Kaeser Expands in Germany and US
The international headquarters of Kaeser Compressors Inc., Kaeser Kompressoren SE, has broken ground on an expansion at its main location in Coburg, Germany.
Woodworking Industry News
Leggett & Platt May Sell Store Fixtures Business
Leggett & Platt said it may divest its store fixtures operations as the business unit continues its financial struggles. An investment banker has been retained to explore strategic alternatives.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
July 15, 2014 | 2:23 pm CDT
Centuries-Old Sinker Redwood Used in Custom Taylor Guitars
Sinker redwood was used to create custom guitars designed by Pittsburgh, PA-based Pianos N" Stuff and crafted by Taylor Guitars.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
July 15, 2014 | 12:49 pm CDT
Job of the Day: Custom Cabinetmaker - Moti Furniture, New Jersey
Moti Furniture is seeking a seasoned, professional cabinet maker to assist in designing, building and installing custom cabinets for both residential and commercial clients.
Record-Setting May U.S. Hardwood Exports, Red Oak Prices Soften
U.S. hardwood export volumes and values spiked up to 18% and 33% respectively in first five months of 2014. However, prices slowed in June with red oak availability and price softening a contributing factor.
By
Andy Johnson,
July 15, 2014 | 9:57 am CDT
Hard Rocker Unveils Hardwood Flooring Line: Kravitz & BR-111
Lenny Kravitz is collaborating with flooring manufacturer BR-111 to release a new line of wide-plank, European, oak hardwood flooring with rich tones ranging from golden brown to slate gray and black
Closet Company Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Space Age Closets, located in Toronto, Canada, celebrates its 30th anniversary.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
July 15, 2014 | 9:17 am CDT
Roombots Mini Motorized Robots Put Furniture in Motion
Scientists at the Biorobotics Laboratory (BIOROB) in Switzerland are giving a whole new meaning to the concept of furniture on the go with their Roombots.
By
Rich Christianson,
July 14, 2014 | 1:54 pm CDT
Unilin Revamps Chipboard Mills for $55 Million
Unilin said it will invest more than $55 million (€40 million) to upgrade two chipboard facilities in Belgium.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
July 14, 2014 | 11:36 am CDT
Woodcraft is Top Festool Dealer in U.S.
Woodcraft now has the largest number of full-line Festool dealer locations in the nation. In addition to the selection of tools and accessories available at 71 retail locations, Woodcraft’s warehouse now stocks over 1,000 Festool tools and accessories
By
Bill Esler,
July 14, 2014 | 11:20 am CDT
