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Manufacturers hold Long Island expo
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 17 June 2013 00:00
The second bi-annual Long Island Woodworking Machinery and Supply Expo was held April 11-13 at the FMT Machinery warehouse in Bay Shore, N.Y. In addition to FMT Machinery, the event was supported by 10 other sponsors, including C.R. Onsrud, Martin Machinery, TimeSavers, Robert’s Plywood, Colorspec, Cabinet Vision, Alphacam, Simantec, Weinig Group and Woodshop News.
Boston craft show endures despite tragedy
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 17 June 2013 00:00
The Society of Arts and Crafts celebrated its 12th annual Craftboston Spring Show April 19-21 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. After being shut down for one day because of the hunt for suspects in the Boston Marathon terrorist attacks, attendance was still close to what it had been in previous years.
Philly furniture show breeds optimism
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 17 June 2013 00:00
The 19th annual Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show, held April 5-7 at the 23rd Street Armory in downtown Philadelphia, had a full slate of exhibitors, dominated by furniture makers seeking a share of a resurgent high-end clientele that frequents this retail show of handmade products.
Member-based shop opens in North Carolina
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 20 May 2013 00:00
Chris Estes says he can’t remember what he had for breakfast on any given day, but when he hears about the success of a new member-based woodworking shop or school, he never forgets about it. That’s why he recently started a community shop on his own called the Carolina Woodworking Shop in Graham, N.C.
Thos. Moser seeks to expand in Southeast
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 20 May 2013 00:00
Thos. Moser, the Auburn, Maine-based makers of fine wood furnishings for the residential and contract markets, is experiencing tremendous growth in the education and hospitality segments.
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