Woodworking Industry News

CPSC report says nearly 20,000 tipover injuries required emergency room visits from 2019 - 2021

A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that there was an estimated annual average of 19,400 emergency department (ED)-treated injuries from 2019–2021, and the 592 reported fatalities4 associated with tip-over incidents occurring between 2000 and 2021. According to the report: --Estimated annual average number of ED-treated injuries:

Cabinets

KCMA says cabinet company evaded antidumping duty and countervailing duty rules

According to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has determined there is substantial evidence that Scioto Valley Woodworking, Inc. d/b/a Valleywood Cabinetry entered merchandise covered by antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders (A-570-106 and C-570-1071) on wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof from China into the customs territory of the United States through evasion.

Cabinets

KCMA says cabinet company evaded antidumping duty and countervailing duty rules

According to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has determined there is substantial evidence that Scioto Valley Woodworking, Inc. d/b/a Valleywood Cabinetry entered merchandise covered by antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders (A-570-106 and C-570-1071) on wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof from China into the customs territory of the United States through evasion.

Cabinets

Cabinet sales end the year strong

According to the KCMA's monthly Trend of Business Survey, participating cabinet manufacturers reported an increase in overall cabinet sales of 9.7% for December 2022 compared to the same month in 2021.

Canadian News

West Fraser is North America's softwood lumber king, says Forisk

ATHENS, Ga. – West Fraser produced nearly 30% more softwood lumber in North America last year than any other company, according to Forisk Consulting. West Fraser’s total output was 7,035 million board feet (MMBF) compared to Canfor, 2,469 MMBF; and Weyerhaeuser, 5,330 MMBF. The top 10 North American producers of softwood lumber combined for 37,637 MMBF in 2022 and accounted for 49% of total North American production. That represents a 5.7% increase compared to the total output of Forisk’s 2021 Top 10 producer list.

Canadian News

West Fraser is North America's softwood lumber king, says Forisk

ATHENS, Ga. – West Fraser produced nearly 30% more softwood lumber in North America last year than any other company, according to Forisk Consulting. West Fraser’s total output was 7,035 million board feet (MMBF) compared to Canfor, 2,469 MMBF; and Weyerhaeuser, 5,330 MMBF. The top 10 North American producers of softwood lumber combined for 37,637 MMBF in 2022 and accounted for 49% of total North American production. That represents a 5.7% increase compared to the total output of Forisk’s 2021 Top 10 producer list.

Canadian News

West Fraser is North America's softwood lumber king, says Forisk

ATHENS, Ga. – West Fraser produced nearly 30% more softwood lumber in North America last year than any other company, according to Forisk Consulting. West Fraser’s total output was 7,035 million board feet (MMBF) compared to Canfor, 2,469 MMBF; and Weyerhaeuser, 5,330 MMBF. The top 10 North American producers of softwood lumber combined for 37,637 MMBF in 2022 and accounted for 49% of total North American production. That represents a 5.7% increase compared to the total output of Forisk’s 2021 Top 10 producer list.

Canadian News

West Fraser is North America's softwood lumber king, says Forisk

ATHENS, Ga. – West Fraser produced nearly 30% more softwood lumber in North America last year than any other company, according to Forisk Consulting. West Fraser’s total output was 7,035 million board feet (MMBF) compared to Canfor, 2,469 MMBF; and Weyerhaeuser, 5,330 MMBF. The top 10 North American producers of softwood lumber combined for 37,637 MMBF in 2022 and accounted for 49% of total North American production. That represents a 5.7% increase compared to the total output of Forisk’s 2021 Top 10 producer list.

Canadian News

West Fraser is North America's softwood lumber king, says Forisk

ATHENS, Ga. – West Fraser produced nearly 30% more softwood lumber in North America last year than any other company, according to Forisk Consulting. West Fraser’s total output was 7,035 million board feet (MMBF) compared to Canfor, 2,469 MMBF; and Weyerhaeuser, 5,330 MMBF. The top 10 North American producers of softwood lumber combined for 37,637 MMBF in 2022 and accounted for 49% of total North American production. That represents a 5.7% increase compared to the total output of Forisk’s 2021 Top 10 producer list.