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 »
Universal Forest Products Unit Implements Software to Track Tooling
Granger, IN –UFP Granger has implemented software to track their molder template library, machine setups, and the life-cycle of their tooling. The tool-tracking software was developed by Intooligence LLC, located in Elkhart, IN. ... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Book Offers Tips and Tricks for Fixing Things
Atlanta, GA – "The Art of Fixing Things," a new book by Lawrence Pierce, contains 150 tips to repair things, make them last longer and save money.... 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 »
Framing Blades Bring Precision and Speed to Ripping and Cutting Tasks
On the jobsite time is money, so framers need circular saw blades that make fast, precise cuts over a long period of time. That's just what the new Bosch DaredevilT framing blades bring to the table everyday: thin-kerf, extra-hard steel plate blades... more »
Zapkut Seeks Dealers Worldwide
Silchester, UK – Wall saw manufacturer Zapkut is actively seeking dealers around the world to market its range of vertical panel saws. Zapkut products generally are targeted at smaller businesses requiring hard-wearing panel saws for cutting... more »
NOVI Intros Cabinets with Edge-Banding Technology
San Diego, CA – NOVI Industries has introduced Inovia Cabinets into the North American market. The Cabinets use aluminum edge banding technology along with high quality adhesives.... more »
Student Installation Gets Wide Acclaim at Texas A&M
Techno Inc. recently played a major role in helping a group of Texas A&M architecture students turn their design concepts into reality. The project called “Plywood Mesh #002” started as a small furniture project and evolved into an... more »
Rockler to Distribute Laguna Tools
Medina, MN – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, a national retailer of woodworking tools and supplies, announced an agreement with Laguna Tools, a California-based manufacturer of stationary power tools for woodworking, to be the first U.S.... more »
