Applications are being accepted until July 12 to lease the Princeton, WV, rough mill facility and wood shop owned by the U.S. Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC).
The Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation provided a $20,000 grant to help WoodLINKS USA in developing programs and educating students about careers in the wood manufacturing industry.
Residential furniture orders grew 2% in March compared to the same period a year ago, slowing down from the double-digit growth it exhibited in the first two months of the year, according to Smith Leonard, an accounting firm specializing in the furniture industry.
The Refinishing Touch, a business dedicated to furniture refinishing, re-upholstering and armoire modification for private and public organizations, has opened a new division in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Kimball Office plans to introduce a new version of its Itsa task chair capable of supporting up to 300 pounds at its downtown Chicago showroom during NeoCon, June 11.
Improving wood finishing techniques for simulating antique colors and finishes is the goal of a contest by Luckywind Handicrafts. The Guangzhou, China furniture maker specializes in antique-stye projects often using reclaimed wood.
Herman Miller Inc. will close the Nemschoff healthcare chairs plant that it acquired in a deal finalized in January 2011 and move production to Sheboygan, WI.