Woodworking Industry News

Former employees file insurance fraud complaints against ex-Wood-Mode owners

Representatives from Pennsylvania's Attorney General's Office are meeting to discuss ongoing insurance fraud complaints against Wood-Mode's former owners.

By Robert Dalheim, November 14, 2019 | 11:53 am CST

Technology

Panel processing past the cutting edge

Technology tour in Italy shows sophisticated new panel processing systems that boost production and cut hand work even for one-off parts.

By William Sampson, November 14, 2019 | 10:50 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Investors acquire struggling Tennessee millwork firm, save 100 jobs

Big Shoulders Capital and Iroquois Industrial Group have formed a joint venture to purchase the assets of Savannah All America Millwork and Fabrication in Savannah, Tennessee - saving 100 jobs.

By Robert Dalheim, November 13, 2019 | 10:29 am CST

Design

Five NKBA designers selected to judge Best of KBIS Awards 2020

Judges to award top honors to the most innovative kitchen and bath products of 2020.

By Michaelle Bradford, November 13, 2019 | 8:58 am CST

Closets

Saint Louis Closet Co. kicks off Toys for Tots drive

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Saint Louis Closet Co. teamed up once again with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves to sponsor a Toys for Tots drive. The company has been the official drop-off site for the annual event since 2013.

The kickoff event, which was open to the public, took place Wednesday, November 13 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

By Michaelle Bradford, November 12, 2019 | 1:50 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Hardwood industry pleads with Washington for trade war relief

Made up of 28 U.S. trade and hardwood associations, the Hardwood Federation says the industry has seen a dramatic impact since the start of the trade war, and it plans to amp up pressure on lawmakers.

By Robert Dalheim, November 12, 2019 | 12:51 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

In a time of hardship, Georgia-Pacific opens new $135 million plant

North American lumber giant Georgia-Pacific has opened a $135 million, 340,000-square-foot plant in Georgia. The new facility is on the same site as an existing lumber mill.

By Robert Dalheim, November 12, 2019 | 11:08 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Davis Furniture invests $6.8 million in NC expansion

Office furniture maker Davis Furniture has invested $6.5 million to build a new 50,000-square-foot warehouse and office building to free up more space on its 25-acre campus in High Point, North Carolina.

By Robert Dalheim, November 12, 2019 | 10:33 am CST