Source: Furniture Today Price wars among ocean carriers haven't been as prevalent in recent months as carriers have become more adept at aligning their capacity with demand, a panel of logistics executives agreed here.
Source: FloorDaily Lumber exports from the Nordic countries have changed dramatically in recent years, according to Wood Resources International.
Source: WoodworkingNetwork Wood flooring supplier Lumber Liquidators' stock fell 11% to $76.63 following reports of formaldehyde in its China-sourced engineered flooring. An analyst for SeekingAlpha.com said lab tests confirmed the high levels of formaldehyde.
Source: KTVZ.COM Woodgrain Millwork, Inc. announced Friday a $3 million investment to make its Prineville manufacturing plant state-of-the-art., citing the need to "meet increased demand in the market."
Source: DOOR & Window MARKET MAGAZINE by John Hollis and Tara Taffera Those who attended the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention in Denver last week were able to view the latest innovations from door and window manufacturers including new door lines, sliding door systems and an automated exterior shade system. One manufacturer even educated architects on how windows can help a building get to net zero energy. One theme did seem to emerge at AIA: many of the exhibitors showed architects products that focused on a better view—whether in the form of large pieces of glass or sliding door systems.
Source: Construction digital For the first time in history, more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, resulting in increased demand on buildings and resources. According to a study by McGraw-Hill Construction conducted in partnership with United Technologies and the World Green Building Council, firms are shifting their business toward green building, with 51 per cent of respondents spanning 62 countries planning more than 60 per cent of their work to be green by 2015. This trend signals a shift from ‘push’ to ‘pull’—with markets increasingly demanding no less than green buildings.
Source: Corning Incorporated Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and View Inc., today announced a strategic development agreement to leverage their combined capabilities to advance View’s market-leading dynamic glass. Corning is leading a financial investment in View as part of a Series E round of funding to support the development of dynamic glass technologies for exterior architectural applications. Dr. Jeffrey W. Evenson, Corning’s senior vice president and operations chief of staff, will serve on View’s board of directors.
Source: The Linde Group Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, today announced the launch of S-COAT®, a highly innovative and cost effective anti-reflection (AR) coating technology which significantly increases light transmission values and resultant energy yields of solar modules.
Source: Kawneer Now Available in Single and Double Hung Configurations, the New AA®5450 Series Window Delivers Thermal Intelligence With More Design Flexibility
Source: DWM magazine Reaching the perfect balance between enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors and the preferred comforts of the indoors has long been the desire of both commercial builders and residential ones alike, and suppliers and manufacturers on-hand at this week’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention in Denver are striving to meet that need.
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