Henkel System Speeds Laminating Processes
Düsseldorf, Germany (May 24, 2012) – Henkel has developed a system solution for the aeration of laminating adhesives that enables clean machining even at high production speeds, according to the company. The system was developed in... more »
Rockler Reaches Goal to Plant 20,000 Trees
Medina, MN – Rockler Woodworking & Hardware announced that the company met its Earth Day goal of raising enough money to plant 20,000 new hardwood trees. ... more »
Toolstream to Distribute Bench Dog Tools in Europe
Minneapolis, MN – Bench Dog Tools, Inc., in a move to expand its distribution in the United Kingdom and the European continent, has partnered with Toolstream, a distributer of hand tools, power tools and accessories. ... more »
MacKenzie-Dow Gets Ready for Spring
Huntington, WV – MacKenzie-Dow Fine Furniture last week offered dealers a sneak peek of their new products for spring 2012 and readied their new North Carolina showroom for visitors. The company plans to introduce 12 new furniture... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Canyon Creek Hires Market Veteran
Monroe, WA – Glen Streeter has been named sales director at Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. With 30 years of sales and marketing leadership in building materials industries, Streeter has held positions with Black & Decker, Stanley, Enkeboll... more »
Keystone Offers Cabinet Refacing Program
Lancaster, PA – Keystone Wood Specialties is offering customers a free “Hands-On Training for Cabinet Refacing” program in which participants “learn by doing.”... more »
Finish Nailer Changes Game for Trim Carpenters
New Britain, CT –Bostitch has introduced of a new 15-gauge finish nailer kit, model N62FNK-2. The new model is designed for applications such as the installation of molding, door/window casings, trim, hardwood flooring, furniture, solid... more »
Strahler Named to Product Development Post
Anderson, SC – DELTA Power Equipment Corp., a designer and manufacturer of portable, stationary and benchtop woodworking machinery and equipment, has named Mark Strahler as Director of New Product Development. From 1977 to 2000, Strahler rose... more »
Woodworking Groups Lobby Congress on Bottom Line Issues
Washington, DC -- Woodworking industry members were among manufacturing representatives that met recently with congressional leaders to discuss legislation and regulations that directly impact those in the woodworking industry. ... more »
Herkules Offers Rebates on Spray Gun Washers
Walled Lake, MI – Herkules Equipment Corp., maker of the “Classic Blue” spray gun washer Model G200, is offering a cash-back program to end users on selected products during the months of May, June and July, 2011. ... more »
