Lightweight panels are headed your way
Fuel costs and eco-friendly characteristics are pushing these components into the market after some initial reluctance from manufacturers.
Making vertical integration work
Cabinets, solid wood parts and countertops are made in different specialized plants, then shipped to major customers.
By
Karl D. Forth,
October 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Meeting new formaldehyde limits
How three woodworking companies are preparing for the CARB rule.
More cabinet choices in survey
The 20th annual Cabinet Trends Survey shows that today's kitchens feature space-saving organization, motorized drawers, more design and finish options.
Retailers rank furniture sources
The retail study compared U.S., Canadian and Chinese furniture sources.
By
Karl D. Forth,
October 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Six dust collection basics
What every company, large or small, should know about dust collection.
Furniture makers get specific about green
At the latest High Point Market, manufacturers talked about specific advances in the environmentally responsible products they're offering.
A tough year for cabinets, furniture in 2008
Sales for the FDM 300 group of companies fell 10.7 percent in 2008.
By
Karl D. Forth,
October 18, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Getting more with less
Applying Pareto's Law and its 80/20 logic can simplify your business and improve profitability.
Facing the economic slowdown
Find a source for work or a niche market and hang on things will get better
