Upholstery Shop Special
"Reach out and touch" Philosophy...
By putting its customers on its "Board of Directors" so to speak, Massoud Furniture is reaching new marketing heights, letting the customers and the consumer dictate product direction. Tap in on this company’s success plan.
Upholstery news
Upholstery manufacturers leaving meth-based adhesives. Alexvale Furniture aquisition by La-Z-Boy concludes. R.E. Coffey Inc. takes Morganton Chair into new millennium.
Design flexibility and in-house rototyping make "little guys" look big
Design flexibility and in-house prototyping are making this "little guy" (or girl) operate like one of the big leaguers. Charles Alan Inc., a 17-person, woman-owned upholstered seating company, is only two years old but already capturing big time customers like American Airlines and the University of Texas. Here’s how.
Legal: Antitrust in Cyberspace
E-commerce is the buzz word of new millennium marketing, but how does the law look at internet strategies? R. Scott Tobin answers some of the most often-asked questions regarding the law and cyberspace business. Gang Ripping Crooked Lumber
The increased use of lower grades of lumber is providing a real challenge to gang ripping first. Variability in lumber characteristics, particularly in crook or side bend, are reasons for concern. Dr. Fred Lamb discusses some causes and cures for this potential problem area. Safety in the Plant
From the right kind of shoe to the best in safety aprons, here’s what the well-dressed plant employee should be wearing this year to assure a company’s good safety record. Transportation: Lowering Your Import/Export Shipping Rates
Now there is help for the small and medium manufacturer who wants to get into the import/export business but, until now, has found shipping rates and services beyond reach. LTD Shipping Association is leveling the playing field and leveraging the purchasing power for the smaller shipper. Here’s how you can participate more easily in the overseas business market. The Importance of Measuring Moisture Content in Wood
Checking moisture content doesn’t end at the front of production. Wood is constantly adjusting to its environment - all the way through the manufacturing process. Industry experts give good advice on how to keep the balance and quality in the final product. How’s Your Hardwood I.Q.?
With quality timber in demand more than ever and the EPA considering implementation of permits before each logging operation, it could get even tougher to find the the best wood you need now. But advanced technology and building vendor relationships will go a long way in helping you solve your wood supply problems. Try these ideas.
The Carolinas Woodworking Show
Who’s who and what’s what at this month’s woodworking machinery and supply show at Greensboro, NC. Don’t miss this important regional event. |
