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Bill Esler
ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

News

How To Use the New Woodworking Network Site

WoodworkingNetwork.com has been relaunched in a mobile-friendly format. The top news and technology website for the secondary wood manufacturing sector, WoodworkingNetwork.com transferred its trove of news, technology, case studies - including archives for Wood of the Month and its Redbook Best Practices for Wood Manufacturing - to the new responsive design platform at close of business May 29, 2015. Here's how to find your way around the site.

Management

Google Cardboard: In Walnut and Other Materials

Google Cardboard is a ready-to-assemble device that converts iPhone and other Smart Phones into 3D and Virtual Reality Viewers. The design template and manufacturing specifications are available free from Google, and a number of companies have begun manufacturing it.  Here are some photos of the device, including one by woodworker Glenn Stevens made of walnut.

Event Coverage

Mirka Launches Abranet Max at LIGNA 2015

Mirka’s patented and state-of-art net abrasives have made a turnaround in the abrasive market. Mirka has been pioneering the dust-free net sanding since year 2000 with its brand Abranet and thanks to its unique patented innovations, the company continues to be the forerunner. Abranet is the most effective solution available, both from the health and safety aspects as well as economically and environmentally.