Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

Mereen-Johnson expands after doubling sales, workforce

WEBSTER, S.D. - Mereen-Johnson, manufacturers of heavy-duty industrial woodworking machinery, held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility. The ceremony was attended by South Dakota's U.S. Representative Kristi Noem. 
 
"This expansion, which grows our manufacturing facility by 20 percent, will allow us to meet the increasing demand for our machines across the country and around the world," said Paul Wilmes, Mereen-Johnson CEO.

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Milwaukee Tool's subsidiary, Empire Level, is celebrated for its commitment to growth

Empire Level (Empire), a division of Milwaukee Tool, celebrated its commitment to manufacturing growth in Wisconsin with the state governor and local officials. Through partnerships with Milwaukee Tool, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Milwaukee 7, and local governments, Empire has driven growth and job creation within the state.

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Master WoodCraft expands cabinet production

MARSHALL, Texas - Master WoodCraft Cabinetry is finishing up a $2 million expansion that the cabinet manufacturer said will increase capacity by 15 percent and add 35 jobs. "Business is very good. We're doing this to meet our customers' needs," COO Mark Trexler told local media. The expansion will add a third production line at the company's main facility in Marshall, Texas. Also planned is an additional parts department and shipping area.

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Residential furniture orders up 6% in June: Furniture Insights

HIGH POINT, N.C. - Residential furniture orders rose 6% in June compared to the year prior, following an 8% increase in May, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors from Smith Leonard. New orders were up for approximately 60% of the surveyed participants. Year-to-date, new orders increased 6% over last year, with shipments up 5% for the year-over-year.