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Karl Forth

Karl D. Forth is online editor for CCI Media. He also writes news and feature stories in FDMC Magazine, in addition to newsletters and custom publishing projects. He is also involved in event organization, and compiles the annual FDM 300 list of industry leaders. He can be reached at [email protected].

Woodworking Industry News

Stiles welcomes students for Manufacturing Day event October 5

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Stiles Machinery Inc. will open its doors to local students on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 for a Manufacturing Day event. Attendees will receive guided tours of the Stiles manufacturing, distribution and training center and a hands-on experience in modern-day manufacturing. Manufacturing Day is a nationwide movement designed to inspire the next generation by giving them insights into what manufacturing looks like today and how it will look in the future.

Event Coverage

WMMA regional meeting tours C.R. Onsrud, Precision Drive Systems

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- WMMA held its first regional networking and education event in Charlotte, North Carolina, in mid-September. They had more than 40 participants in the inaugural event. In-person committee meetings were full of information and ideas on moving the organization forward. Speakers Cyndi Gave and Urs Buehlmann shared their expertise on hiring processes and understanding of the monthly housing and economic reports.