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Robert Dalheim is an editor at the Woodworking Network. Along with publishing online news articles, he writes feature stories for the FDMC print publication. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Former employees file insurance fraud complaints against ex-Wood-Mode owners

Representatives from Pennsylvania's Attorney General's Office are meeting to discuss ongoing insurance fraud complaints against Wood-Mode's former owners.

By Robert Dalheim, November 14, 2019 | 11:53 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Investors acquire struggling Tennessee millwork firm, save 100 jobs

Big Shoulders Capital and Iroquois Industrial Group have formed a joint venture to purchase the assets of Savannah All America Millwork and Fabrication in Savannah, Tennessee - saving 100 jobs.

By Robert Dalheim, November 13, 2019 | 10:29 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Hardwood industry pleads with Washington for trade war relief

Made up of 28 U.S. trade and hardwood associations, the Hardwood Federation says the industry has seen a dramatic impact since the start of the trade war, and it plans to amp up pressure on lawmakers.

By Robert Dalheim, November 12, 2019 | 12:51 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

In a time of hardship, Georgia-Pacific opens new $135 million plant

North American lumber giant Georgia-Pacific has opened a $135 million, 340,000-square-foot plant in Georgia. The new facility is on the same site as an existing lumber mill.

By Robert Dalheim, November 12, 2019 | 11:08 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Davis Furniture invests $6.8 million in NC expansion

Office furniture maker Davis Furniture has invested $6.5 million to build a new 50,000-square-foot warehouse and office building to free up more space on its 25-acre campus in High Point, North Carolina.

By Robert Dalheim, November 12, 2019 | 10:33 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

California sawmill pays $375,000 fine for killed employee

MORGAN HILL, Calif. - A California-based supplier of Redwood, Douglas Fir, and plywood must pay $375,000 for the death of a sawmill employee in 2013.

Redwood Empire, also known as Pacific State Industries, allegedly engaged in unlawful business practices and worker safety law violations, according to a complaint from the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.

By Robert Dalheim, November 11, 2019 | 11:49 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Trade war sees double-digit drops in U.S. furniture imports from China; both countries see losses

The trade war is having a major effect - causing a $53 billion decline in U.S. imports from China and a $14.5 billion decline in exports to China, according to recently released trade data.

By Robert Dalheim, November 11, 2019 | 11:34 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Longtime Freres Lumber president Robert Freres dies at 90

Robert "Bob" Freres died last week. He led Oregon lumber giant Freres Lumber for more than 40 years.

By Robert Dalheim, November 11, 2019 | 10:52 am CST

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Part brewery, part… woodshop?

A growing Chicago brewery has launched a side business that makes customized wooden tap handles.

By Robert Dalheim, November 8, 2019 | 1:12 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Wooden bridge in Brooklyn called a disaster; steel/wood replacement planned

After a series of closures, a wooden bridge in Brooklyn has permanently shut down after it wouldn't stop swaying and bouncing. A new steel bridge is in the works.

By Robert Dalheim, November 7, 2019 | 1:13 pm CST