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 »
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 »
Toolstream to Distribute Bench Dog Tools in Europe
Minneapolis, MN – Bench Dog Tools, Inc., in a move to expand its distribution in the United Kingdom and the European continent, has partnered with Toolstream, a distributer of hand tools, power tools and accessories. ... more »
Corner Rounding Router Bit Designed for Furniture Makers
Farmingdale, NY – Amana Tool, manufacturer of industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, has introduced a new corner rounding 3D router bit.... more »
MacKenzie-Dow Gets Ready for Spring
Huntington, WV – MacKenzie-Dow Fine Furniture last week offered dealers a sneak peek of their new products for spring 2012 and readied their new North Carolina showroom for visitors. The company plans to introduce 12 new furniture... 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 »
Pfleiderer Sells North American Operations
Neumarkt, Germany – Uniboard USA LLC, a subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG, has signed an agreement to sell its medium density fiberboard and particleboard facilities located in Moncure, NC, to a subsidiary of Chilean manufacturer, Paneles Arauco... more »
LHG Autograding System, Major Planer Mill Retrofits Announced
Prince George, BC – The Carrier Lumber mill, here, announced last week it is investing in a major upgrade to its planer mill. ... more »
Project Director Named at Jokake Construction
Phoenix, AZ – Curtis McFarland has joined Jokake Construction as project director of its Education/Municipal Building Team, and will take over the direct management and leadership of Jokake’s public sector construction operations. ... 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 »
Contractor Writes Book About DIY Mishaps
Vancouver, WA (December 22, 2011) – General contractor, mortgage broker and real estate agent Jerry Hibbs has written a new book titled, "The Hilarious Adventures of the Home Handyman" (ISBN-10: 0615541798; ISBN-13: 978-0615541792).... more »
AWFI Moves, Expands Operations
South Boston, VA – The AWFI, formerly known as the American Wood Finishing Institute, is shifting operations from Southern New Jersey to Southern Virginia and expanding to serve a larger section of the coatings industry. ... 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 »
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 »
Xylexpo 2012 Exhibition Registrations ‘Encouraging’
Milan, Italy – Xylexpo 2012, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry supplies, will take place May 8-12, 2012 in the Milan Exhibition Center at the Fieramilano fairgrounds in Rho.... more »
Redesigned Lithium Ion Drill/Driver and NiCd Hammerdrill Unveiled
Towson, MD – Porter-Cable is set to launch its next generation 18-Volt Lithium Ion Drill/Driver (PCL180CDK-2) and 18-Volt NiCd Hammerdrill (PC180CHDK-2). Both models were redesigned to offer general contractors, service tradesmen,... more »
Canyon Creek Hires Market Veteran
Monroe, WA – Glen Streeter has been named sales director at Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. With 30 years of sales and marketing leadership in building materials industries, Streeter has held positions with Black & Decker, Stanley, Enkeboll... more »
Trim Router Table Can be Used Virtually Anywhere
Medina, MN – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced its Trim Router Table, merging the stability of a standard router table with the mobility of a compact router. Using pre-drilled holes to attach a clamping strip, the unit can be... more »
Finish Nailer Changes Game for Trim Carpenters
New Britain, CT –Bostitch has introduced of a new 15-gauge finish nailer kit, model N62FNK-2. The new model is designed for applications such as the installation of molding, door/window casings, trim, hardwood flooring, furniture, solid... more »
Wood Turning Estimating Made Easier
Brooten, MN – Glacial Wood Products announced it has developed an online calculator to simplify custom estimating for designers.... more »
