The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn. has revised the certification criteria for its Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). The new KCMA ESP 04-11 criteria become effective January 1, 2011. Currently, more than140 companies/brands are ESP certified.
A recent report by the National Association of Manufacturers offers guidance to Washington policymakers for strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and creating jobs. Woodworking isn't mentioned by name, but many of NAM's principles would benefit our industry.