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Furniture

Furniture Safety Week Spotlight: Unstable fabric dresser recalled

Consumers seeking low-cost storage solutions began finding a new option online in the fall of 2023: a product marketed as a “fabric dresser.” More than 60,000 of the lightweight units with fabric drawers have now been recalled for failing to meet requirements set forth in the STURDY Act* – a federal regulation implemented in September 2023 that sets a stability standard for furniture that consumers use to store clothing.

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New directors expand ChemQuest roster

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has added three new directors: Bernardo Montes, Ph.D.; Steven (Steve) Roth, Ph.D.; and Richard (Rich) Karpowicz, Ph.D.

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Finnish researchers uncover gold-forming tree microbes

A new study has uncovered a connection between bacteria living in Norway spruce needles and gold nanoparticles. This discovery, made by the research team at the University of Oulu, Finland, could pave the way for environmentally friendly gold exploration methods, while examining similar processes in mosses may also help remove metals from mining-impacted waters.

Design

Slideshow: Montreal City Hall renovation

The historic Montreal City Hall, an architectural gem since its completion in 1878, has undergone a meticulous restoration that is both a tribute to its original design and a leap forward in modern, green building practices.

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Woodgrain expands its Georgia distribution HQ

Woodgrain, a leading manufacturer and distributor of millwork and building materials, has completed the expansion of its Distribution Headquarters with the addition of a second building. Located adjacent to the company’s existing facility in metro Atlanta, the company said the new building significantly enhances Woodgrain’s capacity and growth capabilities.