HANOVER, Ontario – The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) is once again partnering with LMI Canada to present "Effective Leadership Development," a series of eight biweekly online workshops.

PORTLAND, Ore. —Timberlab Holdings Inc., owner of Timberlab Inc., a national provider of mass timber systems, and Diversified Wood Resources, LLC, doing business as American Laminators, an Oregon-based glue-laminated timber (glulam) manufacturer, have entered into an agreement for Timberlab to acquire the assets of American Laminators and will continue operating their two Oregon-based facilities in Drain and Swisshome beginning June 10, 2024.

Before integrating automated technology, Four Woods Laminating utilized an arm saw and hand-sprayed components. Now, equipped with a Homag panel saw and Makor spray lines, they operate more efficiently and production numbers have increased significantly.

This year marks the 60-year anniversary of Omec, an Italy-based manufacturer of dovetail machinery.

1847 Holdings LLC, a holding company specializing in identifying middle market businesses, reported that in the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, total revenue was $14.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $13.0 million in Q1 2023.

Manufacturing is expected to expand in 2024 at a slower pace than projected in December 2023; revenue is to increase 2.1%; capital expenditures to increase 1%; capacity utilization at 82.8%; services are expected to expand in 2024 at a slightly slower pace than projected in December 2023; revenue to increase 2.9%; capital expenditures to increase 1.4%; capacity utilization at 88.6%.

The International Home Furnishings Representives Association has confirmed this year's honorees the the 28th annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala. The gala will be held Friday, October 25th at 6 pm, at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, at High Point University.

Ashley Furniture Industries and Ashley Charitable Foundation have contributed towards For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) to benefit thousands of students in North Carolina, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Alford will now take on the role of Director of Operations Support. She holds a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, and has ten years of experience in manufacturing operations.

DIXFIELD, Maine – Irving Forest Product’s Dixfield sawmill introduced baled wood shavings to its line of value-added products.