Washington furniture maker transitions to surgical masks
A Washington-based upholstered furniture maker has transformed its entire operation around a new product: Surgical masks.
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Mississippi furniture employees test positive for virus, prompt shutdowns
Mississippi-based furniture makers Behold Washington, Southern Motion, Fusion Furniture, and Franklin Corp. will temporarily shut down all production.
Coronavirus forces curtailments at four major Canadian lumber mills
Canadian lumber giants Interfor, West Fraser, Canfor, and Western Forest have announced major output curtailments due the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
UPDATED: Woodworking industry coronavirus disruptions and cancellations
A host of disruptions have taken place in the woodworking industry. More will come.
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Robert Dalheim and Karl D. Forth
Major curtailments at top Canadian lumber mills West Fraser and Interfor
Canadian lumber giants Interfor and West Fraser have announced major output curtailments and other disruptions due the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Canada unveils $82 billion plan to help employers, citizens weather coronavirus
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled an $82 billion plan to support businesses during the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Large Indiana cabinet plant closes, coronavirus partly to blame
In August 2015, the state announced Wayzata intended to invest $12.5 million to buy and refurbish the former Visteon plant.
White House urges construction and wood companies to donate N95 respiratory masks
The White House is calling on construction, woodworking, carpentry, and other related industry companies to donate their N95 respirator masks to hospitals in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Next month's High Point Market postponed due to coronavirus
The High Point Market Authority has postponed the upcoming High Point Market show in April. It will now be held early June.
Hampton Lumber shuts down plant after employee tested for coronavirus
Hampton Lumber opted to temporarily shut down one of its Oregon mills after one of its employees showed symptoms similar to the coronavirus.
