When woodworkers take on pumpkin carving, the unexpected happens.

LOS ANGELES — The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools program has named 18 winners of its $1 million Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, including three grand prize winners from Colorado, Ohio and Virginia.

Mirmil Products Limited, a Canadian-based millwork company has expanded into new facilities, invested in new technology and recruited more than 30 new skilled workers to meet a growing demand for its products and services.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- Luke Elias, president and CEO of Muskoka Cabinet Co., will present the opening keynote at the Wood Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo, rescheduled to Feb. 24-26, 2022, at the International Centre.

The contract furniture manufacturer was cited for five violations and faces $249,657 in fines.

SYRACUSE, Ind. -- Polywood, manufacturer of outdoor furniture made from Polywood lumber, is expanding into new markets with the launch of its PW Designer Series. The PW Designer Series aims to expand the heritage brand's profile beyond its flagship Adirondack chair product.

Washington D.C. – Grants worth approximately $13 million are available to support market innovation in wood products and wood energy. The Oct. 19 announcement from Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh came during a “Leaders for the Built Environment” virtual event and kicks off National Forest Products Week as proclaimed by President Biden. 

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) named three new vice presidents, including Thomas Carlson who was named vice president of operations.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Woodworking machinery distributor Stiles Machinery is hosting an in-person technology and networking event. This year’s Manufacturing Solutions Seminar, the first in-person event since 2019, will be held Nov. 9-11 at Stiles’ High Point, North Carolina, showroom. The event will feature a series of presentations and demonstrations from a variety of industry experts.