The recently-formed lumber giant PotlatchDeltic Corp. reported that its second-quarter profits are down 63 percent from the same time last year.

Year-to-date, new orders remained 3 percent below the first five months of last year with 64 percent of the participants reporting reduced orders.

Fiscal year 2019 net sales of $768.1 million increased 9 percent or 7 percent on an organic basis, driven primarily by double-digit growth in commercial, healthcare, and hospitality.

Little Sapling Toys is a handcrafted wooden toy company that began back in 2008 when husband and wife, Nick and Kimber, decided they wanted to have a lifelong working partnership. The couple has built the company into one of the biggest sellers of handcrafted wood toys, and have been featured in publications such as Forbes, Instyle, Country Living and more.

Judging was completed by professional and recognized wood turners Stuart Batty and Christian Brisepierre. Winners were announced at AWFS Fair.

A new terahertz imaging technique could help slow the spread of infestations by detecting insect damage inside wood before it becomes visible on the outside.

FREMONT, Calif. – Lockdowel Inc. announced it has received global patents for its Channel Lock Fastening System. The company said it has incorporated a security taggant within the Channel Lock Fasteners, enabling customers worldwide to ensure the purchase of authentic, Lockdowel products. Using a non-invasive handheld laser gun, Lockdowel said customers can authenticate their fastener quickly and easily; the United States patent number is 10,197,081.

LANDOVER, Md. - Architectural woodwork firm Washington Woodworking Co.

In this new role, Roberts will direct marketing strategy, working alongside the company’s U.S. sales organization, as the company expands its brand in the U.S. and Canada markets.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The Canadian government is plans to invest more than $24 million to promote innovative wood products from sustainably managed forests to create jobs and economic opportunities for Canadians.