Industry News Update
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happening since our last update:
Manufacturing Day 2018
Friday, October 5th is
designated as National Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY). On this day, manufacturers
will addresses common misconceptions of the industry and their practices by opening
their doors and showing, in a coordinated effort, what manufacturing is — and
what it isn’t. By working together during and after MFG DAY, manufacturers will
begin to address the skilled labor shortages they face, connect with future
generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing, and ensure the
ongoing prosperity of the entire industry.
MFG DAY is designed to
amplify the voice of individual manufacturers and coordinate a collective
chorus of manufacturers with common concerns and challenges. The rallying point
for a growing mass movement, MFG DAY empowers manufacturers to come together to
address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and
future generations thrive.
Join manufacturers from
around the country in a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire
the next generation – learn more at www.mfgday.com.
Tariffs Introduced on Chinese Woodworking Equipment
Recently the Office of the
United States Trade Representative released a final list of 1,102 items on which the United States will begin collecting
a 25% tariff. Of note, Chinese woodworking equipment was included on that list.
Specifically, planing, milling, molding, grinding, sanding and polishing
machines were all referenced.
The tariffs are meant to dampen demand for the technology and are part of the United States’ response to China's "unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American Technology and intellectual property."
Read more on the list of goods to be taxed here.
The tariffs are meant to dampen demand for the technology and are part of the United States’ response to China's "unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American Technology and intellectual property."
Read more on the list of goods to be taxed here.
United States Forest Mortality Exceeds Growth
According to the United States
Forest Service, forest mortality exceeded net growth in 2016. Timber harvest
accounted for 11% of what is dying annually while wildfire, insects, and
disease accounted for the other 89%. The agency estimated that last year there
were 6.3 billion dead trees standing in 11 western states. This means that more
trees are dying of neglect than are being harvested for wood products. The
forest growth replenished only 48% of the dead trees.
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. and Tru Cabinetry Hire Displaced MasterBrand Workers
A couple of weeks ago it was announced that
MasterBrand would shut down its Auburn, Alabama manufacturing plant, leaving
445 workers without jobs. Since then, both Wellborn Cabinet Inc., and Tru
Cabinetry have announced their intentions to hire a number of the displaced
workers.
Wellborn plans to hold a job fair in Auburn for the employees that were laid off and will take on 50 employees. Tru Cabinetry also held a job fair and is hoping to fill positions across all departments with the previous MasterBrand employees.
Read more here.
Wellborn plans to hold a job fair in Auburn for the employees that were laid off and will take on 50 employees. Tru Cabinetry also held a job fair and is hoping to fill positions across all departments with the previous MasterBrand employees.
Read more here.
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