OLATHE, KS – Hans Weber Corp. announced the appointment of Brian Hilscher to regional sales manager. His responsibilities include working closely with Weber’s distributor channels as well as direct involvement with customers.

GAITHERSBURG, VA – The Composite Panel Assn. announced the appointment of Curt Alt as vice president of marketing and communications. Alt most recently served as marketing manager for the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Assn. Tom Julia, president of the CPA, said Alt’s responsibilities will include the CPA’s Marketing Committee and Decorative Surfaces Council.

HOLLYWOOD, FL – The National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers has moved to 4651 Sheridan St., Suite 470, Hollywood, FL 33021. NASFM’s phone number remains (954) 983-7300. For more information, visit www.nasfm.org.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR -- White River Hardwoods-Woodworks Inc., a manufacturer of hardwood mouldings and hand-carved architectural woodcarvings, has formed a strategic alliance with Peter Salerno, a New Jersey

LANCASTER, PA – Keystone Wood Specialties has updated its Web site – www.keystonewood.com – mirroring its new color catalog. Product images are clearly displayed and enlargeable; where applicable, each Web page references the corresponding catalog page. The site offers easy access to customer service information and customers can download PDF version order forms.  

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Hermance Machine Co., a distributor of woodworking machinery, announced the promotion of Ian Strouse to general manager. For more information, visit www.hermance.com.

FORT MEYERS, FL – Schmidt Industrial Services announced the hiring of Kraig Schuchardt as a technician. Schurhardt has 12 years of experience in the woodworking industry.

CARTHAGE, MO – Leggett & Platt’s Home Furniture Components Group announced the hiring of Pat Lock to fill the position of vice president of sales and marketing. He will be responsible for national sales and marketing, and managing the sales force for HFC.

RESTON, VA – Ilaria Fekez has been named program manager of the Architectural Woodwork Institute of Lifelong Learning. In her role, she will manage many of the AWILL programs, including Career Technology Education events, scholarships and AIA/CES member services.

CHARLOTTE, NC – Martin Woodworking Machines Corp. announced that it will cease the production of its T90 and T92 series of moulders to focus on its three main areas of product categories: sliding table saws, jointers/planers and shapers. Both the T90 and T92 will be supported by the Martin spare parts program. For more information, visit www.martin-usa.com.