Georgia-Pacific Wood Products Stresses Importance of 'What You Don't See Matters(TM)' at the 2009 International Builders' Show.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2009 International Builders' Show (IBS), Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC (booth N2263) invites visitors to learn more about the importance of using high-quality building materials to construct the "backbone" of a home. The Georgia-Pacific Wood Products portfolio -- including the...

Hidden Danger in Your Backyard.
Micronized Copper-Treated Wood is Showing Rapid Decay Raising Concerns for Consumer Safety CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings on 4x4 posts at residential locations reveal dramatic evidence that wood treated with micronized copper preservative(MCQ(TM)) is decaying more rapidly than anticipated. These decay findings raise serious concerns...

Hidden Danger in Your Backyard.
Micronized Copper-Treated Wood is Showing Rapid Decay Raising Concerns for Consumer Safety CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings on 4x4 posts at residential locations reveal dramatic evidence that wood treated with micronized copper preservative(MCQ(TM)) is decaying more rapidly than anticipated. These decay findings raise serious concerns...

Minwax Makes Commitment to Environment with Eco-Friendly Products.
ENERGY RESOURCE-13 January 2009-Minwax Makes Commitment to Environment with Eco-Friendly Products(C)2009 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com Minwax, a leading manufacturer of wood finishing and wood care products, is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact through products that are low in volatile organic compounds (VOC) and biodegradable. ...

Consumer Safety and Product Performance of Micronized Copper Technology Confirmed.
GRIFFIN, Ga., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- On Feb. 9, 2009 in a negative public relations document apparently intended to scare users of treated wood, Charlotte, NC-based Viance criticized the effectiveness of micronized copper wood preservatives. "Viance is once again attempting to create unfounded concerns about consumer safety and product...

Vermont Manufacturing Jobs Fell 2.3% in 2008 According to State Industrial Directory.
EVANSTON, Ill., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial employment in Vermont dropped 2.3% over the past twelve months according to the 2009 Vermont Manufacturers Register, a compilation of state industry published annually by Manufacturers' News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI (http://www.manufacturersnews.com/) reports Vermont lost 1,197 industrial jobs from December 2007...

Illinois Manufacturing Jobs Down 2.1% Over Past Year.
EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturers' News, Inc. -- Industrial employment in Illinois dropped 2.1% over the past twelve months according to the 2009 Illinois Manufacturers Directory, a compilation of state industry published annually by Manufacturers' News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI (http://www.manufacturersnews.com/) reports Illinois lost 19,924 industrial...

Updated FEMA Bulletin Accepts the Use of Non-Paper Faced Gypsum Board in Special Flood Hazard Areas.
ATLANTA, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently published the revised Flood Damage Resistant Materials Requirements manual, which outlines acceptable materials for commercial and residential buildings constructed in special flood hazard areas in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program. Among other wall and ceiling...

DragonBoard US Announces an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with InterGlobal Forest.
NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- DragonBoard US today announces an exclusive distribution agreement with InterGlobal Forest (IGF). IGF has a nationwide footprint, with warehouses and distributors across the United States, along with years of International product importing experience. DragonBoard US (http://www.buydragonboard.com/) is the leader in manufacturing...

Manufacturers Directory Reports South Dakota Industrial Jobs Up Over Year.
EVANSTON, Ill., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturers' News, Inc. -- Industrial employment in South Dakota increased 1.1% over the past twelve months, according to the 2009 South Dakota Manufacturers Register, a compilation of state industry published annually by Manufacturers' News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI (http://www.manufacturersnews.com/) reports South Dakota...