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DEWALT Announces New Drills & Impact Drivers That Get More Done

DEWALT announces a new 20V MAX* XR Drill (DCD791) & Impact Driver (DCF887) with on average 30% faster application speeds, more powerful DEWALT-built brushless motors and better ergonomics than previous DEWALT models.

November 5, 2015 | 3:24 pm CST

WMS News

WMS 2015 Opens With a Full House

The 2015 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo opened up today, November 5, at 10:00am after a ribbon cutting ceremony and inspiring introductory speech by Marie France-Lalonde, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development.

By David Biggs, November 5, 2015 | 11:16 am CST

Closets Conference & Expo News

Throw Back To Cabinets & Closets 2015

Cabinets & Closets Pasadena will build off the momentum of the productive Cabinets & Closets 2015 held last April in Chicago. Here are images of the 1,000 attendees, exhibitors and conference participants doing business at last year's event that featured a busy Expo Floor, Cabinets & Closets largest conference to-date, industry award ceremony, Plus Closets plant tour and other networking opportunities.

By Carroll Henning, November 5, 2015 | 11:04 am CST

Panel Supply

Uniboard Launches Woodprint Duo Technology - Dual-side Textured Panel

Uniboard launched WoodPrint Duo Technology, a two-sided textured laminate panel that matches front and back. The announcement was made at the 2015 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo.

November 5, 2015 | 9:45 am CST

WMS News

Canada Moves Up to Global Wood Industry Leader at WMS 2015

The Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo 2015 opens this morning, with more than 250 companies represented at Toronto's International Centre exhibition hall, and a full-day conference session highlighting new technology and materials developments, many making their North American debut. The show runs Nov. 5-7, and opens at 10:00 a.m. each day.

By Bill Esler, November 5, 2015 | 3:41 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Lumber Liquidators Names Its Board Chair to CEO

Lumber Liquidators named John M. Presley its Chief Executive Officer. On the board 9 years, Presley helped steer Lumber Liquidators through controversies surrounding Lacey Act violations, and laminate flooring formaldehyde concerns stirred up by a 60 Minutes expose.The flooring company's stock price slid and sales fell dramatically this year.

By Bill Esler, November 4, 2015 | 9:41 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Hardwood Lumber Group Elects Board

Seven new members have been named to the National Hardwood Lumber Association Board of Managers. The NHLA Board of Managers will convene in Memphis this month at the association's biannual meeting in Memphis.

November 4, 2015 | 5:46 pm CST

Furniture

Residential Furniture Group Wants Flammability Standard Adopted

HIGH POINT, NC – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has petitioned the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to adopt the upholstered furniture performance standards and flammability test methods prescribed by California’s Technical Bulletin 117-2013.

November 4, 2015 | 5:33 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Cooperative To Open in Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington WoodWorks, a woodworking cooperative, opens this month in Bloomington, Indiana. Owner James Bradley, who studied and worked under Indiana furniture designer Nathan Hunter, also studied at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking.

By Bill Esler, November 4, 2015 | 10:43 am CST

Cabinets

How To Select the Right Cabinet Fastener

The selection of the proper cabinet fastener and fastening method are crucial for tightly binding joints as well as ensuring long-term usability. Length, gauge, head shape, finish and fastening requirements should all be primary concerns.

By Jim Miller, November 4, 2015 | 10:25 am CST