Researchers have found two wooden tools crafted and used by humans at a site some 430,000 years ago. One tool is made of alder wood and the other of willow or poplar. The objects represent the oldest hand-held wooden tools ever found, pushing back evidence of this type of tool use by at least 40,000 years.

Hardwood industry leaders issued statements touting the benefits of real wood products over highly processed, wood-look alternatives. The statements come in response to the recent train derailment and chemical spill that took place in East Palestine, Ohio. The unfortunate incident raised questions about the effects of chemicals—and the products made from them—in relation to our health and environment.

CONCORD, N.H. – Rugby Architectural Building Products, a leading full-line wholesale distributor of decorative and functional building products for residential and commercial applications, recently launched its new website. T

EL CAJON, Calif. – Fast Company named Taylor Guitars the 9th Most Innovative Manufacturing company in the world largely based on the guitar maker’s initiatives to incorporate sustainable materials into its products. That includes using locally salvaged urban ash.

LEESBURG, VA – REHAU announced that Xavier LeBlanc has joined the company as vice president of window solutions for the Americas region, reporting directly to the CEO of REHAU Americas, Dr. Thomas Troeger. LeBlanc will lead the business division and drive the growth of the company’s window, door and hardware product lines.

 CCI Canada is currently working with the staff of the International Centre in Mississauga to find workable alternative dates in early 2022.

The Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association (CWMDA) introduced a new logo for the association and for ts event, Woodworking Technology Days (WTD).  According to association director Marc Proulx, "a refresh was more than welcome for the 35-year-old association logo. The new WTD logo reflects the recent decision by the CWMDA not only to make the event a yearly one but develop it into a major and professional event serving the Canadian industry, focusing on the more specialized production machinery."

California-based CNC manufacturer expands visibility with showroom in high-end Pennsylvania cabinet shop.