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Precision Drive Systems and Hiteco form exclusive North American partnership

Precision Drive Systems (PDS) has announced an exclusive partnership with Hiteco of Rimini, Italy. PDS will be the sole distributor of Hiteco products in North America.

By Robert Dalheim, March 7, 2016 | 12:07 pm CST

Retail Fixtures

Wind Mill Slatwall hires Bob Sexton as project manager

Wind Mill Slatwall Products has appointed Bob Sexton to the position of project manager for the company.

By Robert Dalheim, March 7, 2016 | 11:43 am CST

Cabinets

A new Australian fastening system hits the American market

The Torpedo CSIS is a panel connector system that works with honeycomb panels, MDF, particle board/melamine panels, and solid wood.

By Bernie Bottens, March 7, 2016 | 11:21 am CST

Management

Your installer is sick, the floors aren't ready and the hardware is on backorder...now what?

Does that sound like your day? Your week? What are you doing to try to fix those problems?

By Richie DeMarco, March 7, 2016 | 9:17 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Toyota birch frame Setsuna test car sports Japanese cedar panels

Featuring traditional Japanese okuriari joinery used in beams and lintels, a concept Toyota car will make a first appearance at the Milan Design Week in April. The Setsuna electric powered model, built like a boat, was built with an assist from Sumitomo Forestry, parent of Canyon Creek Cabinets.

By Bill Esler, March 4, 2016 | 10:06 pm CST

Project Gallery

Electrified wood - striking designs using niangon and flamed finishing

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Owen Duggan produces unique LED lights in his studio in France.

By Owen Duggan, March 4, 2016 | 6:53 pm CST

Event Coverage

National Wood Flooring Expo 2016 trade show floor sold out April 27-30

With eight weeks to go until its 2016 Wood Flooring Expo, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced the trade show floor has sold out, with 485 booths registered to 273 companies. The show will be held April 27-30 in Charlotte, NC.

By Bill Esler, March 4, 2016 | 4:35 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

LSI announces online auction for all machinery after being acquired by Stevens

LSI Corporation, after being acquired by Stevens Industries and closing its manufacturing plant in Minneapolis, is selling an assortment of big-name woodworking machinery it will no longer need. The machinery auctioned for sale on MachineryMax.com, consists of brands including Biesse, Weeke, Weima, Ligmatech, Homag, Kaeser, and others. All machinery is currently up for bidding here.

By Robert Dalheim, March 4, 2016 | 4:25 pm CST

Cabinets

New Dura Supreme cabinet finishes: Gray stays; brown gains

Dura Supreme Cabinetry has introduced several new finish options. The new cabinetry finishes include six new stains and two new paint colors, along with new options for specialty finishes stain/glaze, paint/accent, paint/glaze, patina and heirloom finishes.

By Karl D. Forth, March 4, 2016 | 2:55 pm CST

Closets

An inconvenient and forgotten new home upgrade

It might be true that there’s only one chance to make a good first impression. But for home builders, there are always opportunities to continue to make a chain of great impressions.

By Kelly Currier, March 4, 2016 | 11:33 am CST