A national training center in Colorado is helping to bridge the skills gap for today’s manufacturers while educating the next generation of leaders in the woodworking industry. The MiLL or the "Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab, is a state-of-the-art educational facility located in Colorado Springs, Colo. It was designed to create opportunities for high school and college-age students as well as military and industry professionals by providing them with advanced training and techniques in lean manufacturing. 

VANCOUVER, BC, -- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire Georgia Pacific's oriented strand board (OSB) mill near Allendale, South Carolina, for approximately $280 million. The transaction is expected to close following completion of U.S. regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary conditions.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s proposed rule for a mandatory furniture stability standard includes a requirement for a new hangtag that would highlight a product’s performance and technical data for consumers, according to the American Home Furnishings Alliance.

A newly launched company created to design and build the interiors of high-end business jets has moved into its facility in Tucson, Arizona.