This formal dress was created by veneer craftsman Paul Schurch with natural quilted maple veneer and bamboo fabric, and has a mermaid type appearance and movement.

When I tell my friends about IWF and my spending a week in Atlanta every other August, they are always amazed

ATLANTA – The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America is trying to broaden its reach with woodworking companies, and spoke to Woodworking Network editors during the recent IWF exhibition about its efforts. The skills certification organization has registered about 1,150 passport holders, according to WCA’s Scott Nelson. Passport holders have a record of the skills they possess and have been tested for. Seventy-four machine types are currently included in the program. The machine-based certification is objective.

Many of the displays at IWF featured touch screens, videos and more ways for attendees to engage.

The National Academy for Wood Education has a home. A location has been chosen in Colorado Springs. This was just announced at IWF.

Most of the focus at IWF 2016 is on new technology and innovation, but Timesavers took a minute to recognize the longest-serving Timesavers sanders. The winner was announced by Bob Williams of Timesavers at a meeting of distributors in the company’s booth at the show.

Understanding the variables in finishing can help improve your consistency, as more than 100 attendees at FDMC and Woodworking Network's Finishing Symposium learned.

Hafele is exhibiting smooth opening drawers, shelf brackets, kitchen organization and LED lighting at Booth 2837 at IWF 2016, Aug. 24 to 27.

National Hardwood Lumber Association has received a notice from Leon Skarshinski, Commercial Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce, Embassy of the United States of America in Beijing, China, who has announced the conclusion of a meeting with China AQSIQ DG and senior staff regarding the mosquito fumigation requirement for U.S. originating cargo.

NewStar Adhesives has completed its third plant expansion in the past two years.