Gluing & Pressing

The CARB extension for distributors, importers, fabricators, and retailers of finished goods is through Dec. 31, 2012, and affects businesses that use HWPW-VC panels to make finished goods, as well as businesses that distribute or sell these goods in California.

Intricate profiles and shapes can be profile wrapped, for a high-end look at an inexpensive price.

A common challenge when using a membrane press is eliminating surface contamination on 3-D laminate products. Outlined here are some guidelines for reducing contamination in and around the pressing area, thus reducing the amount of rejected parts.

Below is a listing of the most common problems, causes and recommendations when cold pressing.

New surfacing options deliver lower costs, higher durability, and exact matches in complementary materials

New surfacing options deliver lower costs, higher durability and exact matches in complementary materials

For Helmstown, a maker of high-end cabinetry for bathrooms and kitchens, expansion of its product line and entry into new markets — especially outdoor kitchen and grill displays — proved key to new sales and success.

For Northern Contours, a Minnesota-based component manufacturer, the recent economic downturn has been a mixed blessing.