Masco Cabinetry announced it will close its Merillat manufacturing facility in Jackson, Ohio, over the next several months. Approximately 200 employees will impacted.
Chinese hardwood plywood has been given affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce in its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. A hearing is set for Sept. 19 by the U.S. International Trade Commission, with a final injury determination scheduled for late October.
Innovative woodworkers know how to keep things cooking in business — and their company’s name in the forefront of consumer minds Using social media, branding, networking or by word of mouth, these WOOD 100 firms are experts at promoting their sustainability, quality and/or range of products.
Savvy marketers are finding new and innovative ways to differentiate their company’s wooden products from competitors’ while piquing public interest in the marketplace.
Obtaining and retaining good employees, setting price points and developing new sales markets are among the winning strategies used by these woodworking firms.
Lean — and green — manufacturing also continues to be a cornerstone by which many wood products companies function today. Read some of the productivity enhancements used by these successful firms.