The threat of fire continues to grow and evolve in the woodworking industry. Just this past year, my employer, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), has seen significant increases in fire claims, most notably caused by dust explosions.

The program will provide foundational training in Lean principles, specifically designed for the wood manufacturing industry.

The Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association reported more than 400 woodworking professionals from 300 companies attended the fifth annual Wood Technology Days.

The expanded mill reportedly has the capacity to produce 1.3 billion square feet of product each year, equivalent to what’s needed for 125,000 homes.

The new products include DONE.PINE, a standard grade prefinished Easter white pine paneling, and Enhance, a premium grade Eastern white pine paneling.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported third quarter sales of $1.437 billion, down 15.7% from the third quarter of 2023.

This year, the Norway spruce will come from Massachusetts - the first time since 1959.

DANBURY, Ct. — Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., a leading interior design destination, said it was pleased with its fiscal 2025 first quarter results ended September 30, 2024 despite economic challenges.Farooq Kathwari, Ethan Allen’s Chairman, President and CEO added, “We continue to strengthen various areas of our vertically integrated enterprise, including our talent, product offerings, marketing, retail network, manufacturing, logistics, technology and social responsibility.”

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted again in October, and at a faster rate compared to last month. Demand continues to be weak, output declined, and inputs stayed accommodative.