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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].

Furniture

No edgeband seam, no glue pot for furniture maker Paladin Industries

Paladin Industries has achieved a seamless appearance in its edgebanding and has gotten rid of the glue pot to boot. The Kentwood, Michigan, company is using the zero edge/AirTec technology to boost its edgebanding capability.

By Karl D. Forth, October 6, 2016 | 6:27 pm CDT

Almanac Market Data

Average new kitchen is 13 x 13 feet: NKBA study

New NKBA study determines average kitchen size in single family homes based on region and type of house.

By Karl D. Forth, October 4, 2016 | 1:00 pm CDT

Panel Supply

Global plywood market: China losing edge; Indonesia gains

The curtailment of administrative restrictions by developed countries and the higher quality of Indonesian plywood against its Chinese counterpart, are contributing to a rise in Indonesian plywood exports.

By Karl D. Forth, October 4, 2016 | 12:18 pm CDT

Management

New national manufacturing training center will include woodworking

A new training center, the Peyton-Widefield Vocational Education Center, will be the home of a National Manufacturing Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Opening in Fall 2017, education will embrace several manufacturing sectors, including woodworking.

By Karl D. Forth, October 3, 2016 | 10:22 am CDT

IWF News

IMA/Schelling shows panel saws, automated edgebanding at IWF 2016

Throughout the duration of IWF, companies visited the IMA/Schelling America booth to view live demonstrations of the company's new automated edgebanding series, Novimat Compact R3 & L12.

By Karl D. Forth, September 30, 2016 | 12:04 pm CDT

Cabinets

Restoring historic houses with modern cabinetry

Full Circle Design Works focuses on historic properties, replacing century-old millwork and building new, contemporary cabinets.

By Karl D. Forth, September 29, 2016 | 1:04 pm CDT

Management

Custom furniture maker embraces tradition, technology – and reality TV

The Profit TV investment expert Marcus Lemonis put $1.5 million in Grafton Furniture for 45% ownership, full financial control, and complete say management roles. Was it a good deal?

By Karl D. Forth, September 28, 2016 | 4:39 pm CDT

Event Coverage

WMMA cancels Charlotte regional meeting due to protest activity

Due to the current protest activity in Charlotte and much consideration for the safety and welfare of its members, WMMA has cancelled its September 26-28 regional meeting.

By Karl D. Forth, September 23, 2016 | 3:51 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Five fall design trends: mismatched cabinets, dark and matte colors

According to Decor Aid, an interior design service, the move from summer to fall includes design trends that are bringing in darker colors and upscale materials.

By Karl D. Forth, September 22, 2016 | 3:33 pm CDT

Components & Sourcing

St. Croix Valley navigates changing hardwood markets

LUCK, Wis. -- St. Croix Valley Hardwoods, Inc. is celebrating 35 years in business. Gordon Fick, owner of the company, started the dry kiln operations back in 1981 along with three others. In the beginning he would be out selling during the day, and run the orders at night. The company is located in Luck, Wisconsin, in the former Duncan YoYo factory, about 75 miles north of the Twin Cities.

By Karl D. Forth, September 21, 2016 | 11:34 am CDT