On the surface
• A look at this year’s trends for both residential
and commercial solid surface applications.
• Letter from ISSFA president
• Q & A with Decorative Surfaces Council
• On the Surface Product Showcase

Adding value
Component manufacturer Mid Atlantic Wood Products, Inc. in Taylorsville, NC, is competing in today’s changing industry climate by not only looking for new markets to serve, but also adding value to products for its current customer base.

Some Comments on Troubleshooting
DRYING Defects
Part 1: Checks and Splits
Dr. Fred Lamb examines the major causes for the typical defects that occur when drying hardwood lumber along with some workable solutions. He says a new kiln schedule is the last thing you need.

Your supervisors can tell you where you are in the lean journey
Want to gauge your progress in the lean journey? One way is to look at your supervisors’ activities. The front line supervisor and/or lead person, of all individuals affected by a Lean transformation,