In Musicwood, Bob Taylor (Taylor Guitars), Chris Martin (Martin Guitars), and Dave Berryman of Gibson Guitars drop competitive differences and negotiate with Native Americans to save centuries old Sitka Spruce.

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) announced today that registration for the 58th annual World of Wood Convention is open. The 2014 Convention will take place March 5 – 7th in St. Petersburg, Florida.

In a few short weeks, approximately 30,000 people from all over the world will descend upon the historic city of Philadelphia for the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, which features three days of extensive educational programming, workshops and showcases of the latest green products and services.

Wood products led exports in growth in October, and furniture manufacturing increased in sales and hiring as overall manufacturing expanded for the fifth consecutive month, say purchasing managers.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the fifth consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 53rd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business

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