U.S. hardwood Aug. lumber exports were down from the record levels set in June, due in part to Asian buyers holding out for lower prices on red oak, in particular.
Composite Panel Association President Tom Julia has resigned his position with the group effective immediately. Julia had been with the CPA for more than 20 years.
Western Dovetail, Inc., hit August 24 by the Napa County earthquake, must relocate. Operating from temporary quarters at customer Dimensions Unlimited, owners Josh and Max Hunter lay out plans and seek earthquake relief online.
AmeriCase, a subsidiary of American Millwork & Cabinetry, announced the purchase and installation of a panel storage and retreival system from Schelling in its 60,000-square-foot plant.
The man accused of killing two sawmill workers and injuring two others could get severance pay from Western Forest Products under a previous labor dispute settlement.
American Woodmark Corp. (NASDAQ: AMWD) will spend $30 million to expand its South Branch manufacturing facility in Moorefield, WV, increasing the facility by 100,000 square feet and adding 80 new jobs.