Woodworking Industry News
Sterling Structural launches CLTimber Bay System for industrial, commercial projects
Sterling Structural, a manufacturer of cost-effective, pre-fabricated mass timber and hybrid structural systems in North America, has launched its CLTimber Bay System, a building solution specifically designed for industrial and commercial projects including warehouses, data centers, and large-scale retail facilities.
DOJ files complaint against furniture retailer alleging it underpaid customs duties
The United States has filed a complaint against Global Office Furniture, LLC (GOF) and its owner Malcom E. Smith alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly underpaying customs duties owed on imported office chairs. GOF, located in Myrtle Beach, imports and sells office furniture manufactured overseas in the People’s Republic of China.
Kitchen & Bath Canada Expo acquired by event production company
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), partner of KBIS, is also taking part in the relaunch of KBC.
Lowe's Foundation announces 12 new Gable Grants to combat worker shortage
The Lowe's Foundation has announced 12 new Gable Grants for community and technical colleges to help solve America's critical skilled trades worker shortage. The funding expands the foundation's nationwide network of Gable Grants recipients to 60 organizations, each delivering scalable pathways into high-demand trades careers.
TP Trucking & Logistics expands into Houston market
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — TP Trucking & Logistics announced it has expanded its warehousing and logistics capabilities. On August 1, TP Trucking & Logistics will assume the property lease and customer base of an existing transload facility in Pasadena, Texas, just outside of Houston.
Single-family housing starts fall in June, reports National Association of Home Builders
Due to a solid increase in multifamily production, overall housing starts increased 4.6% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
U.S. Forest Service awards $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and accelerate energy innovation across America’s timber-producing communities.
Registration now open for WMS 2025: Canada's national woodworking event
Following a highly successful WMS 2023, which signaled a strong post-pandemic return for the show, WMS 2025 is set to continue its tradition as a vital biennial gathering for the Canadian wood products industry.
QEP unveils 'next generation' adhesive plant
The company said Dalton, Georgia, facility will enable QEP to double production of adhesives from the previous 18,000 gallons per day to 18,000 gallons per single shift. The investment also increases QEP’s capabilities with polymer formulations.