Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

Home builder confidence hits all-time high

In a sign that housing continues to lead the economy forward, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased six points to 78 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released August 17.

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Stevens names Lane director of sales

Stevens Industries Inc. has announced the promotion of Bill Lane to director of sales, Panels and Components Division. Lane has been with the organization for 26 years, including 22 years in sales of StevensWood. He previously occupied the role of distribution and supply chain manager, overseeing North American distribution. With his hands-on knowledge of the lamination production and material applications, in addition to sales experience, Lane is uniquely positioned to lead the sales team.

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Preliminary antidumping findings for moulding & millwork imports: China yes, Brazil no

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued mixed findings in its preliminary determinations on sales of wood mouldings and millwork from China and Brazil. The preliminary determinations follow the result of investigations by the International Trade Commission from allegations by the Coalition of American Millwork Producers (CAMP) of unfair trade practices.