Monthly Archives: December 2011

Dec
27

We Tweet, Do you?

Posted by Peter Natzke, Regional Sales Manager

The growth of social media over the last few years has certainly introduced a new method of communication to our lives both personally and professionally. It has also led to an entirely new language which will be discussed later. Whether … Continue reading →

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Dec
27

Maine Starts the Push for Other “Green” Wood Certifications

Posted by Mike Miller, Dir. of Environmental Stewardship

The Governor of Maine, Paul LePage, has signed an executive order expanding the requirements of green building standards to include other forest management organizations besides the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). This is the first step by a major forest products … Continue reading →

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Dec
9

Eggers Implements New Specialty Door Labels

Posted by Dan Hibbs, Product Development Manager

There will no longer be any confusion as to whether or not a specific door is a specialty construction.  Eggers is now applying specialty door labels to all acoustical (STC), lead-lined and bullet-resistant door constructions. This label can be viewed … Continue reading →

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Dec
6

What is Fumed Veneer?

Posted by Mike Bauman, Research & Development Manager

Fuming wood is the process of exposing wood to ammonia vapors to achieve a warm rich chocolate brown color. Fuming has gone in and out of fashion and seems to be once again a desired unique and distinctive look. Many … Continue reading →

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Dec
1

Improving Plant Efficiencies | How do we help Herbie?

Posted by Brian Hibbs, Industrial Engineer

“We aren’t moving at two miles per hour. So with five hours to go…It’s going to be DARK by the time we get there. And Herbie is standing here next to me delaying the throughput of the entire troop.” This … Continue reading →

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