Monthly Archives: April 2012

Apr
30

Got Skills?

Posted by Barry Schoening, Regional Sales Manager

SkillsUSA is a national non-profit organization serving teachers, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health care. SkillsUSA services more than 300,000 students and instructors annually. The Wisconsin State Conference … Continue reading →

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Apr
17

Ecoustics – Acoustical Architectural Plywood

Posted by Eggers Industries

Eggers is thrilled to now be offering four new architectural plywood panels to our existing family of acoustical products which includes acoustical flush doors, stile & rail doors, and jambs. The new Ecoustics line of plywood panels offers both Noise Reduction Coefficient ratings … Continue reading →

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Apr
10

Americans Urged to Prevent Invasive Pests

Posted by Mike Miller, Dir. of Environmental Stewardship

The month of April has been dedicated to sharing information about the serious threat that invasive plant pests, diseases and harmful weeds post to our fruits, vegetables, trees and other plants. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant … Continue reading →

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Apr
6

Natural Characteristics of Wood

Posted by Kyle Newman, Quality Systems Specialist

Each day, in our daily activities in the roles we perform in the architectural woodworking industry, we run across technical terms and jargon. Some may be familiar to us and others may leave us wondering where they came from. Understanding … Continue reading →

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