Design Excellence Competition Accepting Entries
High Point, NC (May 24, 2012) – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) is accepting entries for its 2012 Design Excellence Competition, an awards program that focuses exclusively on outdoor furnishings products. ... more »
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 »
Keystone Implements Web Site Improvements
Lancaster, PA – Keystone Wood Specialties launched “Phase One” of its new Web site at www.keystonewood.com. According to the company, the goal was three-fold: ... more »
Roseburg Plants Receive Compliance Certification
Dillard, OR – All Roseburg composite panel plants have been certified as compliant with the Composite Panels Association’s, Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) certification program. ... 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 »
Roseburg and OMNOVA Debut Woodgrain Surface Designs
Dillard, OR – Roseburg Forest Products Co. and OMNOVA Solutions recently unveiled four woodgrain laminate designs aimed at the cabinetry and retail store fixtures markets.... more »
Tech Specialist Warns of Contamination Dangers
Miami, FL – The danger of contamination on decorative surfaces for the furniture sector was highlighted recently by Sheila Hamilton, technical director of Teknek, a U.K.-based company with U.S. facilities in Charlotte, NC.... 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 »
RedBuilt Acquiring Certain Assets from Standard Structures
BOISE, ID – RedBuilt, a supplier of engineered lumber products, recently signed an agreement to purchase certain Standard Structures Inc. (SSI) assets, such as equipment, raw materials inventory and intellectual property.... more »
Book Details Techniques and Tips for Working With Veneer
Atglen PA – “Advanced Veneering and Alternative Techniques” (Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.) is the title of a new book by award-winning artist and self-taught woodworker, Scott Grove. ... more »
Sherwin-Williams Introduces Formaldehyde-Free Varnish
Cleveland, OH – Sherwin-Williams, through its Product Finishes division, has introduced formaldehyde free Sher-Wood F3 Kemvar Varnish for industrial wood finishing applications. As a drop-in replacement for conventional conversion varnish... more »
ArtCAM User Groups Move to 4 Different Locations
Salt Lake City, UT – Delcam announced four different locations across North America for its ArtCAM User Group meetings next month. ArtCAM is a CNC software package for woodworking, sign making, engraving, mold making and jewelry.... more »
Flakeboard Selling Particleboard Mill
Markham, Canada - Flakeboard Co. Ltd. reached an agreement with Roseburg Forest Products for the sale of Flakeboard's Louisiana Particleboard (LPB) plant.... more »
PAM Fastening Expands Staff
Charlotte, NC – PAM Fastening Technology recently announced the addition of two new positions within its sales department. The company said it experienced record sales in 2010 and is expanding its organization “to prepare for future... more »
Timber Products Gets Carb Phase 2 Certification
Springfield, OR – Adding to its lineup of sustainable certifications, Timber Products Co. announced that its particleboard division in Medford, OR, has achieved California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 level compliance for its industrial,... more »
Furniture Brands Announces Management Changes
St. Louis, MO – Furniture Brands International named Mark E. Stephens as president of Broyhill Furniture Industries. Stephens served as Broyhill's VP of sales and marketing since 2007. He succeeds Jeffrey L. Cook, who resigned. ... more »
Daubert Chemical Receives Marketing Award
Chicago, IL – Daubert Chemical Co., Inc. and its marketing partner, Sales Development Associates of St. Louis, were awarded a Targeted Advertising & Marketing (TAM) award by the Business Marketing Association.... more »
Nordson Announces Executive Appointments to Adhesive Dispensing Group
Duluth, Georgia – Nordson Corp. announced a number of planned changes to the leadership of its Adhesive Dispensing Systems Group, based here. The appointments were effective April 5. George Porter, Manager, Market Development... more »
Revolutionizing the Laminated Products Industry
The laminate industry has revolutionized commercial and residential furniture, partitions, flooring, moldings, window construction and more. Demand for more cost-effective products using veneers, both man-made and natural, are growing daily. Today,... more »
