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 »
Xylexpo 2012: Woodworkers Heading for Milan
By Mike Botta Final preparations are under way for woodworking’s big Xylexpo 2012 show taking place May 8 to 12, 2012 in Milan, Italy. ...more »
How to Prevent Finishing Problems Before They Occur
By Mike Botta April 12, 2012 – The The top executive of the AWFI has issued a series of tips that wood finishers should take to avoid product liability lawsuits that could lead to devastating consequences, including...more »
Building Pros See Business Improving
By Mike Botta March 22, 2012 – As recent news reports indicate that consumer confidence is on the rise, building industry professionals say they are seeing an increase in revenue....more »
Knock on Wood for a 2012 Rebound
By Mike Botta January 12, 2012 – As we enter 2012, it’s looking a lot like 2011, 2010, 2009 and, dare we say, 2008. It’s tough to tell these days whether the news is good or bad. One day the word is that auto sales are healthy and...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 »
Roseburg to Close Facility in Mississippi
Roseburg, OR – Roseburg plans to indefinitely close its particleboard plant located in Louisville, MS. As a result of the closure, approximately 80 employees will be out of work, according to the company. “Weak demand, increasing raw...more »
Manufacturers: Canada Has Leg Up on U.S.
By Mike Botta Canada and the U.S. might be inseparably joined from the neck down, but not so much at the head when it comes to corporate taxes. ...more »
Group Introduces Woodworking Reports on Russia/CIS
Dublin, Ireland – International analytical firm Research and Markets has added "Timber & Woodworking in Russia/CIS" to its list of available research reports and data collections....more »
Report Card: Indiana âAâ, New Mexico âFâ
By Mike Botta Only five states received “A” grades for manufacturing and health while four others were slapped with “F’s” in a new report card released this month by Ball State University. ...more »
New Restrictions on Wood Packaging Materials on Way
A proposal from APHIS would remove the exemption from ISPM 15 on wood packaging material moving between Canada and the U.S. ...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 »
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 »
Wood: Key Weapon in the War Against Climate Change
By Mike Botta With depressed housing still likely to weigh heavily on the economic recovery of America’s woodworking industry, some leaders are pushing hard to spread word of the global benefits of using wood. ...more »
IWF 2010 Announces New Upholstery Symposium and Pavilion
By Mike Botta Atlanta, GA — The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-U.S.A. (IWF), Franklin Furniture Institute and the American Home Furnishings Alliance announced they will partner on a one-day Symposium...more »
