MILWAUKEE -- Bliffert Lumber & Hardware acquired Fillinger Millwork, a single-location millwork manufacturer of hardwood molding and custom millwork products in Milwaukee. The transaction closed on Nov. 30. Details of the deal were not released.  A month earlier, Bliffert acquired Milwaukee Cabinetry, a deal that closed on Oct. 31.

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The plant, a joint venture between Accsys Technologies and Eastman, is progressing and on schedule to begin production in 2024.

Editor’s note: The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America issued a record 681 Sawblade Certificates to students enrolled in WCA EDUcation™ member programs during the first six months of 2022. To earn their Sawblade Certificate, students are evaluated on everything from reading a tape measure and basic layout through safely setting up and operating a table saw with successful results based on the WCA Skill Standards.

Addition strengthens firm’s regional footprint in central North Carolina.

According to the KCMA's monthly Trend of Business Survey, participating cabinet manufacturers reported an increase in overall cabinet sales of 14.6% for October 2022 compared to the same month in 2021.

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Roseburg Forest Products has agreed in principle with four law firms representing the majority of claims to settle the families’ property losses, personal injuries, and wrongful death claims arising from the Sept. 2 Mill Fire.

To keep up with a record backlog of orders, the ownership team said it is trying to recruit outside talent to help manage the growing company.

Adwood Corp., a supplier of machinery, equipment, and supplies for the U.S. woodworking industry,  has launched a new e-commerce store selling edgebanding, veneers, supplies, and Jowat and Riepe consumables. The High Point, N.C.-based company will feature the shop on its website, located at www.Adwood.com/shop/.