Company’s journey has included forest fires, end grain panels, wood products for global markets – and Don Imus.

Sign-making and custom pieces made on a CNC router turns into full-time work.

  HAYWARD, Calif. -- Lockdowel Inc. has named Jason Howell its new CEO and president.  Howell has served the woodworking industry for 21 years, including his last 10 years as president of Weinig Holz-Her USA. With an MBA in International Business and a passion for organizational leadership, Howell brings new direction and insight to position Lockdowel manufacturing methods as the industry standard in furniture and cabinet construction.

The new site features both enhanced content and a redesigned format, and is designed to provide a better overall user experience.

Event dates are: Wood and Plastics - August 20, 21, & 25; Metal and Composites - September 10, 11, 15.

The new website bundles Koch's offerings and is an information platform for customers, dealers, media and interested parties worldwide.

BATAVIA, Ill. -- Atlantic Plywood, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parksite, has expanded their product mix with the addition of Fenix. Created by Arpa Industriale and introduced in 2013, Fenix is defined by its characteristics such as an extreme matte finish that is anti-fingerprint and thermally repairable, thanks to its surface technology. Inspired by Italian tradition, Fenix features 20 colors and represents an alternative to other materials. It can be used in kitchens, hospitality, healthcare, partition systems, reception areas and furniture.

Martin has 34 years of industry experience, including sales and marketing for Pollmeier USA.

Company's work in the local education field has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education with the 2020 Creating Excellence Business Partnership Award.

“We are planning to ramp up our marketing and sales efforts to better connect with our customers that we won't get to see in person at IWF,” said Thermwood Corp.’s Duane Marrett. “We are planning to produce a series of videos featuring our Cut Ready Cut Center and other CNC routers that highlight the capabilities of each, as well as giving tips and tricks to help with tooling, fixturing and assembling.