Building Pros See Business Improving
By Mike Botta March 22, 2012 – As recent news reports indicate that consumer confidence is on the rise, building industry professionals say they are seeing an increase in revenue....more »
Perennial Wood Now Targeting Outdoor Applications
By Mike Botta February 23, 2012 – The Eastman Chemical Company earlier this month introduced its outdoor line of trademarked Perennial Wood products to the building and construction trade. Targeted were makers of outdoor wood furniture and...more »
Affinity Tool Acquires HTC and Portamate
By Mike Botta January 26, 2012 — Affinity Tool Works, Troy, MI, has acquired tool and accessory manufacturer HTC Products Inc. and its Portamate business unit. The deal was effective January 14, 2012....more »
Group Introduces Woodworking Reports on Russia/CIS
Dublin, Ireland – International analytical firm Research and Markets has added "Timber & Woodworking in Russia/CIS" to its list of available research reports and data collections....more »
Report: Manufacturing Outlook Brightens
By Mike Botta Most U.S. industrial manufacturers anticipate positive revenue growth for their companies over the next 12 months, according to issued July 28 by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). ...more »
Wood: Key Weapon in the War Against Climate Change
By Mike Botta With depressed housing still likely to weigh heavily on the economic recovery of America’s woodworking industry, some leaders are pushing hard to spread word of the global benefits of using wood. ...more »




