Woodworking Industry News

Potlatch Closes Sawmill

  SPOKANE, WA - Potlatch Corp. closed its sawmill in Warren, AR, and eliminated the third shift at its Prescott, AR, plant, according to MarketWatch. The action was taken due to price declines for building material.

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HNI, Mity Buyback Additional Stock

MUSCATINE, IA - Office furniture manufacturer HNI Corp. has authorized an additional $200 million buyback of company stock, according to the Des Moines Register. HNI has spent all but $3.5 million of the $200 million authorized for stock repurchases last November. Read more.

Woodworking Industry News

HNI, Mity Buyback Additional Stock

MUSCATINE, IA - Office furniture manufacturer HNI Corp. has authorized an additional $200 million buyback of company stock, according to the Des Moines Register. HNI has spent all but $3.5 million of the $200 million authorized for stock repurchases last November. Read more.

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APA Launches New Engineered Wood Panel Web Site

TACOMA, WA -- APA - The Engineered Wood Assn. recently launched a new Web site on engineered wood panels used in non-construction applications. The Web site encompasses furniture fixtures and cabinets, material handling, signage, and transportation applications, such as truck trailer, RV and marine uses. For more information, visit www.performancepanels.com.