Once again, Milwaukee Tool showcased a huge variety of state-of-the-art equipment at its annual product symposium, held this year June 7-8. Woodworking Network editors Robert Dalheim and Ethan Abramson were there to test out some of the company's upcoming equipment.

A new rubberwood table features a topper that divides a kitchen table from a surface completely customized for board games.

In a move that will mandate required federal safety assessments of chemicals found in everyday products from laundry detergent to toys, a June 7 U.S. Senate vote sends legislation to President Barack Obama for signature.

Approved courses will help meet growing demand for LEED-certified professionals As the boom in energy efficient commercial and residential construction continues, demand for green building professionals also continues to rise. Jobs that require LEED accreditation grew 46 percent in 2014, according to the U.S. Green Building Council.

Stiles Machinery says it looks ahead to continued growth and expansion in the North American market as it plans for IWF 2016, August 24-27 in Atlanta.

Sterling Seating Inc. has agreed to pay more than $123,000 in penalties and to fix dangerous conditions at its plant in Eastern New Jersey after it was issued more than 40 citations for workplace hazards.

CNC manufacturer Thermwood Corp. has promoted Mike Iubelt to the position of international sales manager.

This year, the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association’s (WMIA) Educational Foundation awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to those wishing to pursue a career in wood technology and machinery. A record number of applications for scholarships were received, along with a record number of female applicants.

Traverse, a collection of conference tables manufactured by Okamura and HOK Product Design, returns for NeoCon 2016 after receiving the Best of NeoCon gold award last year. Known for featuring elegant, ultra-thin tabletops, the Traverse series has become a NeoCon fan favorite.

Interior design firm 2020 has enlisted Creative Office Pavilion (COP), a customer and Herman Miller dealer, to bring its new Boston office space to life.