News Desk

Better Vacuum Cups presents a new vacuum cup for SCM/Morbidelli Accord and M series pod and rail machining centers.

The National Wood Flooring Association has released its 2022 Hands-On Training Calendar. These events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and Canada.

Woodcraft Solutions offers new segmented mortise and tenon templates for the PantoRouter joinery machine.

The San Diego County Fair, in association with the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association, is calling for entries to the 39th annual Design in Wood competition.

Turner Cindy Drozda and woodworker Scott Grove are combining their unique skills in a live, dual-demonstration educational event, scheduled for Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. (EST).

Dremel introduces the model 8260 cordless rotary tool, featuring a brushless motor and double the runtime of the brand’s previous cordless offering, according to the company.

Kountry Kraft Custom Cabinetry in Newmanstown, Pa. recently hosted the Susquehanna chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) for a factory tour and panel discussion.

Colonial Saw and the Wisconsin chapter of the Architectural Woodwork Institute recently sponsored a joinery and fastener presentation to students in the cabinetmaking and millwork program at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wis.

Shaper Tools, the manufacturer of the Shaper Origin hand-held CNC router, introduced the Shaper Classroom Guide for Educators program in November.

Osborne Wood Products presents a collection of new corbels to complement traditional or contemporary spaces.

MicroJig introduces a BladeClean, a new all-in-one system for cleaning saw blades and router bits.

Grass America announces the Kinvaro Series of lifter systems, with smooth, quiet action and a sleek European design.

Castle USA, a manufacturer of pocket cutting machinery, face frame assembly tables and tooling, has named Mathias Forsman as Chief Executive Officer.

Registration is open for the 2022 World of Wood Convention, hosted by the International Wood Products Association and scheduled for Apr. 6-8 in Orlando, Fla.

The Felder Group is mourning the death of its founder and long-time managing director, Johann Felder (1930-2021).

Martin introduces the BI-MATIC Prima 7.3-r.a. Plus One edgebander, a hot melt machine capable of edging material up to 3mm thickness.

Cefla North America announces the addition of Jude Zimmermann as manager of its finishing laboratory in Charlotte, N.C.

The North American Building Material Distribution Association introduced its Board of Directors for 2022 at its recent annual convention. The role of the Board is to govern, establish policy and make strategic decisions about the future of the organization.

Milwaukee Tool presents its new One-Key Bluetooth Tracking Tag to track and compile a digital inventory of tools and equipment from a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Makita U.S.A. is expanding service and repair options with its new Direct Repair Online Service, which gives users free “roundtrip” shipping to and from a Makita Factory Service Center and online access to repair status notifications, according to the company.

Irwin Tool, in partnership with This Old House, celebrated its 10th annual National Tradesperson Day with a live-stream video about the benefits of pursuing a career in the trades.

More than 1,500 projects were submitted from 51 countries in the 2021 Felder Challenge, a contest that encourages craftspeople to submit their woodworking projects to inspire other makers.