Hood Distribution Westward Bound
With a new facility now under construction in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Hood Distribution will add to its network of facilities servicing the wood products industry. Hood Distribution has begun work on its new state-of-the-art facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, scheduled to open by the end of the year. “The new branch will include […]
The World’s Largest Wooden City Set for Stockholm, Sweden
In yet another benchmark moment for the Mass Timber movement, construction will start in Sweden in 2025 on what is being called the “world’s largest wooden city.” It will span more than 60 acres and include over 2,000 homes and 7,000 offices space and when the first phase opens in 2027, Stockholm Wood City will […]
What the West Coast Port Strike Settlement Means for the Industry
After weeks of labor slowdowns and congestion, striking workers at the nation’s West Coast ports have agreed to a new contract. It means more normalized import processing…but at a cost. For companies who import raw materials and products from Asia, the settlement of the strike at ports up and down the west coast comes as […]
One Room Remodeling Project Is Tops in All 50 States
In a country that remains divided in many ways, it seems that people in all 50 states in the Union can agree on one thing: the number one room in their home they want to remodel. It’s usually the first place homeowners turn to when they start a remodeling project and unlike so many things […]
Get Ready for Zoomer Home Buyers
Just when you’ve figured out how to deal with millennial homebuyers, you need to be prepared for the next generation, the Zoomers, who are coming along fast and furiously. The generational shifts so far in American homebuyers have presented huge challenges for the housing and construction sectors but they may be nothing compared to what’s […]
Rev-A-Shelf Opens New Facility in Mexico
A leader in kitchen cabinet storage, organization, and lighting accessories, Rev-A-Shelf’s new plant has just opened in Juarez, Mexico. Rev-A-Shelf has opened a 125,652 square-feet production facility in Juarez, Mexico that represents a major diversification of its manufacturing capabilities. The new plant, which employs more than 64 people, produces 54 wood products, including drop-in drawer […]
Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong
Commercial construction continues to be the driving factor in the strength of the construction equipment rental market, according to a new report from financial services company TD Cowen. “Non-residential construction equipment rental rates remain strong, although commercial office continues to be pressured,” TD Cowen, the research arm of TD Securities wrote in a new report. […]
Leverage the Power of Strategic Hardwood Sourcing
If your small business specializes in hardwoods, then you know sourcing lumber is the success factor in your operations. How you acquire hardwood—including domestic lumber, exotic woods, alternative materials like hemp wood, and reclaimed barn wood—sets your design, production, sales, and profit margin futures in motion. One option for sourcing hardwood is through domestic lumber […]
Artificial Intelligence & Manufacturing
In the past year, Artificial Intelligence has grown rapidly. Artificial Intelligence (AI) now has the potential to revolutionize the way all businesses operate, bringing about transformative change across various industries. With its advanced data analysis capabilities and machine learning algorithms, AI enables companies large and small to make data-driven decisions and optimize day-to-day processes. From […]
The Dawn of Individualist Manufacturing
The trend of hobbyists and small businesses growing into wood manufacturing has been gaining momentum in recent years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. This trend is being driven in part by the growth of social media platforms and advancements in automation technology, which has made it easier and more affordable for small […]