WWP February 2013
In This Issue
Are Robots Taking Over Woodworking Jobs?
Are robots in the wood manufacturing workplace helping or hurting job growth, and thus the overall economy?
European Beech: Versatile for Cabinets, Flooring & Furniture
Chameleon-like European beech offers a variety of options for cabinetry, flooring, furniture and more. Sponsored by Pollmeier Inc.
Made in America Does Not Equal American Owned
More foreign investors are finding the production cost advantages in their homelands is less valuable than being directly attached to the world’s greatest consumer market.
Cabinet Sector Remains Top Wood Market for Components
The cabinet industry remains the largest end-use market for wood component products, followed by the building products industry and furniture industry according to a study by the Wood Component Manufacturers Assn.
Reader Service W&WP February 2013
Websites and phone numbers for advertisers in the February 2013 issue of Wood & Wood Products.
Cabinets & Closets Expo: It's Showtime!
The Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo takes the stage Feb. 27-March 1 in Edison, NJ.
Celebrity Guests Headline Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo
Celebrity speakers featured at Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo, Feb. 27-March 1 in New Jersey.
interzum & LIGNA: Woodworking's Largest Events
Combined, the biennial LIGNA and interzum shows will feature displays of woodworking technology and supplies from thousands of exhibitors. The two shows are held in Germany.
Lights Out Woodworking at Ro-Bois-Tic
What was once a dream is now a reality for the owner of Ro-Bois-Tic, North America’s first one-man, one-robot lights-out woodworking factory.
Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Industry: HPVA Outlook
Kip Howlett, president of the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Composite Panel Industry: CPA Outlook
Tom Julia, president of the Composite Panel Association, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Wood Components Industry: WPMA Outlook
Phil Bibeau, executive director of the Wood Products Manufacturers Association, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Wood Components & Dimension Stock: WCMA Outlook
Steve Lawser, former executive director of the Wood Component Manufacturers Association, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Architectural Woodwork Industry: AWI Outlook
Matt Lundahl, immediate past president of the Architectural Woodwork Institute, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Retail Store Fixture Industry: ARE Outlook
Klein Merriman, executive director of the Association for Retail Environments, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Residential Furniture Industry: AHFA Outlook
Pat Bowling, vice president of communications for the American Home Furnishings Alliance, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Business & Institutional Furniture Industry: BIFMA Outlook
Tom Reardon, executive director of the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Kitchen Cabinet Industry: KCMA Outlook
Dick Titus, executive director of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.
Composite Panels See Slight Rise, Veneer Plywood Holds for 2013
North American composite panel shipments are projected to rise about 6 percent in 2013, according to the CPA. Different challenges face the hardwood plywood & veneer industry, HPVA says.
Wood Components Sales Project Moderate Growth in 2013
Although 2012 wood component sales “ended with a fizzle,” 2013 sales are projected to increase from 2 to 5 percent, according to the WCMA and the WPMA.
Steady Course for Architectural Woodworking Business in 2013
Architectural woodworking sales should “mimic” those of 2012, “with a bit of optimism that prices will go up a bit,” said Matt Lundahl, immediate past president of the Architectural Woodwork Institute.
Retail Environments Continue Sales Growth Trend in 2013
For the fourth straight year, overall sales of retail fixtures look to continue to improve, according to Klein Merriman, executive director of the Association for Retail Environments.
Residential Furniture 2013 Growth Rises with Consumer Confidence
Rising consumer confidence, combined with improvements in the new housing construction and residential remodeling markets, all bode well for the home furnishings industry in 2013 .
Business & Institutional Furniture Outlook Good for 2013
Things are looking up for the office and contract furniture industry, which is projecting its best year for shipments since 2008.
Cabinet Sales Continue Growth in 2013
After closing 2012 on a positive note for the first time in six years, expectations for 2013 cabinet sales are upbeat as the economy continues to improve.
Wood Markets 2013: Optimism Prevails
Sales for 2013 are expected to match or beat 2012 figures. That is the consensus of a majority of representatives from the major woodworking markets.
Wood & Wood Products February 2013 Digital Edition
View a digital edition of Wood & Wood Products' February 2013 issue featuring Ro-Bois-Tic, North America's first lights-out woodworking factory, State of the Industry Reports on cabinets, residential furniture, office furniture, architectural woodwork, store fixtures, components and panels, plus a roundup of cutting tools.
A Bit of Tooling Technology for Woodworking
A roundup of bits and tool holders available in the marketplace for manufacturing wood and panel products.