Judges set for 2018 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge design competition
First-time entrants in veneer design competition eligible for special award.
By
Karl D. Forth,
February 6, 2018 | 9:35 am CST
Woodworking Industry News
Herman Miller CEO Brian Walker to retire
ZEELAND. Mich. - Herman Miller CEO Brian Walker has announced he will retire from the global contract furniture giant by Aug. 31.
“After a terrific 29-year career at Herman Miller, including 14 years as president and CEO, now is the right time to transition the company to its next generation of leadership,” Walker said
By
Karen M. Koenig,
February 6, 2018 | 9:19 am CST
ATI light-emitting laminates offer new features
Customers can choose from single- or double-sided designs, standard or RBG LED Light changing systems
By
Karl D. Forth,
February 5, 2018 | 5:12 pm CST
Spain’s Tableros Hispanos orders particleboard plant upgrade from Dieffenbacher
In June 2014, Tableros Hispanos resumed particleboard production at the multi-opening plant in Nadela.
By
Karl D. Forth,
February 5, 2018 | 9:45 am CST
Idaho woodworker creates wooden footballs for Super Bowl LII
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - One lucky Boise, Idaho woodworker - Ben Tyson - had his work featured this past week at the 2018 Super Bowl Experience in the Minneapolis Convention Center. Super Bowl LII, hosted the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eaglesat the nearby US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
February 4, 2018 | 8:02 am CST
84 Lumber opens new store in Big Pine Key, Florida
84 Lumber has opened a new location in Florida in response to a growing need for lumber and building materials after the devastating effects of last year's Hurricane Irma.
By
Angel Kipfer,
February 3, 2018 | 1:05 pm CST
Touchstone Cabinetry no longer closing; 67 employees keep their jobs
Less than three days after Touchstone Fine Cabinetry told its staff the company was closing and they would lose their jobs, Touchstone was purchased, announcing it would retain all of its 67 employees.
By
Robert Dalheim,
February 2, 2018 | 12:14 pm CST
FDMC 300 wood industry leaders report 5 percent sales gains in latest report
The group of 300 largest cabinet, millwork, furniture and fixture manufacturers marks six straight years of sales expansion.
By
Karl D. Forth,
February 2, 2018 | 11:45 am CST
Ply Gem, Atrium Windows sold to private equity firm in multi-billion dollar sale
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has agreed to purchase both Ply Gem Holdings Inc. and Atrium Windows & Doors in deals totaling more than $2 billion. The two building products businesses will be merged into a single company, under the Ply Gem name.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
February 2, 2018 | 10:37 am CST
Pallet manufacturer cited for 11 OSHA violations
NEW LENOX, Ill. – Prime Woodcraft faces $91,832 in possible fines for machine safety violations after an employee was injured at the pallet manufacturer's New Lenox, Illinois, location.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
February 2, 2018 | 8:30 am CST
