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Hurd Windows Hires 24 at Wisconsin Plant; More Expansion Planned

Hurd Windows and Doors is following through with expansion plans at its Merrill, WI,window plant, adding 24 jobs and laying plans to hire 100 more by early next year.

By Rich Christianson, July 4, 2012 | 9:45 am CDT

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SkillsUSA Champs Offer Glimpse Into Woodworking Industry's Future

More than 5,600 career and technical education students joined in the excitement of hands-on competition in 94 different trade, technical, and leadership fields in Kansas City, MO.

By admin, July 3, 2012 | 2:45 pm CDT

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Future Technologists Are Woodworking Industry Prospects

Contest evaluates teams for employment in integrated manufacturing technology fields of computer aided drafting/design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer numerical controlled machining (CNC).

By admin, July 3, 2012 | 2:05 pm CDT

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Aspiring Architects Are Student Champs

Contestants used their drafting skills to solve an architectural problem that included a written test, a hand sketch, a computer-generated problem and a problem that could be solved using either board drafting or CAD.

By admin, July 3, 2012 | 1:44 pm CDT

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Home Depot and Lowe's Oppose California Table Saw Safety Rule

Home Depot, Lowe's and Sears have joined with portable power tool makers, the California Chamber of Commerce and other state business groups to fight against passage of California's table saw safety rule.

By Rich Christianson, July 3, 2012 | 10:54 am CDT

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Omnova Solutions Reports Strong Laminate Gains in Q2

Omnova Solutions Inc. said sales of its decorative laminate products increased more than 10% in the second quarter, compared to the same time frame last year.

By Rich Christianson, July 3, 2012 | 10:15 am CDT

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Samuel Lawrence Furniture Recalls Nearly 20,000 Wood Sleigh Beds

Samuel Lawrence Furniture of High Point, NC, issued a voluntary recalls of about 19,650 wood sleigh beds due to fall hazards, including 1,250 sold in Canada.

By Rich Christianson, July 3, 2012 | 8:28 am CDT

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High Point Market Dates Influence Furniture Order Decline

New orders of residential furniture declined 13% in April compared to the same period a year ago, likely influenced by later dates for the Spring High Point Furniture Market, according to Smith Leonard consultants.

By Rich Christianson, July 2, 2012 | 11:13 am CDT

Debate Rages Over Wood Codes for Canadian High-Rise Buildings

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Wood Building Will Be World's Tallest

The world's tallest wooden structure, a 16-story multi-use structure built of natural materials using innovative wood design, is slated to be built in Kirkenes, Norway, on the border with Russia. See a slide show of the building.

By Bill Esler, July 1, 2012 | 4:06 pm CDT

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Home Builder Confidence at 5-Year High

Single-family home builder confidence gained one poiint in June, registering its highest level since May 2007, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

By Rich Christianson, July 1, 2012 | 2:03 pm CDT