Woodworking Industry News

Student Scholars Named by Powermatic-Furniture Society

Five students of furniture design will receive 2012 Furniture Society-Powermatic Student Workshop Scholarships.

By Bill Esler, March 20, 2012 | 12:25 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Universal Forest Products Adds Tool Tracking System

UFP Granger, LLC, an Indiana lumber and millwork firm, has implemented Intooligence software system to track its moulder template library, machine setups, and the complete life-cycle of its tooling.

By Bill Esler, March 20, 2012 | 11:57 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Cabinetry Firm Buys California Closets Franchises

Lami Wood Products, manufacturer of custom cabinets and parent company of Signature Kitchen and Bath, will open two St. Louis California Closets showrooms, featuring home organization and storage products.

By Michaelle Bradford, March 20, 2012 | 11:27 am CDT

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MasterBrand Cabinets Site Aims at Consumers

MasterBrand Cabinets' says new website targets the 60 percent of consumers who start cabinetry searches online. It links to dealers for its Aristokraft, Decorá, Diamond, Dynasty, Homecrest, Kemper, Kitchen Craft, Omega and Schrock lines.

By Bill Esler, March 19, 2012 | 11:15 am CDT

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Home Builder Confidence Holds at Highest 5-Year Level

Home builder confidence for March remains unchanged following five consecutive months of growth, holding at its highest level since 2007.

By Michaelle Bradford, March 19, 2012 | 10:07 am CDT

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Armstrong Weighs $500 Million Dividend

Armstrong World Industries (NYSE: AWI) board is considering a half billion dollar special cash dividend for shareholders payable May 1.

By Bill Esler, March 18, 2012 | 2:02 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Construction Lumber Firm Adds $125 MM Credit Line To Grow

BMC increases credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance to $125 million for 'growth opportunities.' A video of a construction client says he gets his millwork, windows, framing and lumber from BMC.

By Bill Esler, March 18, 2012 | 12:58 pm CDT

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LEED 2012 Proposal Fails Lumber Industry, Says FSC

The third draft of LEED 2012, open for comment, falls short by not encouraging more use of lumber and other wood products, says Corey Brinkema, president of FSC-US

By Bill Esler, March 18, 2012 | 10:56 am CDT

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What Price Will Be Paid for GreatPriceFurniture?

WILMINGTON, NC - GreatPricedFurniture.com Inc., which billed itself as "North Carolina's Largest On-Line Furniture Dealer," goes on the auction block Tuesday, March 21.

By Rich Christianson, March 16, 2012 | 10:50 pm CDT

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Armstrong's Eco Cabinets Showcased in LivingHomes Prefab

Armstrong Cabinets' eco-friendly cabinet line, Origins, is featured in LivingHomes' new C6 prefab home, designed through a partnership with Make It Right, a nonprofit co-founded by actor Brad Pitt and architect William McDonough.

By Michaelle Bradford, March 16, 2012 | 3:19 pm CDT