Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

Man killed in workplace accident

SALINA, Kan. -- The Salina County Sheriff’s Office said a man died in an on-the-job accident at a woodworking plant last week. Local news station KWCH said the sheriff’s office reported that around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, emergency crews responded to Crestwood Inc. A worker at the cabinetry business was trapped under a 1,800-pound load of wood.

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Cross laminated timber market projected to reach nearly $3 billion in 2028

Cross Laminated Timber Market is expected to reach $2.99 billion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of 14.17% during 2022-2028, reports Stratview Research. Stratview Research, a market research firm, launched a report on the Cross Laminated Timber Market that provides an in-depth analysis of the market dynamics, current and emerging trends, industry forecast, and competitive landscape. The report has a high utility for the key decision-makers and strategists in terms of accurate market insights, future growth opportunities, and key success factors.

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Did United Furniture break WARN act?

“Unforeseen business circumstances,” was the phrasing used by the Board of Directors for United Furniture Industries when the board announced the fate of some 2,700 workers spread out over several states. In emails and texts sent to workers around midnight on Monday, Nov. 21, the board told workers that they were no longer employed and that these actions were taken due to "unforeseen business circumstances."