A Rose by Any Other Name— How to Protect Your Commercial Symbols
Before you try to sue a competitor with trademark infringement, make sure that what you want to trademark—can be. Trademarks are a gray area of law, not black and white, says R. Scott Tobin. Here’s how to assure your trademarks are binding.
Conditioning: Relieving Those Stresses in Wood
Quality of wood “ain’t” what it used to be. Today’s wood is as stress-prone as we are! Processing lower grade material when gang-ripping first, added to increased speeds of manufacturing, is causing more stress in wood these days. An understanding of the causes may lead to some cures.
The Ongoing Shipper/Carrier Dilemma: 10 Possible Solutions
How do furniture manufacturers provide on time, damage-free transportation to dealers at a price that enables specialized furniture carriers to stay in business? That’s the question the AFMA’s transportation and logistics department is asking, but they have some possible solutions. Read all about it here.
How to get the Best Seat in the House
Consumers are looking for cushions that virtually last forever, so an increase in the use of upgraded cushioning materials and an emphasis on putting the right cushioning with the right spring system continue as priorities for today’s upholstered industry. Cushion vendors discuss the trends to comfort.
Factory Floor: Reusable Filters Solve Pollution Problem
Even though Colonial Furniture Co. was within environmental guidelines, it decided to go one step beyond to assure moral responsibility regarding its dumping of finishing operation filters. At the same time, Colonial saved a lot of money by exchanging dumping practices for reusable filters, recovering upfront costs within a year.
Custom Shop Adapts to Trucking Biz
Foster Wood Specialties is tapping into plus business by adapting its production to customized cabinetry for sleeping compartments in those 18-wheelers. Trucking along the highway has never been so comfortable— or profitable.
Richardson Bros.—Reinventing Itself to stay Competitive: Doing Business in China
This sixth generation American solid wood furniture manufacturer is reinventing itself to stay competitive in the U.S. Building added-value product at competitive pricing is one way it is accomplishing its goal, but it means going off-shore to do so. Joe Richardson III examines his company’s future.
Technology Eases U.S. Labor and Material Cost Concerns
While U.S. furniture manufacturers are heading overseas in increasing numbers to outsource component parts and full piece production, at least one machinery manufacturer feels outsourcing overseas will quickly be a thing of the past. Not everyone agrees. IWF2000 participants speak out.
From the Ashes—Wood Component Company Rebounds From Costly Fire
In only 21 weeks, New Germany Wood Products rises like a phoenix from a devastating fire, renewing its strength with a revamped production flow resulting in increased efficiency and a higher production level. Tips on how to safeguard your future assets.
First Line of Defense: How to get the Most Out of Your Spark Detection Equipment
No two plants are alike, so installing a spark detection system changes with the layout. Installing the sytem properly is key to controlling inevitable fires and other disasters. Check out these tips on the proper use of a spark detection system from an end-user and vendors.
Product Profile
Dust collection and spark detection
IWF2000 wrap-up: Business Is Brisk in Atlanta
When business is booming in Atlanta, business expects business to boom nationwide. Is it? IWF2000 exhibitors review their Atlanta experiences.
May I Have the Envelope Please?… The Challenger Award Winners
Innovation reigned at this year’s IWF2000. While only seven finalists made it to the winner’s circle, the more than 170 entries proved that technology is advancing at high speed. Here’s an overview of machinery judges felt advanced the industry the best.
Multi-functional Seating Tops Design Emphasis 2000
This year’s student designers prove, once again, that creative design is marketable, producible, profitable and downright good! IWF2000’s Design Emphasis showcases the first crop of 21st century furniture designers and their work.
IWF2000 Product Review
Some of the newest products in machinery, equipment, supplies and services are showcased. Watch Modern Woodworking’s upcoming issues for even more of what exhibiting companies introduced this year. |
