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Hansen & Company Woodworks expanding capacity by 400 percent

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. — Hansen & Company Woodworks (HCo) is marking its 20th anniversary with a significant expansion, increasing its casework manufacturing capacity by 400%. The jump from 150 to 500 cabinets per day is not just HCo scaling up its operations: it’s revolutionizing the industry standard.

By Larry Adams, July 29, 2024 | 1:55 pm CDT

Canadian News

Canadian company awarded $500,000; will enter kiln-dried lumber business

The grant will help Sturgeon Falls Brush and Contracting Limited acquire a boiler system that will allow the company to dry wood to the specific requirements of its customers in the cross-laminated timber industry. The boiler will use biomass from local mills as a heat source.

By Larry Adams, July 29, 2024 | 1:30 pm CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Software elevates custom cabinetry design

Cabinet Vision 2024.1, the newest version of Cabinet Vision software, is available from Planit Canada. Updates include 2D CAD enhancements such as the Quick Hatch feature that simplifies design operations by allowing users to apply their choice of Hatch with a one-click solution, and the ability to paste images from Windows Clipboard into Cabinet Vision CAD. Its Section Editor feature now supports direct measurements without switching views and functionality to define door reveals.

By Larry Adams, July 29, 2024 | 9:58 am CDT

Designs of Distinction by Brown Wood MDF Plus Tambour Doors

Wood Pro Expo Lancaster

Designs of Distinction to bring its unique style to WPE Lancaster

Designs of Distinction by Brown Wood will showcase some of its newest products at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25, at Spooky Nook Sports.

By Rich Christianson, July 27, 2024 | 10:48 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Support the future of woodworking at the IWF Silent Auction

Net proceeds from this special event will help fund woodworking skills development programs offered by the Woodwork Career Alliance to woodworking instructors and their students.

By Dakota Smith, July 26, 2024 | 2:04 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Keynote speakers announced for annual building materials convention

The NAFCD and NBMDA will host an education program with subject-matter experts that will help conference attendees gain insights to enhance operational efficiency.

By Dakota Smith, July 26, 2024 | 1:05 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Mass Timber+ conference at Greenbuild 2024

PHILADELPHIA — Formerly known as IWBC, the Mass Timber conference encompasses a wider range of topics, including sustainable building practices, and all aspects of offsite construction, including light frame, mass timber, and hybrid solutions.

By Dakota Smith, July 26, 2024 | 12:35 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Weyerhaeuser to acquire 84,300 acres in Alabama

The collective acreage is comprised of mature timberlands that are in line with existing Weyerhaeuser operations. When all acquisitions are finalized, Weyerhaeuser will own approximately 695,000 acres in Alabama.

By Dakota Smith, July 26, 2024 | 10:29 am CDT

Canadian News

West Fraser releases second quarter results

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber, a Canadian forestry company that produces lumber and lumber products, reported their second quarter results of 2024. Second-quarter sales were $1.705 billion, compared to $1.627 billion in the first quarter of 2024.

By Dakota Smith, July 26, 2024 | 10:05 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Mid-Am Building Supply expands new facility

The expansion caters the needs of Mid-Am's lumberyard and customers by offering increased inventory, dedicated shop for doors, and improved customer service.

By Dakota Smith, July 26, 2024 | 8:25 am CDT

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