Bio-Rust Replaces Toxic and Costly Rust Removal Operations
Walter Surface Technologies is pleased to announce the availability of Bio-Rust, a non-corrosive solution that eradicates rust on iron and mild steel. By providing workers with a safe, biodegradable alternative to traditionally hazardous, labor... more »
Spencer Dick Named to Industry Trade Advisory Committee
Vancouver, WA – Spencer Dick, CEO of TigerStop LLC, has been appointed to serve on the International Trade Administration’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee on automotive equipment and capital goods (ITAC2).... more »
Roseburg and OMNOVA Debut Woodgrain Surface Designs
Dillard, OR – Roseburg Forest Products Co. and OMNOVA Solutions recently unveiled four woodgrain laminate designs aimed at the cabinetry and retail store fixtures markets.... more »
PureColor Names Product Development VP
Santa Fe, NM – Mark Miles, global technical director at Sherwin-Williams, has joined PureColor Inc., as VP of product development. PureColor makes high performance wood coatings. Miles has 25 years of experience in formulating coating... more »
Effort Aims to Educate Next Generation Carpenters
Vancouver, WA – TigerStop LLC, supplier of linear positioning systems, and WoodLINKS USA, an organization dedicated to the educational development of incoming woodworkers, have joined forces to support local middle- and high-school wood shop... more »
Shaking up the Machine Tools Market
NUM started shipping the Flexium platform in 2008. NUM attributes its rapid success to both performance and business factors. The 10,000th model of NUM's new-generation CNC kernel, Flexium, has been produced within three years from launch - marking a... more »
Pfleiderer Sells North American Operations
Neumarkt, Germany – Uniboard USA LLC, a subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG, has signed an agreement to sell its medium density fiberboard and particleboard facilities located in Moncure, NC, to a subsidiary of Chilean manufacturer, Paneles Arauco... more »
LHG Autograding System, Major Planer Mill Retrofits Announced
Prince George, BC – The Carrier Lumber mill, here, announced last week it is investing in a major upgrade to its planer mill. ... more »
Tech Specialist Warns of Contamination Dangers
Miami, FL – The danger of contamination on decorative surfaces for the furniture sector was highlighted recently by Sheila Hamilton, technical director of Teknek, a U.K.-based company with U.S. facilities in Charlotte, NC.... more »
Project Director Named at Jokake Construction
Phoenix, AZ – Curtis McFarland has joined Jokake Construction as project director of its Education/Municipal Building Team, and will take over the direct management and leadership of Jokake’s public sector construction operations. ... more »
Indiana Dimension Implements Software To Manage Tooling Library
Indiana Dimension, Inc., a producer of wood cabinet doors and components, has implemented new software for tracking the cost, location, profile, and lifespan of their tooling. The tool-tracking software was developed by Intooligence LLC, located in... more »
New Architectural Millwork Product Line Introduced
Brooten, MN (December 22, 2011) – Glacial Wood Products, a custom wood turning manufacturer, has launched a new line of architectural millwork, featuring designs and accents for cabinet, furniture and woodworking projects.... more »
Contractor Writes Book About DIY Mishaps
Vancouver, WA (December 22, 2011) – General contractor, mortgage broker and real estate agent Jerry Hibbs has written a new book titled, "The Hilarious Adventures of the Home Handyman" (ISBN-10: 0615541798; ISBN-13: 978-0615541792).... more »
AWFI Moves, Expands Operations
South Boston, VA – The AWFI, formerly known as the American Wood Finishing Institute, is shifting operations from Southern New Jersey to Southern Virginia and expanding to serve a larger section of the coatings industry. ... more »
Winsted Launches New Custom Wood Division
Minneapolis, MN – Winsted Corp. has expanded its custom console capabilities with the launch of a new division. Winsted Custom Wood will focus on manufacturing custom cabinetry and millwork for control room installations.... more »
Parts Washer Eliminates Use of Industrial Solvents, Actively the Improves Health and Safety of Workers
Even with today’s knowledge and understanding of toxic compounds in the workplace, thousands of industrial workers are needlessly exposed to them on a daily basis. ... more »
New Manufacturing Facility to Hire 100 Workers
St. Paul, MN - Northern Contours, a manufacturer of cabinet components and membrane pressed surfaces, is set to open a new manufacturing location in Mesa, AZ. The company is in the process of investing approximately $4 million into facility upgrades,... more »
Students Learn Advanced Manufacturing While Building Drag Racer
Colfax, CA - Colfax High School has developed a program of vocational training courses such as wood and metal shop to prepare students for careers as cabinetmakers, machinists and auto mechanics. Under the program, the students are given the... more »
Xylexpo 2012 Exhibition Registrations ‘Encouraging’
Milan, Italy – Xylexpo 2012, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry supplies, will take place May 8-12, 2012 in the Milan Exhibition Center at the Fieramilano fairgrounds in Rho.... more »
RedBuilt Acquiring Certain Assets from Standard Structures
BOISE, ID – RedBuilt, a supplier of engineered lumber products, recently signed an agreement to purchase certain Standard Structures Inc. (SSI) assets, such as equipment, raw materials inventory and intellectual property.... more »
