Leading building materials distributor adds production capability in growing Southeast housing market

States Industries LLC and the Biele Group, handling equipment machinery specialist, have successfully implemented their first project collaboration consisting of an automatic line to produce hardwood plywood panels, up to 10’ in length, through a short cycle multi-opening press.

The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) has named its Innovator, Educator, and Commitment to Excellence Through Technology award winners in the Wooden Globe Awards.

Wood sculptor Blake McFarland created a wave-like wooden sign that he power carved out of white oak and walnut and laser cut the logos and text.

The steady rise in commercial and high-end residential projects bodes well for FDMC 300 firms.

The April Manufacturing PMI registered 55.4 percent, a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from the March reading of 57.1 percent.

BID Group, a producer of sawmill equipment automation, manufacturing, installation, and life cycle service, is expanding and automating its St. George, S.C., operations.

David Thomas has been named technical service manager for Biele USA, a subsidiary of the Biele Group, an engineering and automation company in the woodworking, building products, metal sheets/plates, and automotive Industries.

Entries sought for Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge with generous awards for fine veneered woodworking.

The first APA-approved LP SmartSide board was pressed following the facility's conversion to manufacture LP's flagship home siding product.