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Residential Furniture Orders Flatten Out

New orders for residential furniture were flat in September, breaking a 17-month string of growth for year-over-year orders, though shipments and backlogs both rose 3 percent, according to the latest survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors by analysts Smith Leonard.

By Karen M. Koenig, December 7, 2015 | 1:37 pm CST

Canadian News

BWA Expands Wood Business Cluster To Southwestern Ontario

Bluewater Wood Alliance, an Ontario area cluster of woodworking business that have allied for mutual business support, have expanded its geographic reach to include Southwestern Ontario.

By Mike Baker, December 7, 2015 | 12:37 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Brazilian Wood Products Firm Enters U.S. Market

Origin, a Brazilian brand of wood products, has been introduced into the American market by Scheer USA Distribution, based in Boca Raton, FL. Origin says it relies on non-toxic, best quality coatings, along with silver ion antimicrobial protection in its houseware lines. It also sells panel and countertops.

By Bill Esler, December 6, 2015 | 9:04 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Williams-Sonoma Founder Began as a Carpenter and Builder

Williams-Sonoma founder Charles Williams got his start as a carpenter and home builder, constructing his own store interior and shelves when he opened first first home goods store in a converted hardware store. He died December 5, at age 100.

By Bill Esler, December 6, 2015 | 8:18 pm CST

Project Gallery

Nautilus Table: 4,000 Strips of Sycamore Veneer

The request that resulted in the sycamore veneer Nautilus table was very open, says furniture designer and builder, Marc Fish. The client wanted "a large statement piece, with maybe a hint of the sea - its location being a large loft style apartment overlooking the English Channel." Fish is one of the wood world's eminent makers and designers, working from his Robinson House Studio on Newhaven, in England.

By Bill Esler, December 5, 2015 | 11:48 pm CST

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Woodworking Industry News

Court Ruling Favors Flesh Sensing Technology in Table Saws

A federal judge in Florida ruled last week against the manufacturer of Ryobi table saws in a case related to flesh-sensing technology - the type used in SawStop and Bosch Reaxx table saws to instantly stop saw blades to avoid injuring a user.

By Bill Esler, December 4, 2015 | 2:23 pm CST

Event Coverage

Leadermac Co. CEO To Head Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association

Michael Chang, CEO of Leadermac Machinery Co., Ltd., has been named chair of the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association. The TWMA is best know for its Wood Taiswan equipment and technology exposition.

By Bill Esler, December 4, 2015 | 1:08 pm CST

Panel Talk Blogs

Outlook 2016: Survey Finds Anticipation for Next Year

Like a new housing community, optimism for the coming year keeps developing. In a Twitter survey by Timber Products Company, 83 percent of cabinet builders and woodworkers gave a strong thumbs up on the outlook for business in 2016

December 4, 2015 | 9:14 am CST

Closets

HGTV Million Dollar Closets Starring Lisa Adams, LA Closets

A sampling of the shows from HGTV's Million Dollar Closets, starring Lisa Adams, CEO and chief designer, LA Closets, Los Angeles.

December 4, 2015 | 8:23 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

American Woodmark says Big Box Dealers Losing Cabinetry Market Share

American Woodmark cabinets said in an SEC filing that "big box home improvement retailers have lost market share to other channels, primarily independent dealers due to the more affluent nature of their customer base." The cabinetry manufacturer's net income more than doubled, while its Waypoint brand grew 40 percent.

By Bill Esler, December 3, 2015 | 10:38 pm CST