The Reshoring Initiative, an organization committed to helping manufacturers recognize the profit potential of utilizing local sourcing and production, has published its annual data report on reshoring trends, and the news is good. More than 60,000 manufacturing jobs were brought to the United States by reshoring and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) combined in 2014, representing a 400 percent increase since 2003.

AIHA submits comments in opposition to House Bill 1215, proposed legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-old children to be exempt from child labor laws if they worked in logging or mechanized operations under parental supervision.

The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) elected its officers and directors during the Wood Industry Conference last week in San Antonio.

The new American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Formaldehyde Resource Center is a hub of information including frequently asked questions regarding formaldehyde and a listing of certified industrial hygiene consultants.

Ecovative Design has made a mission of replacing synthetic plastic polymers with natural mushroom based polymers, called mycellium. First used in packaging and OSB-alternatives, new applications are being developed to replace plywood in furniture.

Continents Apart, LLC, The Drop Ship Reps, has come to an agreement as exclusive drop ship reps for Wedgewood Furniture by GWC Design Inc.

HON furniture parent HNI Corp. sales exceeded the half billion dollar mark first quarter 2015, rising 15.8% to $523.5 million. But net income dropped on higher shipping costs and a $1 million furniture plant closure charge.

Wood-Skin, a sandwich of wood panel and flexible fabric material, is being developed into furniture and wall panels. A hanging strength test is documented in the video below for vertical surface applications.

A collaboration between MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab and Italy's Wood-Skin S.r.l. a new category of furniture has been designed - a Programmable Table brings that actively transforms itself, from flat shipping to full-functionality.

Whitney Brothers furniture mill room manager Bob Theall turned political pundit yesterday, as Hillary Clinton visited the Keene, NH furniture manufacturer in her Presidential quest.