Higher prices seen in hardwood trends
Both lumber and panel product prices on the rise; red oak strong; cherry demand returns.
By
William Sampson,
June 5, 2018 | 2:38 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry News
Southern Motion to acquire Fusion residential furniture
Upholstered motion furniture manufacturer Southern Motion Inc. will acquire Fusion Furniture Inc., a producer of upholstered stationary furniture for the residential market.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
June 5, 2018 | 12:37 pm CDT
Wilsonart chair design competition challenges students to consider trees and the forest
Wilsonart, a world-leading provider of engineered surfacing solutions, held its 14th Annual Wilsonart Challenges Student Chair Design Competition.
By
Angel Kipfer,
June 5, 2018 | 12:19 pm CDT
A.R.T. Furniture names senior director design and production development
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Jon Witteveen has joined A.R.T. Furniture and has been named the Senior Director, Design & Product Development, reporting to Doug Rozenboom, Senior Vice President, Merchandising & Marketing.
By
Bill Esler,
June 5, 2018 | 11:48 am CDT
Owner to rebuild 180,000-sq-ft sawmill after massive fire
SAGINAW, Ore. - The owner of a wood products plant in western Oregon destroyed by a fire says he will rebuild the business.
Walter Whitsell, owner of Whitsell Manufacturing, told The Register-Guard that he intends to get the business up and going again - and plans to rebuild the sawmill destroyed in the May 27th fire. The fire could be seen as far as 20 miles away.
The fire, first reported at 7:30 pm last Sunday the 27th, completely engulfed the mill within 30 minutes.
By
Robert Dalheim,
June 5, 2018 | 11:26 am CDT
Masonite International acquires ASSA ABLOY wood door division: Graham & Maiman
Masonite International Corp. has acquired wood door manufacturers Graham Manufacturing Corp. and The Maiman Co. from ASSA ABLOY, a Sweden-based global producer of access doors. Terms of the June 4 acquisition were not disclosed.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
June 5, 2018 | 10:37 am CDT
Oakland outdoor space and science center deck made of Kebony
The project was designed by The Exploratorium’s Studio of Public Space in San Francisco.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 4, 2018 | 3:25 pm CDT
Lumber Liquidators opens 400th store, this one in Elk Grove, California
Company cites customer service, new flooring designs, and innovative technology as pillars of continued growth
By
Bill Esler,
June 4, 2018 | 12:44 pm CDT
Testing center works with manufacturers to improve finish quality
New equipment and capabilities enhance services for finishers.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 4, 2018 | 10:46 am CDT
Eurocucina: Views from four industry experts
Hear thoughts from four industry experts design trends at Eurocucina 2018.
By
Denise Butchko,
June 4, 2018 | 10:07 am CDT
