Rodney Robinson Named President of Living Color Aquariums
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Woodworking Industry News
Eastman Chemical to Acquire Taminco for $2.8 Billion
Eastman Chemical Co. announced it will acquire Taminco Corp., a global specialty chemical firm for $2.8 billion.The transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
September 15, 2014 | 1:10 pm CDT
Newport Home Furnishings Expands Upholstered Furniture Plant
An increase in sales has upholstered furniture manufacturer Newport Home Furnishings LLC expanding its operations in New Albany, MS. The $270,000 project investment will result in 45 new jobs at the residential furniture company.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
September 15, 2014 | 12:47 pm CDT
Wood Component Factories Reveal Production Keys on WCMA Tours
Visits to Heister House Millworks, Conestoga Wood Specialties, and millwork firm Tilo Industries kicked off the plant tours at the 2014 Wood Component Manufacturers' Association Fall Conference. Here's what they saw.
By
Bill Esler,
September 14, 2014 | 11:46 pm CDT
How to Make Cabinetry for Most Expensive House? Just Add Gold.
Le Palais Royal is now for sale for $139 million. What style of kitchen cabinets does it have? Let's just say there is a lot of gold on them.
By
Bill Esler,
September 14, 2014 | 11:08 pm CDT
Southern Architectural Woodworking will be auctioned Oct. 1, 2014
Southern Architectural Woodworking will be auctioned Oct. 1, 2014. It once employed 70, billing $8 million to customers companies like Bank of America, Delotte, and Wachovia.A KOMO CNC, Homag, Holzma and Wenig machines are offered.
By
Bill Esler,
September 12, 2014 | 11:03 pm CDT
Rebranding, Dealer Kits Top Woodworking Marketing Tips: WOOD 100
Toolkits for dealers, rebranding and easy-to-use product manuals are just some of the marketing methods used by wood products manufacturers.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
September 12, 2014 | 12:35 pm CDT
Trending: Steam Cleaning Ash Borers Out of Logs
Researchers at Virginia Tech discovered a method for treating infested logs that could eliminate the threat of transporting emerald ash borers and long horned beetles.
By
Bill Esler,
September 11, 2014 | 10:17 pm CDT
PJ Lumber Cited by OSHA for Fall and Amputation Hazards
Workers at PJ Lumber Co. were exposed to falls, amputations and other hazards. The finished lumber products manufacturer was been cited for 13 serious safety and health violations and a $50,000 fine proposed.
Biomass Firm Enviva Invests $214 Million in Two NC Pellet Plants
Biomass producer Enviva LP said it will invest $214.2 million into two new pellet manufacturing plants in North Carolina, creating 160 jobs by 2017.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
September 11, 2014 | 5:02 pm CDT
