Wood Products Almanac December 2013
In This Issue
How Big Is the Woodworking Industry?
The Secondary Wood Manufacturing market ranks in the top 20 U.S. industries in employment and volume.
Wood Industry Market Leaders 2009-2012
A list of the wood industry Market Leaders from 2009 to 2012.
Wood Industry Market Leader: Hank Menke Jr., OFS Brands Inc.
Hank Menke, Jr., president & CEO of OFS Brands has been named a 2013 Wood Industry Market Leader, by Wood Products magazine.
Wood Industry Market Leader: Neil Balter, Organizers Direct
Neil Balter, founder of Organizers Direct, has been named a 2013 Wood Industry Market Leader, by Wood Products magazine.
Wood Industry Market Leader: Bastien Larouche, Ro-Bois-Tic
Bastien Larouche, founder, president & CEO of Ro-Bois-Tic has been named a 2013 Wood Industry Market Leader, by Wood Products magazine.
Wood Industry Market Leader: Kent Gilchrist, Fremont Interiors
Kent Gilchrist, president of Fremont Interiors, has been named a 2013 Wood Industry Market Leader, by Wood Products magazine.
Wood Industry Market Leader: Peter Kleinschmidt, Stiles Machinery
Peter Kleinschmidt, president, CEO and chairman of Stiles Machinery, has been named a 2013 Wood Industry Market Leader, by Wood Products magazine.
Wood Industry Market Leader: Gene Ponder, Master WoodCraft Cabinetry
Gene Ponder, founder of Master WoodCraft Cabinetry, has been named a 2013 Wood Industry Market Leader, by Wood Products magazine.
Wood Products Magazine 2013 Market Leaders
Wood Products magazine 2013 Market Leaders includes execs at Master WoodCraft Cabinetry, Fremont Interiors architectural woodwork, Stiles Machinery, Ro-Bois-Tic cabinet manufacturing, Organizers Direct closets and OFS Brands furniture.
Technology Trends - 2014 Wood Industry Almanac
Among the many woodworking technology highlights for 2013 was the launch of hot air edgebanders, a lower-cost option for zero-edge glue line than laser edgebanders. These and other stories are summarized in the 2014 Wood Industry Almanac.
Wood Products December 2013 Reader Service
Websites and phone numbers for advertisers in the December 2013 issue of Wood Products, the Almanac edition.
Cabinetry & Countertops: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Cabinetry & Countertops: Market Trends
Trending Wood Species Styles & Finishes for Cabinets, Furniture
A look at the trending wood species for furniture, cabinetry, flooring and more, plus the treatments that are transforming old standbys like oak into something new and fresh.
Wood Industry Resources
A list of associations, government agencies, sustainable resources and educational resources related to the woodworking industry.
Supply Trends - 2014 Wood Industry Almanac
Driving supplies innovations in 2013 were new technology, enhanced performance and productivity for adhesives, edgebanding, veneers, laminates, hardware and much more.
Potato-Starch Composite Panel & Other Wood Innovations in 2013
A new biodegradable MDF panel uses starch from potatoes and other natural sources for resin. Plus more 2013 innovations for furniture and casegoods.
Contract Furniture: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Contract Furniture: Market Trends
Woodworkers: Who Works Where
The locations and range of jobs for U.S. woodworkers.
Top Woodworking News - 2014 Wood Industry Almanac
In 2013 the woodworking industry saw marked gains overall with continued improvement in areas such as the housing market. The top news stories of the year reflect both the industry's triumphs and continued trials.
Wood Products: Forest to Final Market
Secondary wood manufacturing includes custom wood interiors firms and larger scale production wood manufacturing. On the whole, woodworking ranks among the top 20 industries.
Residential Furniture: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Residential Furniture: Market Trends
Windows and Doors: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Windows and Doors: Market Trends
Store Fixtures and Interiors: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Store Fixtures and Interiors: Market Trends
Wood Components: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Wood Components: Market Trends
Custom Woodworking: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Custom Woodworking: Market Trends
Apps for Woodworkers
As the world increasingly moves to smart phones and tablets, apps have become standard tools for engaging customers.
Closets and Home Storage: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Closets and Home Storage: Market Trends
Industrial Wood Products: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Industrial Wood Products: Market Trends
Wood Industry Almanac: 10 Secondary Wood Manufacturing Segments
Major wood industry segments described, from the 2014 Wood Industry Almanac, including forecasts, and listings of the big wood manufacturing players. Plus, facts and figures and descriptions of key product categories.
Woodworking Industry Financiers
Venture capital firms expanded their participation in the woodworking industry, taking advantage of the consolidation that followed the downturn. The 2014 Wood Industry Almanac recaps some major transactions.
Woodworkers: Which Cities Have the Most?
Which U.S. cities have the most cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Dallas tops the list, with Los Angeles a close second.