Taking Automation to the Next Level
Industry 4.0. You’ve seen the term being used everywhere lately, from advertisements to articles, brochures and billboards. But what are we talking about?
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Outsourcing Components Just Got Easier
Aside from superb workmanship and industry-leading customer support, Elias Woodworking has always been a favorite supplier of components for shops across the continent because of its vast product selection and central location that saves days on shipping.
HMA officers, board elected for 2019
Bob Miller, of Frank Miller Lumber Co., was elected president of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association by the board of directors at their National Conference and Expo in Savannah, Ga.
World of Wood tackles emerging issues
The state of the trade war, compliance with Prop 65 and formaldehyde labeling, and emerging supply chain technologies were among the leading topics of discussion at the 63rd World of Wood Convention in Tucson, Ariz.
Spitz joins WCA board of directors
The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America welcomes Bruce Spitz to its board of directors.
Stiles' May event explores current trends and challenges
Stiles Machinery looks forward to hosting its Manufacturing Solutions Seminar attended by manufacturers and shop owners from around the country who are looking to take their businesses to the next level.
Hoffmann adds eForm configurator
With the web-based eForm configurator, from Hoffmann Group USA, customers can design their own customised rigid foam inlays.
Stiles leads sanding/finishing seminar
Over 50 individuals from industry and education gathered at a recent Lunch and Learn sponsored by Stiles Machinery and at Madison Area Technical College.
Judges wanted for AWFS Visionary awards
The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers is looking for woodworking industry executives to serve on a panel of judges for this year’s Visionary New Product awards at the AWFS Fair.
NWFA University honored
The National Wood Flooring Association has received a Silver Award for its online learning platform, NWFA University, for the second consecutive year in the 2018 Association Trends All Media Contest.
AkzoNobel invests in North Carolina facility
AkzoNobel announces a multimillion-dollar investment to its wood coatings facility in High Point, N.C., to further strengthen the company’s marketing position in the U.S.
RSA adds Epicor ERP solution
RSA Solutions is now offering Production Coach for Epicor ERP as the result of its new partnership with Cre8tive Technology & Design, a Platinum Epicor technology solution provider.
New product catalog available from Vortex
Vortex Tool Co. has published its new 112-page product catalog, Catalog No. 9, featuring thousands of wood, plastic, insert and machine tooling and accessories.
SNX receives patent on contour bander
SNX Technologies has been awarded a U.S. patent, entitled "Automated Edge Band Application for Non-Linear Work Pieces," for features found on its nVision contour bander.
Rockler recognizes Microjig
Microjig, a provider of table saw accessories, was named the top brand in safety at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware.
Learn about manufacturing execution systems
RSA Solutions is hosting an educational webinar, Mar. 21 at 2 p.m. (EST), on manufacturing execution systems (MES) featuring a panel discussion by six woodworking manufacturers.
IWF makes Fastest 50 list
The International Woodworking Fair has been named one of the Tradeshow Executive’s Magazine “Fastest 50” for exhibit space in 2018.
AWFS calls for Visionary entries
The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers is seeking entries from its 2019 exhibitors for the Visionary New Product Awards and Showcase that will be featured at the AWFS Fair, July 17-20, in Las Vegas.
