FDMC May 2019

USA Millwork unites four regional companies to create a nationwide powerhouse: Cabinets by Design, IBS Millwork, Freelance Millwork and O'Keefe Millwork.

This annual program pays tribute to young entrepreneurs, innovators and motivators.

Arauco's 820,000-square-foot facility houses North America’s largest-capacity, single-line particleboard press, two thermally fused laminate (TFL) lines and a large warehouse. It is the first new U.S. greenfield composite mill in about 20 years.

Second annual benchmark study includes information on top markets and product sales, plus business trends.

Advocacy, networking and industry promotions are just some of the ways the Wood Component Manufacturers Association helps North American producers grow their business.

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association helps members keep pace with the fast-changing wood component industry.

On tap for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association are plant tours, conferences plus more networking opportunities.

Q. When lumber comes out of the kiln at 6 percent MC, shell and core, and is then put into an open shed, still stickered, protected from rain and sun, how much moisture change will occur in a week? How much if we un-sticker it first? How much if we wrap in plastic?

Q. What makes a 2 x 2 inch square (about 24 inches long) that initially has the sides at perfect 90 degrees so it has a square profile become slightly diamond shaped with the sides no longer at 90 degrees to each other?

Q. We are confused about the best and most accurate way to measure the MC of dry lumber that we purchase and that we also dry ourselves. Can you help?

Former ugly duckling pieces now sought after by woodworkers.

Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth are once again the sales leaders.