Woodworking Industry News

RPM Wood Finishes Group plans new North Carolina facility

HICKORY, North Carolina -- RPM Wood Finishes Group expects to invest nearly $20 million on a new facility in the Greensboro, North Carolina, area, according to local news reports. The company said that 50 jobs could be created, reported the Rhino Times newspaper. The company is seeking $177,227 in financial incentives from Guilford County to help fund its expansion, and the Guilford County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote to approve the incentives at the board’s Thursday, Nov. 18 meeting, according to the report.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Antimicrobial drawer pulls

Doug Mockett's DP3 Tab Pulls now have an antimicrobial coating that kills 99.9% of germs, the company says. It is an alternative to constant cleaning with harsh chemicals that will tarnish and strip the finish. The tab can be morticed into a drawer for a flush fit. Available in 3”, 4”, or 6” lengths in three finishes.