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BIFMA office furniture group revamps certified products website

The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assn. has enhanced its level certified product database to allow purchasers to identify furniture products that meet specific sustainability criteria.

October 19, 2016 | 12:56 pm CDT

Event Coverage

Robotic panel saw to run live at Manufacturing Solutions Seminar Nov. 15-16, 2016

Registration is now open for the Stiles Machinery two-day Manufacturing Solutions Seminar, hosted November 15 and 16 by Stiles Machinery at its High Point, North Carolina technology showroom and finishing lab

By Bill Esler, October 19, 2016 | 11:41 am CDT

Event Coverage

Upholstery frame workshop coming to North Carolina

CONOVER, N.C. – The 2016 Upholstery Frame Workshop will be held Thursday, November 10th, 2016 in the Community Room at Conover Station, 403 Conover Station SE, in Conover, North Carolina. The workshop is being organized by N.C. State University Wood Products Extension, Catawba Valley Community College, and MSC.

By Karl D. Forth, October 19, 2016 | 11:22 am CDT

Pricing & Supply

Weyerhaeuser explores sale of Uruguay mills & timberland

Weyerhaeuser Co. said it is exploring strategic alternatives for its timberlands and manufacturing operations in Uruguay, including a possible sale of the business.

By Karen M. Koenig, October 19, 2016 | 10:05 am CDT

WOOD 100 Honorees

15 ways to market your company: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success

Targeted marketing, creative videos, expanded showrooms and of course, social media, are among the ways the 2016 WOOD 100 companies are spreading the word about their products and services.

By Karen M. Koenig, October 18, 2016 | 11:59 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Iconic 600-year-old oak tree finally dies

After decades of being supported by cables and crutches, a 600-year-old white oak tree, believed to be the oldest of its kind in the world, has died.

By Robert Dalheim, October 18, 2016 | 11:18 am CDT

WOOD 100 Honorees

5 ways to attract more customers: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success

Online marketing as well as community service efforts are among the ways these WOOD 100 companies are keeping their name at the forefront of customers' minds.

By Karen M. Koenig, October 18, 2016 | 11:14 am CDT

WOOD 100 Honorees

Top business strategies of the WOOD 100

Product diversification, networking and acquisitions are just a few of the ways in which these WOOD 100 firms grew their profits. Offering advanced training and empowering employees in the business helps keep a stable, and happy, workforce.

By Karen M. Koenig, October 18, 2016 | 10:51 am CDT

Event Coverage

Independent closet companies share business tips

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The 2016 Closet Summit was held Oct. 13-14 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. Approximately 100 independent closet companies met to network and discuss best practices. Now in its third year, the Closet Summit is exclusive to independent firms: closet franchises are not able to participate. The annual event, hosted by Jeff Klein of Closet & Cabinet Experts located in Savannah, Georgia, is expected to take place in Austin, Texas, in 2017.

By Michaelle Bradford, October 18, 2016 | 10:11 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Woodwork Career Alliance updates skill standards, passport

NELLYSFORD, Va. -- The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America has announced the release of the 2016 Woodwork Manufacturing Skill Standards, the most significant update to the industry-accepted skill standards since they debuted in 2011. Simultaneously, the WCA has released a redesigned Passport, the personal record of a woodworker’s skill standard credential achievements.

By Karl D. Forth, October 18, 2016 | 9:49 am CDT