Eric Marshall, founder of The Closet Training Institute, will present "Maximizing Vertical Space and Niche & Hidden Storage Solutions" at the 2025 AWFS Closets Symposium.
Gaithersburg Cabinetry & Millwork, a specialized architectural millwork manufacturer for high-end commercial interiors, plans to invest $320,000 to expand a production line in Fauquier County, Virginia.
The North America plywood market is projected to grow from $16.82 billion in 2024 to $23.37 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.72%. This expansion is driven by increased government spending, technological advancements, and the demand for eco-friendly building materials.
Woodgrain Inc. filed a WARN notice with Oregon state officials July 1, notifying them that the company was closing its Pilot Rock sawmill on or after Sept. 1, 2025. Woodgrain said it will permanently close the sawmill and lay off 62 employees.
LP Building Solutions (LP), a manufacturer of high-performance building products, has been named the 2024 Safest Company in its category by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. This is LP’s third consecutive win and 13th overall in the award’s 17-year history, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to safety.
The G0985 automatic edgebander from Grizzly Industrial features a pre-milling function with dual diamond cutterheads that prep the panel edge for gluing. The heated infeed fence prepares it for optimal adhesion, and a radius scraping unit removes squeeze out, and the trimming and buffing clean up the edges. The PLC system allows for easy monitoring and quick-setting changes.
The Columbia Vista Division, apart of Western Forest Products sawmills, produced approximately 53 million board feet of lumber in 2024, with production focused on Douglas Fir specialty products for Japan and U.S. markets. The mill sustained extensive damage in a recent fire, rendering the mill inoperable.
Many in sales “hide” behind emails and texts to avoid rejection, but consistent follow-up attempts are crucial for effective communication and a stronger client relationship.