USDA Grants $15M to Spur Wood Innovation and New Markets

Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded more than $15 million to fund grant proposals to develop and expand the use of wood products, strengthen emerging wood energy markets and protect community forests. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement in Colorado on May 7 while visiting prescribed fire and wildfire recovery areas […]

Art Gensler: Architecture Giant’s Practice Touched All Facets of Millwork

Mill Valley, CA – Architectural industry titan Art Gensler (above) passed away May 10 at his home in Mill Valley, CA. He was 85. During his 65-year career as an architect and an entrepreneur, he transformed what started out as a three-person practice in San Francisco into the world’s largest design firm. Launching offices around the […]

NEWS BRIEFS: Wood Industry Ransomware; Maple Veneer Logs; IWPA Board Changes; Milwaukee Tool

Beware ransomware: As wood manufacturing firms integrate manufacturing and amp up digitalization, weak links in the connections for IIoT and Industry 4.0 can make firms vulnerable to ransomware attacks, wherein hackers hold corporate operating systems hostage until ransoms are paid. Colonial Pipeline paid millions this month for release following a cyber attack. Last year Steelcase in Grand Rapids, […]

Habersham Making Modern Oak Furniture, First Launch in 10 Years

Toccoa, GA – Habersham, a family-owned, luxury furniture and cabinetry manufacturer based in Georgia, launched its first new line in nearly a decade with its Eternal Collection. Built of oak, it is offered in five finishes and four different motifs, in a design geared toward changing market tastes for cleaner looks. With growing interest in modern, […]

Multifamily Cabinet Maker to Open Atlanta Plant

Lawrenceville, GA – Increasing demand for kitchen cabinets in the multifamily residential building sector led Republic Elite to acquire and reopen a dormant wood products manufacturing plant located in Lawrenceville, GA. Republic Elite was formed by the 2016 merger of cabinet manufacturer Republic Industries and Elite Multifamily Interiors, a countertop fabrication and installation business. Last year the […]

Palm City Millwork Acquired by Glenn Rieder

Palm City, FL – Glenn Rieder LLC acquired Palm City Millwork , a manufacturer of custom millwork products located in Palm City, FL. Founded in 1987, Palm City Millwork operates a 76,000-sq.ft. manufacturing plant where it produces doors, windows, moldings, trims and shutters for the high-end residential market. Palm City primarily sells its millwork products […]