Bedding component manufacturing giant Leggett & Platt will lay off 172 employees at its facility in Linwood, N.C. in an effort to consolidate operations.

Leading Canadian wood product manufacturer Canfor will extend its temporary curtailment at sawmills in British Columbia during Q1 2019 due to a continuing decline in lumber prices, in addition to high log costs and log supply constraints.

Stiles Machinery marked 2018 with its rebrand and newly designed equipment revealed at this year’s International Woodworking Fair, along with technology tours throughout the United States, Europe, and China.

Baumbusch has been appointed to adapt the corporate strategy, addressing new challenges in the market and further developing Weinig’s focus on digitization.

Anta Sports Products heads up a Chinese investor group that will acquire the iconic maker of hardwood baseball bats, Louisville Slugger, as well as Wilson tennis rackets and Atomic Ski.

The bipartisan Farm Bill promotes new and innovative uses for wood as part of the Timber Innovation Act - which accelerates the research and development of wood for use in construction projects, like cross-laminated timber (CLT).

Manufacturing tips and best practices were shared by more than 90 North American woodworkers and industry suppliers during the annual Fall Conference & Plant Tour Event hosted by the Wood Component Manufacturers Association.

Central Alabama Wood Products, a specialist in hardwood railroad cross ties, will replace one of its current mills with a high-tech sawmill operation.

Trio of keynotes highlight Cabinets & Closets and Wood Pro Expo