Woodworking Industry News

Laid-off Ashley Furniture employees get federal help after news of Vietnam outsourcing

Congressional representatives believe a significant portion of production at the soon-to-close Colton, CA facility is being outsourced to Vietnam- contributing to Ashley's decision to close the plant, and laying off 840 workers. That has allowed the employees to get federal help.

By Robert Dalheim, September 28, 2016 | 11:00 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Lumber Liquidators donates flooring to New Hampshire Community Center

Lumber Liquidator's philanthropic arm donated flooring to the Manchester (NH) Police Athletic League community center.

By Bill Esler, September 28, 2016 | 10:56 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Museum display specialist Taylor Studios now offers casework, cabinetry

Taylor Studios Inc., whose museum display clientele includes historical sites such as New York's USS Midway Museum, says it has begun offering professional casework and cabinetry services in its local market.

By Bill Esler, September 28, 2016 | 10:32 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Purdue U. digitizes 19th century Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s ledger

The original Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association ledger from 1899 through 1934 has been digitized by Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections is available online.

By Dan Cassens, September 26, 2016 | 5:07 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Custom lectern raises Hillary Clinton's stature at presidential debate

The substantial height difference between the two leading candidates for U.S. presidency has prompted the Commission on Presidential Debates to address it for tonight's debate.

By Robert Dalheim, September 26, 2016 | 3:26 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Museum grade machinery auctioned as Georgia Chair closes after 102 years

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - A school furniture manufacturer whose market for school library furniture, desks and chairs has dwindled, goes up for auction this week. Machinery on sale reflects a somewhat static approach to maintaining production operations, with few computers in sight, and vintage names plates that are almost period art.

By Bill Esler, September 25, 2016 | 4:45 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Steelcase revenue falls 7 percent to $758 million

Impacted by sputtering business in the energy sector, Steelcase Inc. reported sales of $758 million during the second quarter, a 7 percent drop. Net income was $38.2 million. The contract furniture company is opening a design center in Germany.

By Bill Esler, September 25, 2016 | 3:33 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Herman Miller furniture sales rise 6 percent to $598 million

Herman Miller reported a sales increase of $598.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, aided by its acquisition of Design Within Reach, representing a venture into consumer retail sales. Commodity prices have been increasing, reports CEO Brian Walker.

By Bill Esler, September 25, 2016 | 12:21 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Combustible dust cited by OSHA in Wayne Lumber repeat violations

Wayne Lumber and Mulch Inc. faces $214,633 in fines for not correcting worker safety violations cited by the OSHA two yeas ago. The occupational safety agency listed lockout-tagout practices, and not exhausting combustible sawdust and shavings among the repeat violations.

By Bill Esler, September 25, 2016 | 11:12 am CDT

Pricing & Supply

Proposed estate tax regulations could affect family-owned woodworking businesses

Proposed changes to federal estate tax regulations could have a significant, negative impact on small and medium businesses, including hardwood lumber businesses, according to the Hardwood Federation.

By Robert Dalheim, September 23, 2016 | 2:45 pm CDT