World’s first wooden satellite passes test flight
The WISA Woodsat, a nanosatellite made with UPM birch plywood that is scheduled to launch into orbit this fall, completed a successful test run.
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New Marathon Hardware president outlines goals in video
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – David Volpe, a nearly 20-year employee of Marathon Hardware, has been named company president.
WMCO June 17 doubleheader: Employee recruitment and cyber security
The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario will host a two-topic online network event devoted to recruiting and retaining talent and cybersecurity strategies.
Wetstyle makes a splash with new showroom
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec – Wetstyle, a manufacturer of bath fixtures and furnishings for the North American market, celebrated the grand opening of its new showroom to architects, designers, and the general public for the first time.
New video promotes careers in today's woodworking industry
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Three woodworking organizations partnered to produce a six-minute video that is airing on public television stations nationwide to create awareness of career opportunities in the wood products industry.
Bestar, Bush now eSolutions furniture group
SHERBROOKE, Quebec – Bestar and Bush Furniture Industries have a new corporate name: eSolutions furniture group.
Contemporary Closet Concepts to display three product levels
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Contemporary Closet Concepts will present its fully custom, semi-custom and EZ Fit Closet systems at the Closets Expo, June 9-10.
INSPI’s web-based design and sales platform to debut at Closets Expo
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – INSPI will present IO Closets, a web-based design and sales solution, for the first time in North America at the Closets Expo, June 9-10 at the Palm Beach Convention Center.
Canadian housing starts still ‘elevated’ despite 19.8% drop from March
OTTAWA -– Housing starts in Canada cooled off precipitously in April, declining by 19.8% compared to the red-hot upward trajectory reported in March by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Interfor to acquire four U.S. sawmills from G-P for $375M
BURNABY, British Columbia – Interfor Corp. continues to expand its U.S. lumber production capacity, this time through the acquisition of four sawmills from Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC.
