BIFMA to launch branded conformance program
BIFMA Compliant designed for clear definition of conformance for commercial furniture products entering the market.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 17, 2019 | 5:16 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News
Guy Bucey to kick off Under 40 Conference at AWFS
With his keynote titled, "Leadership Matters," Bucey will discuss his company's path to lean manufacturing and his management philosophies.
Freres Lumber president spends $1 million to overturn new Oregon business tax
Rob Freres, president of Oregon-based Freres Lumber, has pledged $1 million to overturn a new business tax in Oregon.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 17, 2019 | 1:27 pm CDT
BlueLinx lumber sued for alleged disability discrimination
Wood product manufacturer Lake States Lumber is being sued for allegedly firing an employee because of a perceived disability. Lake States is owned by building product giant BlueLinx Corp.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 17, 2019 | 9:42 am CDT
China hardwood tariffs will depress prices for now, hurt U.S. sawmills
Price drops are likely to make a significant number of sawmills become non-profit operations as profit margins for hardwood sawmills are very small right now.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 17, 2019 | 9:07 am CDT
Slide Show: Trendspotting at Ligna
Beyond the buzzwords like Internet of Things, and Smart, the production cells demonstrated at Ligna were real time proof of exciting developments that are here now and also a glimpse of what is to come.
By
Harry Urban,
June 16, 2019 | 8:20 am CDT
Industry 4.0: The Connected Factory - Part 5, Internal Logistics
We define logistics as the processes that ensure product is manufactured correctly, on-time and complete when and where it is needed.
Tennessee high school targets future careers
In partnership with Warren County High School, students can take mechatronics courses and start at Motlow College as sophomores.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 14, 2019 | 4:46 pm CDT
Hemp-based wood plant delayed by UL Certification, begins production in Q3
The $5.8 million HempWood plant coming to Kentucky is ready to go, bar the U.S.' trade uncertainty with China.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 14, 2019 | 1:01 pm CDT
661 companies sign letter urging Trump to end Chinese tariffs
A list of companies that includes retailers, manufacturers, tech companies, and wood industry associations has urged President Trump to quickly negotiate a deal with China to end the tariffs.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 14, 2019 | 12:27 pm CDT
