2016, with the winners to be announced at IWF August 24-27.