NBMDA hails donors to education program
The North American Building Material Distribution Association is recognizing the gold level supplier donors to its Educational Development Program.
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WCMA holding event in Kentucky
Registration is open for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s 2019 one-day regional plant tour event, hosted by Eagle Machinery & Supply, on June 20-21 in Lexington, Ky.
Providence show returning to 2018 venue
KL Communications, producer of the Fine Furnishings Shows, announces that its 24th annual show in Providence, R.I. will return to the WaterFire Arts Center in 2019.
Florida stair builder wins two awards
Florida Stairworks & Carpentry in Fort Meyers, Fla. won the Best Stair Part and Most Unique Stairway awards from the Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association.
NWFA presents new Next Generation award
Finneas Luca, 11-year-old son of NWFA member Dinu Luca, owner of ADL Floors Inc. in Woodinville, Wash., has been named the first recipient of the NWFA Next Generation award.
WCMA rebrands, adds website resources
The Wood Component Manufacturers Association is launching a new brand that communicates members’ sophisticated and global approach to hardwood manufacturing.
CMA to hold regional event in North Boston
The Cabinet Makers Association will a regional event June 13-14 in North Boston consisting of shop tours, educational seminars, and networking opportunities.
NWFA hosts successful expo
The 2019 Wood Flooring Expo, held May 1-3 in Fort Worth, Texas, was well attended and had a busy show floor, according to the National Wood Flooring Association.
IWF adds Boomerang education program
The International Woodworking Fair announces a new online offering, the IWF Boomerang, allowing access to video archives of education sessions presented during the fair.
Presto presents plenty of scissor lift tables
Presto ECOA Lifts announces the immediate availability of CLT Series Compact Scissor Lifts available in a wide range of capacities including 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 and 6,000 lbs.
Metabo HPT join Gen T movement
Metabo HPT, formerly Hitachi Power Tools, announced it is joining Generation T, a national movement launched by Lowe’s Home Improvement to address the widening skilled trades gap.
Woodcraft hires new sales and marketing VP
Beth Coffey, a former Hobby Lobby executive, has been hired to fill the Vice President of Sales and Marketing position at Woodcraft, according to an announcement by Jack Bigger, Woodcraft President and Chief Executive Officer.
Alphacam lunch-and-learn event on tap
An Alphacam Educational Event is scheduled for May 23 in Ontario, Canada The lunch-and-learn event will cover CAD/CAM processes, automation, ERP implementation, and more.
IWF introduces new education program
The International Woodworking Fair has started a free online education program for instructors and students.
WMIA presents Wooden Globe Awards
During the 2019 Woodworking Industry Conference, the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association recognized two companies and an educator for excellence, presenting them with the association’s annual Wooden Globe Awards.
PLM receives ‘excellent’ rating
The Financial Strength Rating of Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Mutual Insurance Co. was affirmed as A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook by A.M. Best Rating Services, the insurance credit rating source.
Remodeling forecast calls for slower growth
Annual gains in improvement and repair spending on the owner-occupied housing stock are projected to continue decelerating through early next year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, compiled by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
WMIA elects Chairman of the Board
The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association elected a new slate of officers, including Jim Besonen, president of Wood Machinery Systems Inc. in Minnetonka, Minn., as Chairman of the Board at the 2019 Woodworking Industry Conference in Amelia Island, Fla.
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?
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.