The U.S. Forest Service has finalized a policy that it says will provide nationally consistent training, evaluation and certification requirements for the use of chain saws and crosscut saws on National Forest System lands.
Frank Miller Lumber, a manufacturer of quartersawn and plainsawn hardwoods, has acquired USA Woods International Inc., a Memphis-based wholesale American hardwood lumber exporter.
Advanced Cabinet Systems is launching a design specification for plastic laminate casework for schools and hospitals in the U.S. The specification will be included in Arcom's design catalog system.
The curtailment of administrative restrictions by developed countries and the higher quality of Indonesian plywood against its Chinese counterpart, are contributing to a rise in Indonesian plywood exports.
Office furniture giant Herman Miller has sued British Columbia-based Gold Leaf Holding Ltd. for producing and selling knock-offs of its Eames furniture collection. The Eames collection is an iconic industry design.
A new training center, the Peyton-Widefield Vocational Education Center, will be the home of a National Manufacturing Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Opening in Fall 2017, education will embrace several manufacturing sectors, including woodworking.
Prestige Interiors launched by aircraft company to build out luxury interiors for aircraft, yachts, and recreational vehicles. A new, state-of-the-art facility opens in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Construction of a studio that promotes innovative wood product design and building methods will soon begin at Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture thanks to a $10,000 grant and matching money.