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Market flexibility keeps custom woodworking shop busy

By Wade Vonasek -- With a shifting focus toward architectural millwork and a broad national customer base, Artifex Millwork finds success in challenging times.

By Wade Vonasek, September 14, 2009 | 9:36 pm CDT

Plant Production & Software

Keep your eye on the basics

If you can't handle the basics, you can't be the best.

By Art Raymond, [email protected], August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT

FDMC Magazine

Adhesives with a need for speed

Titebond introduces versatile Instant Bond line of cyanoacrylate glues

By William Sampson, August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT

FDMC Magazine

Cabinet shop embezzlement shows need for vigilance

Problem: $9.9 million theft shows how vulnerable to unscrupulous employees businesses may be. Solution: Security experts offer suggestions for simple preventive measures.

By Alan Richman, August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT

FDMC Magazine

High school student wins Craftsman's Challenge

Winners named in 2009 Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge woodworking competition at AWFS Fair.

By Karl D. Forth, August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT

FDMC Magazine

Industry Spotlight: Morantz Custom Cabinetry

Unusual niche and creative business practices help shop prosper

By William Sampson, August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT

FDMC Magazine

Load system battles nested-based bottlenecks

Problem: Excess labor needed to load and unload CNC machine, inconsistent production flow. Solution: New load/unload system helps control the production pace of the entire shop.

By Karl D. Forth, August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT

FDMC Magazine

Sequoia winners for 2009 show green innovation

2009 awards offer breakthroughs in components, hardware, tooling, finishing, and machinery.

By Karl D. Forth, August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT

FDMC Magazine

Startup bucks economic trend

Problem: Launching a new woodworking in a down economy. Solution: Create a business plan that capitalizes on opportunities created by the economic downturn.

By William Sampson, August 31, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT

Magazine

2009 Jerry Metz winner: Steve Bell of Pacific Crest Industries

By Wade Vonasek -- Attention to quality control, work environment and sustainable manufacturing has made Pacific Crest Industries’ CEO Steve Bell the 2009 Jerry Metz Achievement Award winner.

By Wade Vonasek, August 15, 2009 | 10:08 am CDT