Michael Schuls, a 16-year-old, died July 1 from his injuries in an accident at Florence Hardwoods in Florence, Wisconsin, on June 29. In death, however, Schuls lives on through donated organs.

As a U.S. based manufacturer, Oneida Air Systems says it places great significance on the long tradition of American craftsmanship that has made the country great. "As a company we try to uphold these principles and apply them to our products every day - That's why we created the Future Craftsman Scholarship program," the company said. 

NORTH VENICE, Fla. — PGT Innovations, a manufacturer of premium window, door, and garage door industry, has received the Workforce Development and Innovation Award for the second time from The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce during this year’s 33rd annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards.  This is the company’s second time winning the award. The manufacturing leader first received the accolade in 2020 during the 30th annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards.

David Pogue, an Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, will headline the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame’s 2023 Induction Celebration.

Researchers at North Carolina State University used a CRISPR gene-editing system to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, the major barrier to sustainable production of wood fibers, while improving their wood properties.

A new paper in Nature by World Resources Institute researchers published online on July 5 finds that the world’s yearly wood harvests are likely to emit 3.5 to 4.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, more than 10% of recent global annual emissions of carbon dioxide.

In May, DHA partnered with GreenCE, an online platform that provides education on sustainable design, to deliver a course that highlights the beauty, sustainability, and climate benefits of decorative hardwoods. By the end of June, more than 500 architects and designers had already completed the course, which qualifies for continuing education credit at the American Institute of Architects, American Institute of Building Design, and Green Building Certification.

Membership includes access to online training videos and instructional guides.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 68, edging down two points compared to the previous quarter.

MANHEIM, Pa. – CCF Industries will present its extensive custom drawer box capabilities – dovetailed or doweled - at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.