IWF Partners Agree on Buyout
By Mike Botta May 24, 2012 – The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) and the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) have agreed to buy out the ownership interest in the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) that is...more »
General Tools Celebrates Milestone at National Hardware Show
By Mike Botta May 10, 2012 – General Tools & Instruments marked its 90th year in business during last week’s National Hardware Show, a show that company helped launch way back in 1946....more »
Xylexpo 2012: Woodworkers Heading for Milan
By Mike Botta Final preparations are under way for woodworking’s big Xylexpo 2012 show taking place May 8 to 12, 2012 in Milan, Italy. ...more »
Building Pros See Business Improving
By Mike Botta March 22, 2012 – As recent news reports indicate that consumer confidence is on the rise, building industry professionals say they are seeing an increase in revenue....more »
U.S. Challenges China to Play by the Rules
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Awards Competition Includes Furniture Design
By Mike Botta February 9, 2012 – A New York-based online design service is inviting furniture designers, students and others to enter its second annual awards competition....more »
Affinity Tool Acquires HTC and Portamate
By Mike Botta January 26, 2012 — Affinity Tool Works, Troy, MI, has acquired tool and accessory manufacturer HTC Products Inc. and its Portamate business unit. The deal was effective January 14, 2012....more »
Knock on Wood for a 2012 Rebound
By Mike Botta January 12, 2012 – As we enter 2012, it’s looking a lot like 2011, 2010, 2009 and, dare we say, 2008. It’s tough to tell these days whether the news is good or bad. One day the word is that auto sales are healthy and...more »
Cabinet Makers Anticipate Growth in 2012
By Mike Botta December 22, 2011 – The nation’s cabinet makers and custom woodworkers are bullish on growth prospects for 2012, according to initial results of a survey conducted by the Milwaukee-based Cabinet Makers Association (CMA). ...more »
Keep ‘Thanks’ in Thanksgiving
By Mike Botta Perhaps the greatest thing about Thanksgiving Day is that it truly is an American holiday, a time to spend with family and close friends, and to be thankful for everything important in our lives. It’s also that rare holiday that...more »
Cabinet Makers Looking for Industry Pros to Help Develop Curriculum
By Mike Botta The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is looking for industry experts, including experienced shop owners and managers, to help develop the curriculum for CMA’s certification education curriculum. ...more »
Carr Lane Mourns the Loss of Its Leader
By Mike Botta Carr Lane Mfg. Co. recently suffered a death in the family with the passing of longtime leader Earl E. Walker at the age of 91. The company reported last week that Walker continued working full time until a week before his death on...more »
Group Introduces Woodworking Reports on Russia/CIS
Dublin, Ireland – International analytical firm Research and Markets has added "Timber & Woodworking in Russia/CIS" to its list of available research reports and data collections....more »
Harvard Study Gets Thumbs Up by Woodworking Group
By Mike Botta Tuscola, IL – The head of WoodLINKS USA, the non-profit national program designed to aid the nation’s wood manufacturing industry, recently applauded a report by Harvard University calling for high schools to improve their...more »
What Happens in Vegas, Stays in the Shop
By Mike Botta Need a really good reason to plan a summer vacation in Vegas? What better reason than to line up new business opportunities. Nearly 20,000 woodworking professionals from around the world are expected to descend...more »
