Woodshop News Editors

Ridgid, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, celebrated Father’s Day by creating a tribute video recognizing how the work fathers do can inspire their children’s career choices.

The Felder Group is revving up preparations for the IWF 2022 in Atlanta with offers of free show tickets and chance to win a new Hammer CNC machine.

Cefla Finishing, supplier of finishing, decoration, and digital printing solutions, announces the appointment of Giuseppe Scazziota as the new Managing Director over North America.

Blum has introduced the Compact Clip, its newest innovation for face frame cabinetry.

AP Lazer introduces a new entry-level laser machine, the SN2616LR, featuring a low rider carriage cart, allowing the machine to effortlessly move from its standard position to the floor with a simple press of a button.

Milwaukee Tool introduces the Wrecker, a new Sawzall blade for demolition and remodeling jobs.

Mirka USA introduces a new line of 3” x 4” sanding products headlined by the DEOS 343XCV electric-powered orbital sander and a variety of professional grade abrasives, abrasive sponges, and accessories.

Festool announces the launch of its new PHC 18 charging station, Ratchet Systainer Set and 6” Abrasive Systainer Set, available starting July 12.

Three students at The Krenov School in Fort Bragg, Calif., are recipients of scholarships awarded by The Krenov Foundation and funded by Woodcraft Supply.

Makita U.S.A. is introducing High Performance Gloves with seven different functional styles, from general purpose to extreme impact protection and more.

Metabo HPT introduces The Tank, an eight-gallon, 225 psi, trolley-style air compressor, model EC1315S.

Bantam Tools is launching a new Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Getting Started Course on the basics of milling 2D and 2.5D designs to give CNC users hands-on experience milling engravings and machining designs.

PaintLine has hired Jason Hollifield as Regional Sales Representative for the Dallas-Ft. Worth market.

The IWF has announced the 86 contestants for its 2022 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Awards competition.

ANCA CNC Machines, based Melbourne, Australia, is conducting its fifth annual Tool of the Year competition to celebrate the deep experience

MicroJig introduces the FitFinder 1/2 Gauge for finding the exact center of stock with no measuring or math.

Chemcraft presents Acquaduro, a 2K polyurethane waterborne system that delivers water and chemical resistance, while also being low VOC, low odor and virtually HAPs free, according to the company.

MicroJig’s flagship product, the GRR-RIPPER, will be in all 200 Home Depot Canada stores starting May 21 through Father’s Day until June 26, according to the company.

REHAU announces the newest application of its RAUVISIO Noir monotonic matte surface, RAUVISIO Noir Compact.

Grass America presents its Tipmatic Soft-Close and Sensomatic opening systems.

Vollmer introduces three new VGrind tool and cutter grinders based on the company’s double-spindle concept which enables precise and efficient multi-level machining of carbide tools such as drills, milling cutters, or reamers.

The Furniture Society has opened registration for its first virtual conference, FS22: Working Together, taking place June 8-11.

The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association’s Stair Academy will present a Stair Balustrade class June 13-15 in Smyrna, Ga.

The Felder Group has added a new feature to its used machinery website, World4Machines.com, that allows users to sell their machines for free.

Grass America introduces Dynapro2.0, a new slide system that packs the best features of the Dynapro into a 2D version.

Daniela Vlad has been appointed Managing Director of AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings and will lead the strategic direction across a diverse product portfolio

Woodpeckers introduces the ThinRip Guide, a table saw accessory that delivers consistent thin strips without binding, burning or kickback, according to the company.

Charles G. G. Schmidt & Co. has acquired Esta-USA and Dispozablade products and is now the exclusive distributor of these products throughout North America.

The National Wood Flooring Association has inducted South Lynn of Universal Floors into its Legacy Scholarship program through the NWFA Education and Research Foundation.

PaintLine has opened a warehouse and distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario, to better serve its customers and dealers in the eastern Canada.

The Hettich Group has received a 2022 Premier Award from Steelcase, a multi-national manufacturer of office furnishings and spatial solutions based in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Milwaukee Tool is adding the cordless M18 Orbital 1/4" Sheet Sander, featuring the lowest vibration and best dust collection in its class, according to the company.

The U.S. economy added 428,000 jobs in April, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, according to the monthly statement from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Castaly presents to new CNC dovetail machines with different pre-programmed production profiles.

Global Shop Solutions, a provider of ERP software, has launched a new Fast Track ERP Implementation to reduce the time it takes manufacturers to go live with ERP software and achieve a quicker return on investment.

The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat and the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) announced a new partnership that will make ICFPA the focal of the forest sector globally

The Federal Reserve increased the federal funds interest rate by half a percentage point yesterday, the first 50-basis-point hike since 2000.

The International Wood Products Association, in partnership with the National Wood Flooring Association, is offering due diligence training courses this June in St. Louis.

Producers of Boston Design Week chose the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in Boston for its Producer’s Award, which recognizes the organization’s educational achievements.

Building on the best features of its Auto-Line Drill Guide, Woodpeckers introduces the AutoAngle Drill Guide to drill at a precise angle as well as perfectly square.

Manual push stackers from Presto Lifts are ideal for a wide variety of light industrial, warehousing, and retail back-room applications.

Grass America announces the Vionaro Drawer System, featuring the company’s Dynapro concealed drawer slide.

Wood-Mode introduces new cabinetry collection

SATA introduces new SATAjet K 1800 sprayer

ATLAS HOMEWARES introduces new Everitt and Griffith collections