WWP October 2008
In This Issue
Smooth, Steady Strides for Drawer Slides
By Jo-Ann Kaiser - Sophisticated choices abound for today’s users of drawer slides and systems.
Flexibility Will Not Break the Status Quo
The key to eliminating constraints that prevent you from reaching your goals is to drill down to their root causes and permanently remove them with positive change.
The Great Educator
Keith Malmstadt’s dedication to education, both at his company and throughout the woodworking industry have earned him the 2008 Jerry Metz Achievement Award.
The History Behind the Metz Achievement Award
Learn the tradition behind the annual Jerry Metz Achievement Award.
Imbuya
Distinctive fragrance and multiple figures are common for imbuya.
Family Name
Phoebe porosa of the Family Lauraceae
Common Names
Imbuya, imbuia, amarela, embuia, canela imbuia, imbuia phoebe and Brazilian walnut
Store Fixture Industry Displays Cautious Optimism
By Wade Vonasek and Matt Warnock - Like many others, the store fixture industry faces challenges in the current economy, but remains hopeful of future opportunities.
The Struggle Continues to Protect Jobs
Although the U.S. House of Representatives passed a five-year extension back in July, as of this writing, the U
U.S. Flooring & Hardwood Plywood Spiral Downward
Having witnessed the disintegration of the U.S. furniture industry over the past two decades, it comes as neither a shock nor a surprise to learn that domestic hardwood plywood and wood flooring producers are also losing out in a big way to foreign competition
IWF 2008 Exceeds Expectations
Although attendance was down compared to previous shows, those who came were in a buying mood.