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Oak wood Shinola Turntable gets Alice Cooper test spin

Its oak wood skirt made in Wisconsin, Shinola assembles its new Runwell Turntable in Detroit, site of this year's Executive Briefing Conference, EBC 2017.

By Bill Esler, February 4, 2017 | 4:11 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

H3D Tools’ Tim Weaver passes

Timothy Ray Weaver of H3D Tool Corp. passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 30.

By Robert Dalheim, February 3, 2017 | 4:20 pm CST

Cabinets

ACPI named Masco Cabinetry exec as its contracts manager

Susan Carpenter was named contracts manager with kitchen cabinet giant ACPI. Carpenter held a similar position at Masco Cabinetry.

By Bill Esler, February 3, 2017 | 3:42 pm CST

Technology

Bosch powers up and slims down

The new Bosch CORE18V Battery delivers 80% more power than previous generation Bosch batteries.

By Ethan Abramson, February 3, 2017 | 2:15 pm CST

Event Coverage

Doug Mockett names hardware design winners

Hardware and component manufacturer Doug Mockett recently announced its 31st Annual Design Competition Winners. The unique program, one of the earliest examples of "crowd sourced" invention, invites designers from around the world to create new hardware components. Winners see their products manufactured and distributed by Doug Mockett, and receive a commission on sales.

By Bill Esler, February 3, 2017 | 12:27 pm CST

Closets Conference & Expo News

How to track which grit sanding belt is on widebelt sander

If your shop changes wide belt sanding grits regularly, operators may lose track of which grit is installed. We use magnets to keep track.

By Matt Krig , February 3, 2017 | 10:52 am CST

Canadian News

Reid named Weinig Holz-Her Canada V-P sales and operations

Weinig Holz-Her Canada Inc. has announced that Brett Reid is the new vice president, sales and operations.

By Karl D. Forth, February 3, 2017 | 10:06 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

La-Z-Boy invests $26 million in furniture plant

La-Z-Boy's 1.2 million-square-foot Dayton, Tennessee facility is its only branded plant that makes furniture in all three upholstery categories.

February 2, 2017 | 6:09 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

FDMC 300 company sales gain 5 percent in 2016

The group of 300 largest cabinet, millwork, furniture and fixture manufacturers recorded a fifth consecutive year of sales expansion.

By Karl D. Forth, February 2, 2017 | 4:12 pm CST

Event Coverage

Superior Cabinets wins KBIS People's Choice Award

Superior Cabinets' Fusion Finishes on MDF have been selected as the winner for the Best of KBIS – People’s Choice Award in the kitchen category. The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show marked the U.S. debut of the Fusion Finishes line of cabinetry.

By Karen M. Koenig, February 2, 2017 | 3:33 pm CST