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Sneak Peek at Woodworking Innovations: LIGNA 2015 Preview

A worldwide contingent of journalists were given a preview of some of the woodworking innovations and new technology on display at Ligna 2015.

By Karen M. Koenig, January 30, 2015 | 7:18 am CST

Project Gallery

ClawHammer Co. Reclaims Barn Beams Into BeamBox Speakers

Making Bluetooth speakers out of reclaimed wood beams from Virginia farmsteads, ClawHammer Co. launched the BeamBox. Its crowdfunding campaign at Kickstarter earned it $15,786, nearly double its $8,000 goal.

By Bill Esler, January 29, 2015 | 11:40 pm CST

Press Releases

Leggett & Platt Announces Record Full-Year Adjusted EPS

Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt (LEG) announced record full-year adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.78 for 2014, a 19% improvement over 2013 adjusted EPS of $1.50.

By admin, January 29, 2015 | 10:01 pm CST

Press Releases

Milwaukee's 12V Circular Saw Offers Power and Added Run Time

Milwaukee Tool expands its M12 FUEL offering with the introduction of the industry’s most powerful 12V Circular Saw, powered by a REDLITHIUM XC 4.0 Battery Pack.

By admin, January 29, 2015 | 5:25 pm CST

Press Releases

WoodWorks Announces 2015 Wood Design Award Winners

Celebrating excellence in non-residential and multi-family wood design

By admin, January 29, 2015 | 4:52 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Live Oak Bank Building Tops WoodWorks' 2015 Wood Design Awards

The Live Oak Bank headquarters in Wilmington, NC, took the Jury's Choice prize in WoodWorks' 2015 Wood Design Awards

By Michaelle Bradford, January 29, 2015 | 4:27 pm CST

Press Releases

Harvard Research Center Releases New Remodeling Industry Report

The U.S. home improvement industry has fared much better than the broader housing market in the aftermath of the recession, according to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

By admin, January 29, 2015 | 4:22 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

2015 Remodeling Spending Heads To Record Levels, says Harvard

Remodeling spending is expected to reach record levels this year with Baby Boomers and Millennials driving the bulk of the spending, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS).

By Michaelle Bradford, January 29, 2015 | 2:20 pm CST

Almanac Market Data

Office Furniture Report Questions Life Cycle Analysis Comparisons

The study evaluates how different datasets used by LCA software packages may produce varying results, and therefore should not be used to compare products.

By Wade Vonasek, January 29, 2015 | 2:07 pm CST

Management

New BIFMA Standard for Office Furniture Fits Fatter Americans

As American waistlines and backsides are growing thicker, BIFMA, the trade association for office furniture manufacturers, has developed a new standard for a "General Purpose Large Office Chair" that can support occupants weighing up to 400 pounds.

By Alex Keown, January 29, 2015 | 1:31 pm CST