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 »
Millwood Acquisition Expands National Capabilities
Vienna, OH –Millwood Inc., a maker of unit load and packaging systems, has acquired National Packaging Specialists Inc., a national distributor of engineered packaging films, tape, hoods, air bags and other industrial packaging products to the... more »
Tokyo Trade Fair to Feature High-End Design
Tokyo, Japan – IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living, an international trade fair, will take place October 17 to 19 at Tokyo Big Sight. The fair will showcase a broad range of high-end interior design items including furniture, textile, dining and... 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 »
How To: Teknek Combats Contamination
Charlotte, NC – One of the key problems facing furniture manufacturers will be addressed by Teknek, maker of contact cleaning equipment, at the Xylexpo international furniture and woodworking exhibition in Milan, May 8-12. ... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Delta New Machinery to Carry 5-Year Warranty
Anderson, SC – Delta Power Equipment Corp., a manufacturer of portable, stationary and bench-top machinery, announced that most new Delta woodworking machinery will carry a 5-Year limited warranty against manufacturer’s defects. ... more »
New Style Guide Focuses on Wood Finishing Trends
High Point, NC – Valspar Wood Products has released its “PEEK 2011: Style Guide” featuring contemporary finishing ideas, trends and instruction designed for all levels from hobby woodworkers to industrial craftsmen. ... more »
Revised Safety Standard for Woodworking Machinery
Revised safety requirements for woodworking machinery are now available for purchase from the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) eStandards Store. The O1.1-2009 revisions update the previous O1.1-2004 standards.... 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 »
Italian Machinery Production Improved in 2010
The Studies Office of Acimall, the Italian woodworking machinery and tools manufacturers’ association, said preliminary figures from 2010 indicate that woodworking machinery production increased by 23 percent last year, although not enough... more »
Apprenticeship 2000 Celebrates 15 Years and 100 Graduates
Stanley, NC – Blum, Inc. and its partner companies recently celebrated 15 years and 100 graduates in their Apprenticeship 2000 program. The successful four-year program attracts high school students from five counties in North Carolina with the... more »
Safety Speed Adds New Laser Technology to Panel Saws
Safety Speed Cut is pleased to announce the addition of laser lines to their vertical panel saws. ... more »
ShopBot Introduces Automatic Tool Changer
ShopBot Tools, a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of affordable, high-performance CNC systems, has introduced an automatic tool changer as an option for their professional/industrial line of CNC systems. ... more »
SCOTCHMAN® ADVANCED MEASURING SYSTEMS Multi-Loc Systems
Greater Efficiency, Higher Productivity, and Lower Costs with Multi-Loc Systems... more »
TIGERSAW IS KEY TO YOUR SHOP
Award-winning TigerSaw finds home in many shops across the country! ... more »
