Indiana Furniture name’s CFO, vice president of finance
Indiana Furniture has named Lori Klem as its newly appointed CFO and Vice President of Finance.
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Larry Adams,
March 14, 2024 | 12:42 pm CDT
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Enviva enters Ch. 11 bankruptcy, announces agreements to delever balance sheet
The world's largest wood-based biomass company has filed voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy and entered into agreements that will help it draw down its debt by $1 billion.
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Larry Adams,
March 14, 2024 | 12:01 pm CDT
Dorel lays off workers as consumer spending slumps
Despite achieving its best financial results in two years, Montreal-based Dorel Industries still suffered 2023 losses. In an effort to turn the ledger from red to black, the company has embarked on a $4.5 million cost-cutting, restructuring plan
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Larry Adams,
March 13, 2024 | 1:54 pm CDT
Video: Keeping workers safe when working with roll coaters and glue spreaders
Glue spreaders and roller coaters can be dangerous pieces of equipment on which to work. But there are ways to keep workers safe. This video details safety measures.
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Larry Adams,
March 13, 2024 | 12:53 pm CDT
Hoffmann Family of Companies acquires Besse Forest Products
Besse is a private producer of wood products, boasting 10 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
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Larry Adams,
March 13, 2024 | 10:48 am CDT
Display manufacturer, Orbus, plans North Carolina facility
Orbus Visual Communications is planning to open a new manufacturing facility in Huntersville, North Carolina, to house its SEG Systems and Fabric Images brands. The relocation and expansion are a $25 million investment and will create 100 new jobs.
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Larry Adams,
March 12, 2024 | 1:27 pm CDT
Canadian furniture giant partners with UK giant
ONTARIO, Canada — Teknion, a Canadian furniture giant, and Modus, the UK-based well-known furniture manufacturer, have entered into a strategic partnership.According to the company’s joint statement, the partnership unites two brands each with a distinct design heritage and strong sustainability drive. This investment in Modus expands Teknion’s future global portfolio of social and collaborative products while supporting the Modus international growth plan.
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Larry Adams,
March 12, 2024 | 12:58 pm CDT
Lost and confused: Lumber driver missing days after crash
Driver Carlos Bonifaciomunoz flipped his lumber truck March 7, which landed on its top and slid down steep terrain. The driver crawled from the wreckage and wandered off. He is still missing and maybe injured and "not know where he is."
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Larry Adams,
March 12, 2024 | 12:32 pm CDT
Steelcase on the move
High-end furniture company Steelcase is making some moves in how it showcases its high-end contract furniture and accessory items and an increase in distribution capacity in the Western United States.
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Larry Adams,
March 11, 2024 | 1:17 pm CDT
Hardwood flooring company fights back against OSHA ruling
"Unfounded," "subjective" and "disheartening" was how the president of a Wisconsin-based flooring company described a recent announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Larry Adams,
March 11, 2024 | 9:11 am CDT
