The Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood told the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission that Chinese hardwood plywood is being sold below cost in U.S. markets.

Leda Furniture ceased production and closed its doors after 49 years of manufacturing high-end furniture in Ontario. Equipment was auctioned in October 2016.

A new type of lightweight panel is now in production and available for a number of potential applications. The design offers 40 to 50 percent weight savings.

A few years ago, just before the recession, Matt Castilleja was an architecture student.

Panel Processing, Inc. has purchased the assets of Down River, LLC in Klamath Falls, Oregon. In 2014, Panel Processing purchased Thermo Pressed Laminates, also located in Klamath Falls. The acquisition of Down River will augment the existing laminating capabilities in the west to provide wood components and additional fabrication abilities that are available at other Panel Processing locations throughout the country.

AyA Kitchens and Baths was featured in Toronto Life’s "Toronto’s best kitchen stuff right now." The article mentions AyA's variety from traditional and contemporary cabinets in a variety of materials and finishes.

The building is still empty, but hundreds wanted to see where the new National Woods Manufacturing Training Center would be located next year.

Wisconsin once again leads the nation in accredited skill evaluators following a sold-out Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) Accredited Skill Evaluator training program held October 28 at Madison Area Technical College.

Refurbished and rebuilt woodworking machinery vendor Ferwood formally opened its new American branch. The parent company is based in Italy.

The opening of the National Manufacturing Training Center is planned for August 2017, as announced at IWF in Atlanta. An open house event will take place November 2 at the site of the planned training center.