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 »
Rockler Reaches Goal to Plant 20,000 Trees
Medina, MN – Rockler Woodworking & Hardware announced that the company met its Earth Day goal of raising enough money to plant 20,000 new hardwood trees. ... more »
Millwood Acquisition Expands National Capabilities
Vienna, OH –Millwood Inc., a maker of unit load and packaging systems, has acquired National Packaging Specialists Inc., a national distributor of engineered packaging films, tape, hoods, air bags and other industrial packaging products to the... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Effort Aims to Educate Next Generation Carpenters
Vancouver, WA – TigerStop LLC, supplier of linear positioning systems, and WoodLINKS USA, an organization dedicated to the educational development of incoming woodworkers, have joined forces to support local middle- and high-school wood shop... 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 »
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 »
