News Desk

Custom LeatherCraft (CLC Work Gear) introduces a new line of Molded Base tool bags and carriers specifically made for trade professionals.

Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Owens Community College will present a Spray Finishing Technology Workshop, a three-day intensive training program, Mar. 2-4, 2022 in Toledo, Ohio.

Tresco Lighting announces a distribution partnership with the Swidget Corp., a developer of modular smart home technology.

Weather Guard has introduced 38 new Saddle and Lo-Side Boxes with an updated, modern appearance and advanced technology to enhance the user experience.

AAG announces the promotion of Benjie Massara to North American WardJet sales manager. Massara has been with WardJet for 10 years, where he has held a number of positions.

Hardware Resources, a manufacturer of kitchen and bath building products, has expanded its NorthPoint Cabinetry line to include a new slate finish option.

When Kelly Victor-Burke of Burke Architectural Millwork (BAM) in Livonia, Mich. started her journey to find skilled help for her shop in 2017, she never imagined her efforts would have an impact on the entire woodworking industry.

The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) Furniture Foundation recently awarded $44,000 in grants for 2021, with a focus on scholarships for training and academic programs to support the industry.

Metabo HPT announces the newest addition to its cordless nailer lineup, model NT1850DF, the MultiVolt 18-gauge compact brad nailer.

Nova USA Wood Products, a supplier of hardwood products and accessories, has introduced a new online course dedicated to helping contractors, architects, interior designers and engineers stay up-to-date with the latest technology and trends in sustainable tropical hardwoods.

Woodpeckers introduces the Simple Set Fence Gauges for aligning the rip fence, repeating setups, and checking table-to-blade alignment.

The latest version of Hexagon’s AlphaCAM software helps to significantly reduce the time required to quote and process jobs by breaking multi-body solid models into individual components and batch processing assemblies, according to the company.

Curtis Ostler has joined WallGoldfinger Furniture, a division of Mark Richey Woodworking, as its director of business development.

Blum has introduced more color options for its Aventos cover cap line. Along with a new look, the cover caps will now be available in silk white, light gray and dark gray.

Custom LeatherCraft presents the FlexGrip Series 363 of work gloves, featuring eight styles to help protect trades professionals on the job.

Katja Wahl is the new marketing manager at Nova USA Wood Products, a supplier of hardwood products and accessories. She is responsible for leading the company’s sales, marketing and public relations efforts.

AXYZ announces the addition of the Metalworker router to its inventory of industrial-grade CNC machines.

Timesavers has hired Jeff Novak as Vice President for Wood Sales. Novak will be responsible for product planning, commercial strategy and dealer development for Timesavers and Dubois Equipment Co.

Festool is launching a nationwide search for trades professionals and advanced DIYers to test its TID 18 cordless impact driver. Festool will select ten winners to provide reviews.

The Architectural Woodwork Institute invites public comments on its proposed Manufactured Wood Casework standard (AWI 1232) through Oct. 11.

The International Wood Products Association announces that Bradley McKinney has been selected to serve as the new executive director of the organization. He assumes the role on Sept 13.

McFeely’s has partnered with Spax to introduce the PowerTrim trim head finishing screws, a specialty fastener for attaching wood and composite/PVC trim boards.

Festool will launch two new products in October aimed at building greater efficiency into the jobsite, the MX-A dust extraction attachment and the Systainer 3 Centrotec Organizer.

Jinsoo Kim of Cresskill, N.J., a student at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine, won the Best of Show award at the 2021 AWFS Fresh Wood Competition.