After 50 years of operation, Allegheny Wood Products abruptly closed its doors on February 23. The West Virginia company operated mills in six locations across the state and employed about 800 workers.
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March 06, 2024
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Allegheny Wood Products Closes
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New Visual Shows How Wood Is A Climate Solution
The American Wood Council recently published a new visual showing how wood products from sustainably managed forests store carbon and mitigate climate change. DHA reposted the graphic with a link to our climate page and detailed life cycle assessment for engineered wood flooring.
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March 06, 2024
EPA's Draft Labeling Program For Low Carbon Construction Materials Omits Wood
The EPA's labeling program will focus first on steel, asphalt, and concrete, omitting wood. The program foresees the need for similar labels for other materials using "a phased approach." The wood products industry will continue to advocate to include wood and continue to provide data to the EPA emphasizing the carbon sequestering role of wood and wood products.
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A New Era In Wood Flooring?
Innovators believe that LED-cured oils will transform the wood flooring industry. LED-cured oils are easy to apply and can be adjusted after curing without having to sand the floor or wait for dry times. LED finishes are also color-stable and easy to repair.
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March 06, 2024
Cabinet Sales Fall In 2023
In 2023, the volume of cabinet sales fell by 14.3% and dollar sales declined by 2.3%. December was no exception, with volume down by more than 17% vs. December 2022 and down by nearly 7% vs. November 2023.
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