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 »
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 »
Universal Forest Products Unit Implements Software to Track Tooling
Granger, IN –UFP Granger has implemented software to track their molder template library, machine setups, and the life-cycle of their tooling. The tool-tracking software was developed by Intooligence LLC, located in Elkhart, IN. ... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Canadian Students Receive Furniture Design Awards
Leesburg, VA – The global polymer processing company REHAU, in conjunction with furniture component manufacturer Hettich, recently presented awards to two groups of Canadian student winners from the 2011 International Design Award... more »
Book Offers Tips and Tricks for Fixing Things
Atlanta, GA – "The Art of Fixing Things," a new book by Lawrence Pierce, contains 150 tips to repair things, make them last longer and save money.... 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 »
