Adams completes operable oval windows for historic hospital
A renovation is taking place on the Cook County Hospital, which opened in 1857.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 19, 2020 | 3:35 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News
Olon's Purdeco panel division ramps up
GEORGETOWN, Ont. - Olon Industries' new Purdeco panel division is up and running at two locations: Georgetown, Ontario, and the OL Frontal Solutions plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Done in two phases, the investment and installation of equipment are now complete.
Biesse Digital in Action event set for June 24 to 26
Using a digital platform that enables live demonstrations and educational webinars, Biesse will present important advances in technology, software and training activities.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 19, 2020 | 11:40 am CDT
Maine towns hurt by mill closures awarded more than $1 million in grants
AUGUSTA, Maine - Five Maine communities impacted by recent mill closures will get more than $1 million in grant money, thanks to the The FOR/Maine (Forest Opportunity Roadmap) coalition. FOR is a broad coalition working to diversify the state’s wood products businesses, attract capital investments, and develop greater economic prosperity for rural communities.
The funds will be used for redevelopment projects deemed catalytic for the next generation of forest economy products, especially during this critical transition in global markets.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 19, 2020 | 11:18 am CDT
Arizona closet company opens new showroom during COVID-19 crisis
Eric Marshall, Kitchens and Closets by DEA, and President-Elect ACSP, didn’t let the pandemic stop him from moving forward with his plans to open a new showroom.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
June 19, 2020 | 11:03 am CDT
NBMDA distributors see business decline in pandemic
The North American Building Material Distribution Association recently hosted a virtual town hall open to all NBMDA members to address the needs and challenges faced during COVID-19 pandemic.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 19, 2020 | 7:45 am CDT
CMA announces election for its leadership team
The Cabinet Makers Association has announced the results of their annual election for the organization’s board of directors and the installment of their officers for the next year.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 18, 2020 | 1:49 pm CDT
Car plows into unsuspecting lumber business
It seemed like a regular day for employees at Wisconsin lumber supplier Argonne Lumber. Then a car plowed through the back of the building.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 18, 2020 | 11:41 am CDT
First Rosenheim Ligna conference postponed until 2022
After lengthy consideration, organizers have decided to reschedule the event rather than take it virtual because they believe platforms that allow face-to-face dialogue are the best way to go in the wood industry.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 18, 2020 | 11:00 am CDT
U.S. producers warn of unsafe Brazil plywood
The U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition issued Product Advisory notices regarding Brazilian structural plywood.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 18, 2020 | 9:33 am CDT
