General Tools Celebrates Milestone at National Hardware Show
By Mike Botta May 10, 2012 – General Tools & Instruments marked its 90th year in business during last week’s National Hardware Show, a show that company helped launch way back in 1946....more »
U.S. Challenges China to Play by the Rules
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Perennial Wood Now Targeting Outdoor Applications
By Mike Botta February 23, 2012 – The Eastman Chemical Company earlier this month introduced its outdoor line of trademarked Perennial Wood products to the building and construction trade. Targeted were makers of outdoor wood furniture and...more »
Cabinet Makers Anticipate Growth in 2012
By Mike Botta December 22, 2011 – The nation’s cabinet makers and custom woodworkers are bullish on growth prospects for 2012, according to initial results of a survey conducted by the Milwaukee-based Cabinet Makers Association (CMA). ...more »
Wood Products Up Despite Economic Turmoil
By Mike Botta December 8, 2011 – While the deep financial troubles in Europe deepen and the fragile U.S. economy seems to be barely limping along, recent reports indicate some encouraging trends....more »
Carr Lane Mourns the Loss of Its Leader
By Mike Botta Carr Lane Mfg. Co. recently suffered a death in the family with the passing of longtime leader Earl E. Walker at the age of 91. The company reported last week that Walker continued working full time until a week before his death on...more »
Cabinet Makers Group Launches Certification Program
Las Vegas, NV - The Cabinet Makers Association last week introduced a professional credentialing program to the cabinet making and custom woodworking industry. Using both live and web based technologies, the program aims to allow industry...more »
Knape & Vogt Bolsters Drawer-Slide Business; Will Close John Sterling
Grand Rapids, MI – Knape & Vogt (KV) is expanding its operations here by increasing its drawer-slide manufacturing capabilities and consolidating its newly acquired John Sterling Corp. operations currently located in Richmond, IL. ...more »
How to Fix Manufacturing, Let’s Count the Ways
By Mike Botta The more one watches Congress in action, the more one understands why it is so difficult to quickly move forward even on some of the nation’s more critical issues....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 »
What Happens in Vegas, Stays in the Shop
By Mike Botta Need a really good reason to plan a summer vacation in Vegas? What better reason than to line up new business opportunities. Nearly 20,000 woodworking professionals from around the world are expected to descend...more »
