IWF Partners Agree on Buyout
By Mike Botta May 24, 2012 – The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) and the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) have agreed to buy out the ownership interest in the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) that is...more »
Study Urges Exporting States to Shun Woodworking
By Mike Botta A new study suggests that exporting states need to become more flexible in dealing with their international trading partners because products sought 10 years ago may not be the same products they want now. And, wood products are...more »
North American Furniture Suppliers Eye Exports
By Mike Botta Taking advantage of the weak dollar, pent up demand and a strong German economy, U.S. and Canadian companies plan to pursue export opportunities in Europe again, according to trade show organizer Koelnmesse Inc. More than 40 North...more »
Smooth Ride for Zurich’s New Trams
Zurich, Switzerland – Engineering company Emotec has enhanced the performance of a tram wheel profiling machine used by the Zurich public transport organization, VBZ, by retrofitting it with a lathing capability and a CNC system from NUM....more »




