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Machine Solutions offers high school students hands-on look at automation

JASPER, Ind. -- The team at Machine Solutions took time out on October 5 to host a Manufacturing Day Event at the Jasper Tech Center. They hosted 70 local high school students aspiring to decide on a career path in engineering, robotics and other related fields. Eyes were wide open throughout a hands-on day of automation and robotics with a taste of CNC programming. Each student was able to program their name into a special plaque that was cut on a CNC machine and take it home to remind them of their involvement.

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Video: Best in Wood winners show outstanding craftsmanship

LANCASTER, Pa. - Winners of the 2018 Best In Wood competition were announced during a presentation at the 2018 Wood Pro Expo. The contest, which is given annually, honors custom woodworkers for their outstanding craftsmanship.
 
Dobson Pipe Organ Builders, located in Lake City, Iowa, took home the 2018 Best of Show and a $500 cash prize for the project "St.

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Heritage Home announces auction results for remaining brands

HIGH POINT - Heritage Home Group (HHG) announced that its remaining brands - Broyhill, Thomasville, Drexel, and Henredon furniture groups - will go to separate bidders.
 
The company's chief restructuring officer Robert Albergotti released this statement:
 
The Company hosted an auction for the sale of its Thomasville & Co. (including Thomasville, Drexel and Henredon) and Broyhill business lines.