VANCOUVER, BC -- The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing at the University of British Columbia will hold an Open House on Thursday, October 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- A preliminary total of 4,340 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in 2009, down from a final count of 5,214 fatal work injuries in 2008.

PITTSBURGH -- The Hardwood Council has released a reference document entitled, “Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change & U.S. Hardwoods.”

WASHINGTON -- A preliminary total of 4,340 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in 2009, down from a final count of 5,214 fatal work injuries in 2008.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with White Cap Construction Services, today announced a voluntary recall of about 15,000 Brigade sledge hammers.

WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released its annual economic report that focuses on the uncertainty facing manufacturers and examines legislation, laws and regulations that the group said will have a detrimental impact on the economy.

BETHESDA, MD -- The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) announced that Nat Brooks, Global Program Manager for Competitive Intelligence at The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), and Doug Walden, Corporate Sustainability Program Manager at Owens Corning, will speak at its upcoming 2010 Fall Convention & Expo.

NAM report examines impact of anti-labor policies on working men and women.

HIGH POINT, NC -- New residential furniture orders in June increased 9 percent over orders in June 2009, according to the most recent survey of manufacturers and distributors by Smith Leonard, an accounting firm specializing in the furntiure industry.

The wood adhesive and sealant event will feature leaders from the two major companies.