New venture combines breakthrough fire retardant chemistry with industrial scale to help manufacturers produce sustainable Class A fire-rated materials for commercial and residential construction.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated its National Emphasis Program on heat hazards that targets 55 high-risk industries, including sawmills, and furniture related product manufacturing.

This effort builds on the company’s ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, underscoring a shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities.

OSHA has cited Horizon Biofuels Inc. for willful and serious safety violations after a deadly explosion at the company’s Fremont facility in July 2025.

In August 2016, a "1,000-year" rain event dumped up to 36 inches of rain in 48 hours, causing catastrophic flooding in south Louisiana, including the town of Denham Springs. Nearly the entire town suffered severe damage, forcing thousands to evacuate as homes and businesses were submerged. One of those businesses was Gator Millworks. Many of the homes were their employees' and their families.

According to a Facebook post reporting the incident, East Holmes Fire & EMS states that the information indicates the explosion was caused by sparks entering a sawdust collection system, reportedly originating from a malfunctioning belt sander. The ignition of wood dust led to an explosion that caused extensive damage to the building, including the dust collection system and sawdust silos.

CitroTech Inc., manufacturer of environmentally safe fire prevention solutions for homes and wood products, has announced a strategic partnership with All Terrain Fire Support Inc., a wildfire mitigation, emergency response, and infrastructure protection firm. The collaboration is designed to help federal, state, and military agencies prevent wildfires and safeguard assets using safe, non-toxic, and long-lasting protection.

LP Building Solutions has launched LP BurnGuard Fire-Retardant-Treated Oriented Strand Board, the first commercialized fire-retardant-treated OSB certified to meet the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) definitions for FRT wood structural panels.

Richelieu Hardware earned two prestigious awards in the Best of KBIS program. Presented at the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, the company says the honors recognize its leadership in both expressive design and purposeful innovation.

The Committee focuses on activities that continue to improve collective safety performance, earn trust from regulators and the public and foster a stronger safety culture among WPAC members.