Woodworking Industry News

Wood

Puerto Rico Hardwoods gets federal subsidy for sustainability project

Puerto Rico Hardwoods Inc. has been chosen as a recipient of a nearly $175,000 Wood Innovation Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service division in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry’s State, Private and Tribal Forestry Programs unit.

Furniture

Healthcare furniture maker acquires adaptive furniture company

Stance Healthcare, a furniture manufacturer for healing environments, has acquired Plural Studios, a maker of adaptive furniture for healing, business, learning, and hospitality. The two companies will begin working together immediately, with the transaction expected to close on or about January 1, 2024.

Cabinets

Elias Woodwork opens new manufacturing facility

Elias Woodwork has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for its assemble-on-site line of cabinets. According to a notice on its website, the AOS Elite Cabinet Manufacturing Facility is located in Winkler, Manitoba, next to the company’s current long-standing facility. “ … This marks a significant milestone in our journey of growth, innovation, and excellence. We believe this new facility will not only create exciting opportunities for us but also contribute significantly to our continued success."