Con-Vey partners with Hood on new plywood finishing line
ROSEBURG, Ore. – Automated material handling solutions provider Con-Vey announced it is collaborating with Hood Industries on the development of a cutting-edge plywood finishing line. The project,...
View ArticleTypes of mass-timber:
This brief overview of the types of mass-timber systems from WoodWorks, While innovative systems continue to be developed within the mass timber category, common products currently include:...
View ArticleKronospan makes second particleboard facility acquisition in recent months
Kronospan, a leading producer of wood panel products, has acquired Woodgrain’s Particleboard facility in Island City, Oregon, which is the second particleboard facility purchase in less than a year.In...
View ArticleTFL comes of age in North America
It’s always refreshing to see our industry and its materials through the eyes of designers. While in Milan for Design Week in April I spent a few days with an architect from Seattle and an interior...
View ArticleNorth American cabinet and closet industry VIPs discover European trends
Two forward-looking missions have collided, to the benefit and delight of some of our industry’s most powerful and progressive brands.The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), which owns the...
View ArticlePanels for the Planet: Sustainable by design
For nearly 65 years, North American-made composite panels have collectively made a significant impact on the environment through the sequestering of carbon and recycling of wood from existing forestry...
View ArticleDesign Portfolio: Many applications for MDF
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is one of the most versatile and reliable materials with its durability, uniformity, affordability, and ease of fabrication, making it a top material choice for...
View ArticleDesign Portfolio: Producing projects with particleboard
Particleboard is a highly specified, durable material with a smooth surface that is free of knots and imperfections and can be manufactured to precise thicknesses in various panel sizes. It offers...
View ArticleDesign Portfolio: EWST engineered to excel
Engineered Wood Siding and Trim (EWST) offer a versatile range of textures, widths, and profiles for both interior and exterior applications. Crafted from inter-felted lignocellulosic fibers and...
View ArticleDesign Portfolio: Hardboard a hardy & versatile substrate
Hardboard is an excellent choice for furniture and interior wall panel backing due to its lightweight design, thin profile, and structural integrity. Additionally, perforated hardboard is commonly used...
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