SCM North America is offering complimentary virtual training courses that woodworkers can take advantage of from their office or home.

Advisory includes workers who support the supply chain of building materials from production through application/installation, including cabinetry, fixtures, doors, cement, hardware, plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, refrigeration, appliances, and paint/coatings.

A $2 trillion stimulus package was passed by Congress and signed by President Trump late last week.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Steelcase has announced it has already started and continues to manufacture and deploy critical equipment supplies for healthcare providers on the frontlines of the battle against the COVID-19 global pandemic. Among the supplies Steelcase is producing are masks for use in clinical environments; facial shields for clinicians in direct contact with patients; and social screens, desktop and floor mounted, for screening and communicating with visitors at safe social distances.

In the United States, Canfor Southern Pine operations will be taking a series of actions to reduce operating capacity by approximately 40 percent or 50 million board feet over a four-week period.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is offering a range of free offline licensing and remote access options designed to enable efficient home working for manufacturing professionals facing new productivity challenges during the coronavirus outbreak.

Woodchuck USA will be opening up to 50 percent of its production line to demands in the medical and personal protective equipment products.

Cooper Enterprises, Inc., a contract manufacturer of commercial wood components, is now offering cut-to-size manufacturing services for cashier shields.

Those in the industry are asked to mark their calendars for WIC 2021, which will be held April 20-23, 2021.

Workers who support the manufacture and distribution of forest products, including, but not limited to timber, paper, and other wood products may be considered essential in your state.