Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

Herman Miller partners with Norway designer, Stine Aas, to introduce new collection

Herman Miller partners with Stine Aas to introduce the Land Collection, featuring a dining table, credenza, and console. Rooted in the traditions of Aas' Norwegian upbringing, the collection draws inspiration from the rural landscapes near her Bergen-based studio. Each piece showcases thoughtful details such as oversized heirloom-quality timber construction, trestle bases, and reinforced mortise and tenon joints for durable, long-lasting construction.

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Pella Corporation acquires Weather Shield

Pella Corporation has announced the acquisition of Weather Shield, a manufacturer of architectural wood and aluminum window and door solutions based in Medford, Wisconsin. This strategic move brings together two industry leaders with complementary capabilities and a shared commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer experience.

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Adrian College, SBWI form educational collaboration

ADRIAN, Mich. — Adrian College and the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) have formed a comprehensive partnership designed to enrich higher education through the fusion of hands-on craftsmanship and academic innovation. The collaboration aims not only to enhance Adrian College’s pre-architecture program with a design-build curriculum but also includes potential developments in business, art, career and technical education (CTE) teacher training, and other disciplines, offering students opportunities to apply classroom theory in practical, real-world settings.

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Texas wood plant destroyed by fire

More than 80 fire, police, and emergency agencies battled a massive, multi-structural blaze in Pleasanton, Texas, Atascosa County, about an hour south of San Antonio. The July 26 fire reportedly began at W.W. Wood Inc., which makes barbecue-related products, including wood chips, artificial logs for barbecues, and more.