Small Business Saturday Gives Small Businesses Big Boost
In spite of a shorter shopping season and challenging economic environment, Small Business Saturday helped jump start the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the country.
Linwood Furniture Bankruptcy Decree Finalized
Linwood Furniture has officially ceased as a business following a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge's issuance of a final decree on Nov. 27.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
December 2, 2013 | 2:26 pm CST
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 Now Online
Wood Products magazine has issued the 2014 Wood Industry Almanac - a guide to the secondary woodwork manufacturing industry. It profiles 10 major wood manufacturing segments, and lists resources for education, training and new technology and supplies.
By
Bill Esler,
December 2, 2013 | 1:30 pm CST
Valley Woods Cabinet Shop Destroyed by Fire
Valley Woods, a custom woodworking shop, was heavily damaged in a fire Saturday afternoon.
By
Rich Christianson,
December 2, 2013 | 12:58 pm CST
Lumber Price Hikes Take a Breather in Seasonal Slowdown
Lumber prices are taking a break from their overheated pace, as home construction slows. But strong exports could mean hardwood prices rise more slowly rather than fall.
By
Andy Johnson,
December 2, 2013 | 11:14 am CST
Particleboard Shipment Gains Offset MDF Decline in October
North American shipments of particleboard increased 6.5 percent to 290 MMSF (3/4" basis) in October helping to offset a 9.4 percent drop to 177 MMSF (3/4" basis) in MDF shipments compared to October 2012.
By
Rich Christianson,
December 2, 2013 | 10:37 am CST
European Cabinet Design Catches On
European cabinet design featuring laminate doors with either square or rounded edges, in a rainbow of trendy colors or patterns, is the polar-opposite of traditional American hardwood cabinet doors.
By
Bill Esler,
December 1, 2013 | 6:49 pm CST
Haworth Commits to 100% Sustainable Furniture Woods Program
Haworth Inc., manufacturer of office and contract furniture, has pledged to verify that all woods used in its casegoods, systems, tables and storage products is sourced from sustainably managed forests by the end of 2015.
By
Rich Christianson,
December 1, 2013 | 6:25 pm CST
Using current technology to make historical windows
Focusing on flow and manufacturing efficiencies cuts lead time.
By
Karl D. Forth,
December 1, 2013 | 6:00 pm CST
3D Visualization Software in Wood Manufacturing
Wood products sustainability initiatives have become more active as the economy recovers, including BIFMA level, KCMA Environmental Stewardship program (ESP) and the AHFA Sustainable by Design program.
By
Bill Esler,
December 1, 2013 | 2:23 pm CST
