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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Keystone Offers Cabinet Refacing Program
Lancaster, PA – Keystone Wood Specialties is offering customers a free “Hands-On Training for Cabinet Refacing” program in which participants “learn by doing.”... more »
IKEA Swedwood Workers Vote 'Yes'
Danville, VA – In a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board workers at Swedwood’s operation, here, voted to be represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), an... more »
CADCAM Software for Smaller Woodworking Companies
Birmingham, UK – Aiming at smaller woodworking companies or those considering entering the industry, Delcam has launched ArtCAM Express 2011, an entry-level CADCAM package, priced at $149. ArtCAM Express offers essential drawing tools as... more »
Lightweight, Corrosion Resistant Pipe Featured in Wood Drying Application
Cape Cod Wood Sidings, Inc., a division of Marwood Ltd., has selected VICTREX® PEEK™ pipe for its wood kiln heat exchanger system to enhance performance and extend service life. To further heighten the overall performance of the system, the... 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 »
WIC 2011 to Host Industry Forums
The 2011 Woodworking Industry Conference (WIC) is just around the corner, set for May 4-6 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach & Spa in Marco Island, FL. Featured will be discussions and presentations on a variety of topics, including:... more »
