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Woodworking employees win two-year legal battle to oust union officials

Following the third attempt by employees of Passaic-based woodworking firm Patella to obtain a vote to remove them, Carpenters Local 252 union officials have "backed down and abandoned the facility," according to a statement from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation.

By Larry Adams, September 8, 2023 | 5:16 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Compressor for a Cure

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Kaeser Compressors, Inc. is bringing back its “Compressor for a Cure” fundraiser campaign in 2023.

By Larry Adams, September 8, 2023 | 1:27 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

California Senate approves ban on fiberglass in upholstered furniture

The California Senate passed a state-wide ban on the sale of mattresses and upholstered furniture containing fiberglass and other toxic flame retardant chemicals.

By Larry Adams, September 8, 2023 | 12:44 pm CDT

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Rotary compactor

ROPAX Roto-Compactors from Epax Systems compact recyclable material and waste at the source. The industrial-grade machines use a rotating drum with metal teeth to tear, rip, shred and compact items and as the drum rotates it swivels left and right while keeping items under constant pressure. Two models are available. Bin Packers compact waste directly into the included 1.5 cubic yard steel container with casters. Bag Packers compact and bale waste into large 370-gallon plastic bags.

By Larry Adams, September 8, 2023 | 12:34 pm CDT

Epax Systems, Inc.

14641 Arminta Street
Panorama City, CA 91402
United States

Phone: 818-994-2870

DETAILS AND CONTACT | https://www.epaxsystems.com/

Woodworking Industry News

Dimension Hardwoods expands, adds manufacturing capabilities

NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Dimension Hardwoods recently completed a major expansion of its New Albany, Indiana, Dimension Plywood and Door Division, expanding its manufacturing capability by installing in-house finishing and adding capacity for making high-end wood doors, frames, and panel-related products.

By Larry Adams, September 8, 2023 | 11:47 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Sawmill operator agrees to comply with child labor laws after teen's death

The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a federal consent order and judgment against sawmill operator Florence Hardwoods LLC following the death of 16-year-old Michael Schuls.

By Larry Adams, September 8, 2023 | 10:07 am CDT

WMS News

Learn how to guard against cyber threats at WMS Live

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Cyberattacks, computer hacking, and ransomware are all part of the lexicon of the digital age’s dark side. The threats to businesses are real and the potential for damage looms large.

By Rich Christianson, September 7, 2023 | 4:44 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Man killed in suspected Biochar accident at former Braxton Lumber mill

Heaters, W. Va. – A man was killed while making charcoal at the former lumberyard of Braxton Lumber Co. at approximately 8:15 a.m. today.

By Rich Christianson, September 7, 2023 | 2:04 pm CDT

FDMC 300

Bassett expects an operating and net loss for the quarter

Bassett Furniture Industries preliminary results for the quarter ended August 26, 2023, showed that consolidated net sales were approximately $87 million or 26% lower than the corresponding period in 2022. The furniture maker expects to report an operating and net loss for the quarter.

By Larry Adams, September 7, 2023 | 12:30 pm CDT

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