The most recent analysis of CAM software seats produced by CIMdata, Inc. shows that CNC Software’s Mastercam is once again the world’s most widely-used CAM software for the 18th straight year.

An industry meeting point is the place where all the important global players and visitor groups come together to do successful business with one another. The dual trade fair consisting of the international interior design show imm cologne and kitchen event LivingKitchen is one such gathering point for the sector.

On the evening of October 18th, 2012 as a part of the Decorative Surfaces Conference held this year in Orlando, Florida, Walter Schatt was inducted in the Decorative and Industrial Laminate Hall of Fame.

RIKON Power Tools Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Taylor as our new Director of Sales.

In November, Blum's Apprenticeship 2000 program received the NC Governor's Award for Excellence in Workplace Development for Innovative Partnership at the 2012 NC Workforce Development Partnership Conference. Apprenticeship 2000 was singled out for its collaboration between employers, secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, and the NC Department of Labor. recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions in helping North Carolina achieve its workforce development goals.

Dekker Vacuum Technologies, one of the top vacuum equipment manufacturers and suppliers in the industry, announces the acquisition of HullVac Pump Corp., based in Ivyland, PA.

Signs of a recovering housing market abound with some indicators at their best level in over four years, and that includes the listing price for the White House.

Resolute Forest Products (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) plans to build an industrial wood pellet plant that will convert a currently underutilized residual material into a reliable source of renewable energy.

Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Inc. announced that it has received ISO 9001:2008 certification from Integrated Management Systems Group, LLC, an accredited registrar.