The company noted that a 13 percent increase in housing revenue and its first quarter acquisition of Sportech helped more than offset a 21 percent decline in marine revenue.

1847 Holdings LLC, the holding company that owns cabinet and millwork companies as well as companies in other markets, has closed a fully marketed public offering of securities for gross proceeds of $11.1 million, prior to deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company.

Each of the scholarship recipients plans to attend college programs that would prepare them for careers in the architectural woodworking industry.

The wooden spade, almost 3,000 years old, was discovered during archaeological excavations by Wessex Archaeology.

According to a state-by-state analysis of U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Associated Builders and Contractors, the national September 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.7%, down 0.1% from a year ago.

New orders for residential furniture continue their year-over-year decline, dropping 7% in August compared to the year prior. However, they're up double digits compared to July figures.

The company attributed the sales decline to a 3 percent decrease in organic unit sales and a 7 percent decrease in selling prices.

The threat of fire continues to grow and evolve in the woodworking industry. Just this past year, my employer, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), has seen significant increases in fire claims, most notably caused by dust explosions.

The program will provide foundational training in Lean principles, specifically designed for the wood manufacturing industry.

The Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association reported more than 400 woodworking professionals from 300 companies attended the fifth annual Wood Technology Days.