Lumber Prices Don’t Get Usual Spring Boost

As the building and construction sectors continue to struggle, reduced demand for lumber is depressing prices this year. In the spring a builder’s thoughts always turn to buying wood. But not so much this year. With both residential and commercial building not getting its usual bump in the spring season, lumber prices are at levels […]

The Biggest Mass Timber Building in U.S. Planned for Oakland, CA

The stakes keep getting higher – literally and figuratively – for mass timber construction with a 28-story structure in the works in California. The past few years have seen bigger and bigger mass timber buildings, particularly in the Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest regions of the country and now a new record-setter is being planned […]

Which Ten States Are Best for Home Remodeling Businesses?

A new study points to these states with homeowners “most committed” to upgrading their homes. Even as many current homeowners are hesitant to leave their low-rate mortgages and move elsewhere those very same people are quite interested in fixing up their current houses. A new study from the self-storage company SpareFoot identified ten states in […]

Delays Expected for Several Weeks Following Particleboard Plant Explosion

An explosion at Tafisa’s Quebec plant, the largest particleboard factory in North America, knocked out some production the company says. It will be “several more weeks” before Tafisa’s giant particleboard manufacturing facility in Lac-Magantic, Quebec in Canada is expected to get back up to full production, the company said. The explosion, on June 14, affected […]

Nordson’s FoamMelt Set to Debut at IWF this August

The latest in the company’s line of melters represents the newest technology in the field. At the International Woodworking Fair this summer in Atlanta, Nordson’s FoamMelt FIT25 will be introduced with what the company calls “its latest breakthrough technology” in melters, which introduce an inert gas into hotmelt adhesives in a recirculating loop to create […]

Importing for Original Design

The design choice between exotic and domestic wood species has long been pivotal, blending aesthetics with sustainability considerations. Recently, there has been a notable surge in the utilization of exotic wood species in modern design elements, particularly within the hospitality sector. This trend is not merely about creating visually striking spaces but also about integrating […]

Enjoy the IWF Beer Garden Sponsored by WEINIG HOLZ-HER

Back for 2024! The Beer Garden at IWF 2024 is your spot to relax, refresh, and connect with other attendees and exhibitors. Sponsored exclusively by WEINIG HOLZ-HER, the Beer Garden offers a selection of food and beverages on tap. It’s also easy to access, located just inside the Andrew Young International Boulevard entrance between Buildings […]