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Industry executives express optimism for 2017

After a strong IWF show and despite an uncertain political climate most industry leaders are optimistic about the outlook for woodworking companies in 2017. We talked to a number of experienced woodworking executives and found out exactly where they think business is going.

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Wood-framed bicycles increasing in popularity and sophistication

Wood is making a comeback in several engineering and manufacturing areas, from skyscrapers to bicycles. Two-wheeled wooden transport is going from purely a novelty to serious manufacturing as more companies enter the field. They are engineering bikes that not only offer no compromise over traditional metal or more modern carbon fiber frames, but also they are adopting sophisticated construction techniques that pair the beauty, warmth and shock-absorbing qualities of wood with the simple advanced technology of the most efficient transportation device man has ever invented.