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Closets for Marijuana: a Budding Design Market?

In states where marijuana has been legalized, consumers are converting home closets to discrete horticultural centers for cultivating pot. The name "grow closet" is starting to stick. Is this a meaningful trend?

By Bill Esler, November 29, 2015 | 8:36 pm CST

Pricing & Supply

Wood Waste Seeks Home as Mill Closes in Newberg, Oregon

PORTLAND, OR - Tons of urban wood waste collected in Portland, Oregon are likely to end up in landfills following the suspension of production at a major paper mill customer in Newberg, OR.

By Bill Esler, November 29, 2015 | 7:45 pm CST

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Almanac Market Data

2016 Almanac Market Segments: Flooring

Overall flooring sales grew 6% last year, to $21.83 billion, with the hardwood market accounting for $3.35 billion and laminate flooring $935 million, according to Catalina Research.

November 28, 2015 | 3:00 pm CST

Almanac Market Data

2016 Almanac Market Segments: Contract Furniture

The U.S. office furniture industry is expected to grow 4.0% to $10.2 billion, and to hit $10.4 billion in 2016, according to the latest industry projections from IHS Global Insight/Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assn.

November 28, 2015 | 2:31 pm CST

Almanac Market Data

2016 Almanac Market Segments: Closets

Demand for home organization products in the U.S. is projected to increase 3.5% per year through 2019 to $10.5 billion.

November 28, 2015 | 2:05 pm CST

Almanac Market Data

2016 Almanac Market Segments: Cabinets

Global demand for cabinets is projected to grow 5.5% annually, reaching $64.4 billion in 2018.

November 28, 2015 | 1:08 pm CST

Almanac Market Data

2016 Almanac Market Segments: Architectural and Custom Woodwork

Architectural woodworkers are seeing improved operating margins as the commercial and residential markets continue to strengthen and business improves.

November 28, 2015 | 11:42 am CST

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Twisted Cabinet: a Signature Design Developed on Spindle Sander

Architect and designer Thomas Heatherwick established Heatherwick Studio in 1994. It is recognized globally for its work in architecture, urban infrastructure, sculpture, design and strategic thinking. When he was a student, Heatherwick spent time experimentally shaping wood on a bobbin sander (a spindle sander in the U.S.).

By Bill Esler, November 27, 2015 | 9:10 pm CST

Pricing & Supply

After FSC Reinstates a Forest in Ontario, CEO Says It's His Last Time for FSC

After FSC suspended its Ontario timberland certification in 2014, owner Resolute Forest Products got its Black Spruce/Dog River-Matawin forest reinstated. But CEO Richard Garneau said Resolute will work to maintain its existing FSC forest management certificates where possible, but will not pursue new certifications.

By Bill Esler, November 27, 2015 | 3:41 pm CST

Almanac Market Data

Canada Exports $31 Billion in Forest Products to 180+ Countries

In 2014 Canada exported more than $31 billion in forest products to nearly every nation on the planet. The advanced secondary wood manufacturing sector is a major contributor to the country's economy.

November 25, 2015 | 4:19 pm CST