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Builders’ Merchants News – SCA Wood Supply UK sold to BSW Timber
SCA Wood Supply UK Ltd, which manufactures and distributes timber and related products, has been sold to BSW Timber Ltd.
SCA Wood will continue to sell wood products to…
Chinese demand for luxury wood furniture ‘fuels’ deforestation in West Africa
By NDI EUGENE NDI
By MOHAMMED MAMAN
For months, Cameroonian authorities have faced pressure from environmentalists to cancel a government contract that authorized the controversial harvest of timber from a heritage…
How to clean wooden furniture
Photo: shutterstock.comHomeowners have long appreciated the beauty, versatility, and sturdiness of wooden furniture, and most importantly, they appreciate its low maintenance. As the ideal houseplant for brown thumbs, wooden furniture…
Locked-in Melbourne residents burn from wood supply
LoadingMany in the industry attribute the surge in demand to the current foreclosure of Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, with people spending unprecedented time at home.Robert Eddy, of Eddy Haulage, a 40-year veteran of the lumber industry,…
How to mix furniture and wood finishes the right way
Remember the days of rooms filled with matching wood tones - everything was bought in a matching set and displayed exactly as it was arranged in the furniture showroom? Fortunately, those days are long gone.The trend these days is more…
Measuring the environmental performance of engineered wood products
Life cycle analysis is one of the most commonly accepted methods for analyzing the environmental impacts of a product. LCA is a comprehensive measure of the total environmental impact of a product, assembly or structure. True to…
CatchMark and Georgia-Pacific Triple T Joint Venture Amends Timber Supply Agreement
ATLANTA, June 24, 2020 / PRNewswire / - CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT) today announced that its Triple T joint venture has amended its timber supply agreement with Georgia-Pacific WFS LLC (Georgia-Pacific) aimed at establishing…
UK biomass mills’ residual wood supply fell 60% in April, according to WRA
Contractual supplies of wood waste to UK biomass factories were down 60% in early April, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Wood Recyclers' Association (WRA), the crisis could affect the wood waste industry for up to three…
How to restore wooden furniture: clean, repair and restore
Are you looking for practical advice on restoring wooden furniture? You have come to the right place. Old, neglected wood furniture often suffers from a build-up of dirt and grime, with diminished color and luster resulting in a dull…
The effect of using wooden furniture on the environment
Furniture is essential in a home not only for its function but also for its design. Aside from its use and design, people these days are going crazy about the environmental effect of their daily affairs, including furniture. Green…
Innovative wood products offer potential for healthier forests and statewide carbon benefits
(Photo: USDA / Raymundo Valencia)
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, California's forest management world leaders have not lost sight of another crisis among us: the continuing threat of wildfires.
Among those working on…
The return of honest (and beautiful) wooden furniture
CURVE APPEL Exploring the parameters of what wood can do has led designer Aaron Poritz of Brooklyn-based Poritz & Studio to play with traditional techniques such as the drum, a favorite of French and Danish artisans. To make it…
Howard Miller Clock sells wood furniture division to New York lighting company
WALKER - Howard Miller Clock Co. of Zeeland divested its wood furniture manufacturing division in Brooklyn, NY Roll & Hill Furniture LLC.
Alexis Manufacturing Co., based at a 30,000 square foot factory in Walker, has been…
EGGER shows the versatility and decorative potential of wood products
EGGER shows the versatility and decorative potential of wood products
New collection with more decors and textures. Image © EGGER Holzwerkstoffe
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Wood furniture care tips, Lifestyle News
The beauty of wooden furniture lies in the timelessness of its design and materials, which, with proper care and maintenance, can last a lifetime and for many generations to come. Here are some #CommuneCare tips on how to take care of…
Wooden furniture exempt from Chinese customs duties
WASHINGTON - President Trump's administration has excluded two categories of furniture from Chinese tariffs.
These items are non-teak wood frame upholstered dining chairs (9401.61.4011) and non-bentwood entrance tables each measuring up…
Crown timber supply could be ‘sustainably increased’, says JD Irving, Limited
New measures announced for New Brunswick's forestry sector receive mixed reviews from JD Irving, Limited.
Thursday, the province said he would set a timber target for private woodlots help boost the private sector. Natural Resources…
How to restore the life of damaged wooden furniture yourself
Once the vacation is over and the guests are gone, you might notice things look a little worse with wear and tear. The low and end tables have water rings. There are new stripes on the dining table. There are…
Michigan lumber producer adds logging operations to secure timber supply
When Fairview Woodyard decided to establish its own logging team, it invested in a fully Tigercat forestry equipment fleet. Above, the company's Tigercat H822D harvester processes a log with the Tigercat 575 attachment.!-->…
Fort Frances officials meet with ministers on paper mill and lumber supply
Province to develop strategy on how to share Crown timber supply needs in the Northwest
A delegation from the Town of Fort Frances met with two provincial ministers to discuss the future of the Fort Frances pulp and paper mill…
62 percent of retail wood products are distorted or fraudulent, study finds
A team of scientists decided to measure fraud and misrepresentation (FM) in wood products on the shelves of major US retailers.
"We investigated 73 consumer forest products purchased in the US market from major retailers for the…
Wood furniture market to reach $ 580 billion by 2025: GMI
The size of the wood furniture market is expected to exceed $ 580 billion by 2025, according to a new research report from GMI. Rising per capita income as well as residential and commercial projects are expected to boost the wood…
Eco concludes wood supply agreement for the Margam plant
The recently completed Margam Green plant with a capacity of 250,000 tonnes per year is owned by Glennmont Partners, which acquired the Eco2 site.
(lr) Peter Hardy, Eco Commercial Director, and Rob Wareham,…
Wood products mitigate less than one percent of global carbon emissions
According to new research, the world's wood products - all paper, lumber, furniture and more - offset just 1% of annual global carbon emissions by locking carbon into woody forms.
An analysis of 180 countries found that wood products…
No Waste: a wiser and more sustainable construction with wood products
The construction sector globally continues to consume around a third of the planet's already limited resources. Building with wood products like Kerto® LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) enables the vital!-->!-->…
How to remove mold from wood
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Unwittingly, Marie Kondo opened my eyes to a serious mold problem in my house. You see, I had been KonMari-ing my apartment, and just after placing a stack of…
The solid wood furniture market explored in the latest research
Solid wood furniture market dominated by Flexsteel Industries, Anrei, Dyrlund, HOO'S, Minotti, Skram Furniture These companies accounted for majority share of the global market - 2024
The Solid wood furniture market revenue was $ xx,…
New business craft wood furniture | News, Sports, Jobs
Staff photo by Gage Cureton Harold Enamorado, carpenter and co-owner of Cala Contemporary Woodwork, cuts a piece of wood on his table saw in the company's workshop in New Ulm. Cala Contemporary Woodwork…
A Guide to Finding Quality Wood Furniture
Investing in quality wood furniture can sometimes seem like a daunting task. I often find welcoming new rooms to my home a bit like a meeting and a wedding. There's the initial excitement of finding the perfect piece that connects a…
Hugo França’s natural wood furniture arrives in the Rockies
Those who do not believe in parallel universes enter with an open mind in the latest exhibition at Galerie Marianne Boesky. Staged in its Boesky West outpost in Aspen, Colorado, which opened in 2017, "Tropical Molecule" brings together…
Custom Wood Products offers quality cabinetry
When a remodeling project is featured on the pages of At Home, the cabinets are often made by Custom Wood Products.For nearly 40 years, the company has been producing handcrafted furniture-like cabinets. Dealers across the country who…
Wooden furniture dominates the global market with 60% market share
Wooden furniture dominates the global furniture market with a share of over 60% in 2017 and is expected to maintain its dominance. The size of the global furniture market is estimated to exceed $750 billion by 2024; according to a new…
Alternative wood products and processing methods to watch out for
The ACS industry has recently gained a new appreciation for wood and its applications in large timber and solid timber construction. But the material's relatively lightweight and carbon-storing capabilities are also prompting…
Mountain pine beetle devastated Colorado forests, but deadwood supply presents an opportunity
A logging truck delivers lumber to the Montrose sawmill on July 10, 2013.Summit Daily File
In recent decades, the mountain pine beetle has devastated one-fifth of all Colorado forests.…
Research at the Quebec university prioritizes sustainable wood materials
Research at Laval University in Quebec City aims to position Canada as a world leader in environmentally friendly interior wood solutions.Photo © BigStock.com
Last month, Laval University in Quebec announced research…
What to look for in high-quality wooden furniture
Identifying quality wood furniture can be difficult these days. Lots of pieces look great in the store, only to be fragile once you take them home and start using them. Here's what to look for, and what to avoid, when buying your next…
Studiolada used all wood materials to create this affordable open source home that anyone can build
Cleverly combining the basics of frugality and sustainability in a beautiful home design, the French company Studiolada Architects has just unveiled the Open Source House. The team took a straightforward approach to the design of the…
Tips for mixing furniture and wood finishes
Matching wood furniture sets have had their moment. And he happily passed. âThe blend of wood tones makes a room more welcoming and effortless, rather than calculated and expected,â explains Hannon…
Wood pellet maker Enviva now follows origins of wood sourcing
BETHESDA, MD. - Enviva Holdings, which claims to be the world's largest producer of wood pellets, has released the first data from its Track & Trace program that documents the origin of the wood it uses to make pellets.
Enviva says…
Company expands horizons with acquisition of Irish timber supply company
An Astley-based medium density fibreboard manufacturer has taken over an Ireland-based sourcing company.
The W Howard Group acquired Balcas Kildare Ltd, one of Ireland's largest timber suppliers, which will lead to…
Rustic or dangerous? Why keeping treated wood materials indoors can be a bad idea
Telephone poles, ties, and other wood materials can be treated with hazardous chemicals to keep indoors.The below is a guest article by Mike Honeycutt, director of toxicology at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The…
Hazz Design Upholstery Materials Intensive Course: Part 3 – Wood Materials: Laminate, MDF,…
Tracey and Tom HazzardImagine a typical furniture buying experience: a saleswoman approaches a customer and asks her what she is looking for. The customer gives a specific answer, such…
What is the best recipe for a smooth finish on interior wood furniture? – News from Mother…
Question: How do I apply a smooth finish to the interior drink? I am never satisfied with the quality of finish that I manage to obtain on my interior drink projects. Even when I use tack cloths to wipe the surface and be careful not to…