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 »
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 »
Affinity Tool Acquires HTC and Portamate
By Mike Botta January 26, 2012 — Affinity Tool Works, Troy, MI, has acquired tool and accessory manufacturer HTC Products Inc. and its Portamate business unit. The deal was effective January 14, 2012....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 »
Manufacturing Jobs Are Key to Balancing U.S. Budget
By Mike Botta Drew Greenblatt is passionate about manufacturing and he’s hell bent on waking up America to the fact that manufacturing is, in his words, intrinsic to saving America. “You’re not going to save America by turning out...more »
OSHA to Define New Dust Standards
Edited by Mike Botta The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) wants to make industrial and wood products companies aware of pending new regulations concerning the safe handling of combustible dust. Federal regulators are drawing up new...more »
