Wilsonart to acquire surface maker KML
The acquisition supports the continued growth of Wilsonart’s Coordinated Surfaces program.
By
Karl D. Forth,
September 8, 2017 | 11:10 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News
Emerson to sell ClosetMaid business to Griffon Corp.
Currently part of Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions business, ClosetMaid is based in Ocala, Florida.
By
Karl D. Forth,
September 7, 2017 | 4:55 pm CDT
Ameriwood recalls 1.6 million chests after tip-over injury
Ameriwood Home, a manufacturer of casegoods and residential furniture, is recalling 1.6 million of its Mainstay four-drawer chests after one of the chests fell onto a four-year-old.
By
Robert Dalheim,
September 7, 2017 | 11:44 am CDT
Emerald Ash Borer spreads, quarantines intensify
The invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has spread in Wisconsin and entered South Carolina, prompting officials to enact more serious quarantine protocols.
By
Robert Dalheim,
September 6, 2017 | 12:03 pm CDT
Amazon online furniture sales reported up by 50 percent
Furniture is one the fastest-growing retail categories on Amazon, according to One Click Retail.
By
Karl D. Forth,
September 6, 2017 | 10:35 am CDT
Northwest Hardwoods moves into new, wood-forward headquarters
In June 2017, Northwest Hardwoods (NWH) moved its company headquarters, home to about 60 employees, four blocks to a new office space in Tacoma, WA.
DVUV announces new general manager
DVUV has announced the promotion of David Palange to general manager where Palange will oversee all aspects of the business’s operating activities including marketing, sales, manufacturing, and staffing.
By
Angel Kipfer,
September 6, 2017 | 7:47 am CDT
SCM to offer parts and service help for shops affected by Hurricane Harvey
SCM will offer spare parts and service needed at their cost.
By
Karl D. Forth,
September 5, 2017 | 4:25 pm CDT
Lazy Lee rotating closet and cabinet maker chose Lockdowel for assembly
Lazy Lee, maker of rotating closets, chose Lockdowel for cabinet assembly.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
September 5, 2017 | 1:09 pm CDT
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.
By
Robert Dalheim,
September 5, 2017 | 11:59 am CDT
