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10 Strategies for creating hot products: WOOD 100
Check out some of the strategies used by the 2017 WOOD 100 companies to develop innovative products. This year's class includes cabinet and casework manufacturers, residential and office furniture...
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29 Ways woodworking technology helps grow business: WOOD 100 Strategies for...
New technology helps keep production rolling by reducing time, labor and improving quality – and essential factors in helping these WOOD 100 firms finish first in their field. What follows are some of...
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22 Tips to improve woodworking productivity: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
These woodworking manufacturers are at the top when it comes to optimizing productivity. In addition to lean manufacturing, new technology and training methods, a successful strategy requires a...
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23 Successful business strategies: WOOD 100
A corporate culture, product diversification, networking and acquisitions are just a few of the ways in which these WOOD 100 firms grew their profits. Also offering advanced training and empowering...
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5 Ways to attract customers: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Online promotions as well as traditional marketing efforts are among the ways these WOOD 100 companies are keeping their name at the forefront of customers' minds. This year's class includes cabinet...
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5 Ideas to market your business: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Working with celebrity designers, giveaways and expanded showrooms are just some of the ways the 2017 WOOD 100 companies are spreading the word about their products and services. This year's class...
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Relationships build business for construction millwork shop
Ken Kumph has emphasized long-term relationships with customers. That has helped his company meet customer requirements while creating special designs.Kumph, president of Premier Builders, Inc., in...
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Mark Richey Woodworking wins awards for pollution reduction investments
Mark Richet cleaning the blade on his firm's wind generator.NEWBURYPORT, Mass. - Mark Richey Woodworking has won the 2017 MVP2 Multi-media Award – in recognition of its efforts to reduce pollution in...
View ArticleMasterSpec architectural specification publisher Arcom rebrands as Avitru
BOSTON - Arcom, the publisher MasterSpec design application used by many in architectural woodwork and millwork industry, rebrands as Avitru. The announcement came at GreenBuild 2017, opening today in...
View ArticleKebony used for outdoor rooftop apartment deck
WASHINGTON -- The newly constructed Apollo Apartments were designed to capture the excitement of the early 20th Century Apollo Theater, located on the same site, with modern amenities. Sitting atop the...
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DuPont introduces new Corian exterior cladding for modern façades
WILMINGTON, Del. -DuPont Protection Solutions announced the introduction of its newest product offering in North America, DuPont Corian exterior cladding. In addition to durability, beauty and...
View ArticleWindow giant Jeld-Wen Holding made a secondary offering of common stock
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc. (NYSE:JELD) made a public offering of 12.5 million shares of its common stock by Onex Partners at $33.75 per share. Onex has also granted the underwriters a...
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Milliken Millwork, Inc. acquired by Jeld-Wen
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc. (NYSE:JELD) acquired Milliken Millwork, Inc., a Sterling Heights, Michigan provider of doors and related value-added services in...
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Residential doors drive Masonite sales up 6 percent, to $518 million
TAMPA, Fla. -Masonite International (NYSE: DOOR) reported strong results third quarter, with net sales up 6 percent to $518 million, a $28 million increase over the year prior. Volume was up 3 percent...
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DesignGlide hardware converts conventional doors to barn doors
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With its new DesignGlide barn door hardware, Jeld-Wen says it is easier than ever to bring the function and style of barn doors to almost any space, without reframing or custom...
View ArticleRegistration open for WCMA spring meeting and European tour
LINDSTROM, Minn. -- Registration is open for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s 2018 spring annual meeting and European Plant Tour event. The WCMA will partner with Stiles Machinery and...
View ArticleUSG acquires 150-employee Ceilings Plus
CHICAGO - USG Corporation (NYSE:USG) completed the acquisition of Ceilings Plus, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of architectural wood and metal ceilings. USG paid $52 million in cash, on a cash-free...
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Better business ahead for architectural & custom woodworking
The architectural woodwork industry should experience improved operating margins in 2017 and into 2018 as business in the commercial and residential markets continues to show signs of strengthening,...
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Growth forecast for window & door industry
Overall, window and door sales are projected to rise 4.8% annually through 2021, driven in part by the strength in new housing activity and commercial building construction, according to the Windows...
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Wood and laminate flooring forecasts & analysis
Overall, the wood and laminate flooring markets continue to increase their share of the floor coverings market as residential and commercial buyers’ preference for these durable and design-oriented...
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