Woodworking Industry News

Cabinet maker American Woodmark saw sales rise 20 percent

American Woodmark Cabinets Earnings Jump 50 Percent

Cabinetry giant American Woodmark rode the wave of home remodeling improvement with a 19 percent sales increase and almost 50 percent jump in earnings.

By Alex Keown, August 25, 2014 | 10:02 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Customized Cabinet Storage Solutions Displayed at IWF 2014

Hafele America showcased its newest functional hardware during IWF 2014. Its booth featured customized cabinets, closets and kitchens with innovative storage solutions, decorative hardware and LED lighting.

By Michaelle Bradford, August 25, 2014 | 9:32 am CDT

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Office Furniture Installation and Design Firm Relocates

Workspace Solutions, installers and designers of office furniture, will consolidate its two Fort Wayne facilities into one site at 2200 Production Road.

By Alex Keown, August 25, 2014 | 9:27 am CDT

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Rutland Plywood Destroyed by Fire

On August 21st 2014, Rutland Plywood Corp (RPC) suffered a catastrophic fire and lost its entire manufacturing facility. Here is the report from the company's website:

By Bill Esler, August 25, 2014 | 8:53 am CDT

Chinese Hardwood Plywood Antidumping Complaint Has Merit: ITC

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Hardwood Plywood Group Seeks Revisit to Court Ruling

The Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood is contesting a U.S. ruling on antidumping and countervailing of hardwood plywood from China.

By Alex Keown, August 22, 2014 | 10:18 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

WWF: EU Regulations Failing to Halt Illegal Timber Trade

Despite a new law governing the timber trade in the European Union, a survey conducted by the World Wildlife Fund shows many countries are failing to halt the entry of illegal wood into EU markets.

By Alex Keown, August 22, 2014 | 9:25 am CDT

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Biesse Announces Plans to Expand in North America

During a celebration commemorating Biesse's 45th year in the wood manufacturing industry, Biesse announced plans to expand its Charlotte, NC facility with 22,800 square feet of showroom space

By Matt Schumake, August 22, 2014 | 8:57 am CDT