After Klaussner Closing, Are More Furniture Manufacturer Shutdowns Coming?
The sudden closing of Klaussner, a $500 million furniture vendor only a few years ago, might signal a weakness in the category that could impact wood suppliers. Klaussner, which had been family owned since its founding in 1963 before it was sold to private equity owners in 2017, abruptly announced it was closing in early […]
Why the Home Depot Results Are Good for the Home Improvement Category
Even though its sales for the most recent quarter were slightly down, there were many positive things in Home Depot’s second quarter earnings results. If there is one retailer most closely followed by those in the lumber and wood products sectors it is Home Depot. So, its second quarter results, released last week, were studied […]
Nashville Latest City to Get Good with Wood
Nashville has become the latest municipality to embrace the movement to build large mass timber structures. It’s music to the ears of the lumber industry. Joining cities and states around the country, Nashville city government has approved the construction of high-rise timber buildings, up to 18 stories. Known as Music City, Nashville had previously limited […]
The Correlation Between Automated Technology and Manual Labor: 1 to 4
One of the most common questions I encounter is the relationship between automated technology and manual labor, particularly in the context of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines. People often wonder about the tangible benefits of integrating CNC technology into their operations. How much time can a CNC machine truly save? Will it significantly transform their […]
Adjustable Push-to-Open Ball Bearing Slides Latest from Modern Hardware
Modern Hardware Co. is introducing its newest line that it says revolutionizes the way you install push-to-open slide rails. “Say goodbye to complicated measurement and frustrating installations.” That’s the good news from Modern Hardware Co. on the introduction of its newest product, the Adjustable Push-to-Open Ball Bearing Slides. “Our upgraded Push-to-Open Ball Bearing Slides feature […]
The Latest Celeb Obsession: Their Wood Furniture
We know celebrities are not like you and I but we didn’t know that one of their latest obsessions is bragging about their wood furniture. We may be used to seeing the rich and famous showing off their homes, cars, yachts, and all the other trappings of people with too much money, but it appears […]
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