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Our lives’ dependence on the forests around us is mirrored by the intrinsic human need for artistic expression. However, the connection between wood and art goes beyond just this shared bond. Wood can be a backdrop for art… The Granville Center for the Arts is a non-profit run 100% by volunteers, dedicated to fostering a […]

Examining the Benefits of 10’ Maple Veneer Core Panels Anyone who has studied housing has noted the changes in ceiling heights through time.  In the old days, many homes relied on high ceilings in living areas, so hot air would be lifted away from the occupants.  The advent of air conditioning changed this, and builders […]

Bill Thompson, a Team Lead in our Chatham, Virginia mill, has experienced a rather amazing story that touches on history, family, home and friendship.  So amazing, that 60 Minutes chose to report on it earlier this year.  It started when Bills’s grandfather bought a property at an auction in 1917. “There were 220 acres of […]

One of the limitations of the hardwood plywood and veneer industry is the availability of responsibly sourced logs.  There’s only so much to go around of all the different trees that have reached proper harvesting stages.  And unlike synthetic materials (think paper or vinyl) we can’t just print more of a given look if we […]