WWP February 2007

Advancements in panel saws give greater flexibility to manufacturers striving to be lean.

PART 1 – Recruiting strategies: If you are having difficulty attracting new top-quality employees, you need to find out why and institute changes.

A new study says global forest levels, as a whole, are experiencing transitions from shrinking to growing.

As the green building movement picks up steam, challenges such as awareness, cost and material availability make the progression gradual, but steady.

An editorial by Karen Koenig

An editorial by Rich Christianson

Timely addresses on environmental stewardship and the outlook for the cabinet industry for 2007 and beyond are open to all Texas Woodworking Show delegates free of charge.

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn.'s work in developing new programs helps keep cabinetmakers competitive in the global marketplace.

Cabinets made from particleboard, MDF and hardwood plywood, will face stringent requirements with the passage of CARB’s formaldehyde emissions regulations. Along with other wood products organizations, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn.

Originally founded in 1955, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn. is the only national trade association that exclusively represents cabinet manufacturers, decorative laminate product fabricators and suppliers to the industry

Glazes enhance the color of wood, making them a popular finish for all styles of cabinetry. American Woodmark’s Shenandoah Cabinetry, for example, now offers optional butterscotch and cream glazes on its McKinley Maple door. A brief look at what’s hot in kitchen design.

A list of various 'Green' associations and resources from around the industry.