While application requirements will determine the best size reduction option for your job, here are some basic questions to address: How much volume, processed over what time period; how dense or bulky is the material; what are the finished product specs; what is the handling environment; and what preventive maintenance costs do you expect.

If you’re the owner of a small shop, you may think that CNC machinery and the software are only for the big shops. But making the leap to CNC can be just as beneficial for your size shop.In addition to CNC software helping to expand a company’s resources and allow it to attract more and larger jobs, small shop owners also find it helps save time in the office. And in most cases, there is a fast return on investment.The benefits of integration

You currently manufacture your product line in-house but you can’t justify the capital investment to follow the trends. Consider these three factors to determine if outsourcing wood components is the right strategy for you.

Wood manufacturing technology supplier Biesse has cut the ribbon on its new showroom at its grand opening of its new 23,000 sq.ft. showroom in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than 300 people were expected to attend the April 7-8 event.

Being able to easily see and access all of your clothing and accessories is one of the best time saving, life-organizing tools ever.  Yet, if it's not designed well, you can actually end up wasting space. And wasting space in one of the most high demand spaces in the home is a costly mistake that impacts life on a daily basis.Be particularly attentive to the “short” walls in the closet, as
it is likely these will be “hard” measurements, with the design going wall-to-wall (versus having a “bridge” shelf that allows for the top piece to be cut-to-fit on site.

The Wood Components Manufacturers Association says its first-ever tour of European woodworking facilities has been a "huge success," with 14 individuals from 10 member companies attending the week-long March event.

MILAN - The 2016 Milan Furniture Fair, now in its 55th year, is set to take center stage next week - April 12-17 - as global attention turns to innovative furniture design and accessories.

Outdoor kitchens have been growing in popularity over the years. The benefit of learning how to build an outdoor kitchen is that the profit margins are traditionally higher than standard indoor kitchen remodels given that the select group of contractors with the skill of installing them is small and their services are in demand.

When it comes to the design and innovation on display at KBIS — what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas. The trends that you see there set the tone nationwide for the rest of the year. Even if you aren’t in the kitchen and bath industry, you have to pay attention to KBIS because eventually these trends end up in every room in the house.Flip-up door hardware