Woodworking Industry News Reshoring surges to record high; 1 million jobs have returned since 2010 Reshoring, or the bringing back of jobs to the U.S. from overseas, has surged to a record high, according to the Reshoring Initiative. By Robert Dalheim, June 2, 2021 | 12:54 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News Rare, 17th century, rosewood Chinese chair sells for $8.5 million A chair dating back to 17th Century China was sold at auction May 28 for $8.5 million. By Robert Dalheim, June 2, 2021 | 12:31 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News Ashley Furniture to open new upholstery facility Ashley Furniture will open a 127,000-square-foot upholstery manufacturing facility in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, creating approximately 200 jobs in the area. By Karen M. Koenig, June 2, 2021 | 10:13 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News Short film celebrates the noises of furniture making The "Symphony of Manufacturing Sounds" is a short film that celebrates the noise of the furniture manufacturing process. By Robert Dalheim, June 1, 2021 | 10:07 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News Steelcase CEO Keane to retire, Sara Armbruster gets the job The CEO of North America's largest contract furniture manufacturer has announced his retirement. By Robert Dalheim, June 1, 2021 | 9:50 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News Canadian cabinetmaker Cabico restructures to clarify identity High-end Canadian cabinet manufacturer Cabico has undertaken a major brand restructure,. By Robert Dalheim, June 1, 2021 | 9:36 am CDT
Closets BauTeam Chicago combines European luxury and high-tech automation The German company, which manufactures kitchens and closets, opened a new location in Chicago’s iconic Merchandise Mart. By Michaelle Bradford, June 1, 2021 | 7:41 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News Furniture orders rise a whopping 96 percent in March New orders for residential furniture continued showing extreme growth, rising 96 percent over 2020 and 40 percent over 2019. By Robert Dalheim, May 28, 2021 | 11:56 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News After 52 years, Pennsylvania-based cabinetmaker expands west of the Mississippi Pennsylvania-based Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry has expanded into the western half of the United States after 52 years of business. By Robert Dalheim, May 28, 2021 | 10:47 am CDT
Woodworking Industry News Two more indicted in $100 million lumber Ponzi scheme Two more men have been formally accused of taking part in the $100 million Ponzi scheme that was exposed in 2018. By Robert Dalheim, May 28, 2021 | 10:12 am CDT
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