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Inventables places a 3D carving machine in a school in every U.S. state

The White House celebrated the "National Week of Making" June 12-18, 2015 and kicked off the week with an event that included updates on the President’s call to action to create a "Nation of Makers."

By Angel Kipfer, January 12, 2016 | 8:17 pm CST

Event Coverage

Biesse celebrates expanded U.S. headquarters April 7 & 8, 2016

Wood manufacturing technology supplier Biesse announced the grand opening of its new 23,000 sq.ft. showroom in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 7 & 8, 2016.

By Bill Esler, January 12, 2016 | 5:10 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Compatico office furniture consolidates four plants into one to boost production

Compatico Inc., a manufacturer and assembler of office furniture, benching, panels, and other materials, consolidated its entire operation down from four buildings to one larger facility. Years of growth prompted the decision, along with a desire to boost collaboration among the company’s employees.

By Robert Dalheim, January 12, 2016 | 4:51 pm CST

News

First urban forest conference set for March 18

The full-day event is being organized by the Illinois Wood Utilization Team. It will include more than a dozen informative presentations, a live portable sawmill demonstration, tabletop displays and networking opportunities.

By Karl D. Forth, January 12, 2016 | 3:35 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Tall wood building committee will work on 2021 global building codes

American Wood Council says the International Code Council approved the formation of a Tall Wood Ad Hoc Committee. It will study tall wood construction and may develop code changes to be submitted for the 2021 International Building Code.

By Bill Esler, January 12, 2016 | 10:32 am CST

Show Us Your Shop

Wood and steel: Iron Age Office launches furniture production business

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By Bill Esler, January 11, 2016 | 9:31 pm CST

Almanac Market Data

2015 wood industry sales rose 7 percent to $46 billion for FDMC 300

Sales for the FDMC 300 group of companies grew 7 percent in 2015 to $46.404 billion over 2014, by our estimate. It was the fourth consecutive year of sales growth for the 300 largest cabinet, furniture, millwork, store fixture, office/contract and component producers in North America.

By Karl D. Forth, January 11, 2016 | 4:24 pm CST

Management

5 things every small business owner needs in 2016

There’s cause for business owners to be optimistic for the year ahead. But that optimism depends upon how agile, adaptable, creative and resourceful entrepreneurs can be in planning for, or reacting to, market conditions, revenue and brand-building opportunities and other key concerns, and how well they maintain a forward-thinking mindset.

By Brian Greenberg, January 11, 2016 | 2:53 pm CST

Closets

ERP software helps Chinese cabinets & closets maker speed production

In the past few years, the furniture industry — and the customized furniture industry in particular — has seen rapid, even explosive growth. Huge ads for major furniture brands can be seen in public venues everywhere, including airports, train stations, and along highways. The Oppein brand, a trendsetter in furniture customization, has undergone more than a decade of rapid development to become a benchmark enterprise in the customized furniture industry.

January 11, 2016 | 12:23 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Home improvement spending expected to hit 4.5% in 2016

Experts from Fitch Ratings expect home improvement spending to continue its steady rise to 4.5 % in 2016, although the market could face headwinds with rising interest rates and labor constraints in construction.

January 11, 2016 | 12:15 pm CST