WMS

Momentum builds for WMS 2023

MISSISAUGA, Ontario – The Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo is back and on track to resume its role as the national event for the Canadian woodworking industry.

Event Coverage

Best of NeoCon competition is now open

CHICAGO – Submissions for the 2023 Best of NeoCon competition is now open. NeoCon’s official awards program since 1990, Best of NeoCon honors outstanding new products from exhibiting companies across 56 product categories and a wide range of verticals.

Woodworking Industry News

United Furniture hires firms to dispose of inventory and assets

NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- United Furniture Industries Inc., the company that unexpectantly and unannounced folded the day before Thanksgiving 2022 throwing thousands out of work, has hired two companies in a joint venture to sell off the company's assets. The companies, Capital Partners, LLC and Hilco Global have been contracted as exclusive agents for the disposition of Inventory, M&E, and FF&E, as well as the servicing and settlement of receivables on the company's behalf.

Woodworking Industry News

Blum announces new VP of sales

Blum Inc., a supplier of hardware for cabinetry, announced that Rhett Benner has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Sales. Benner will play a key role in strengthening Blum’s existing sales channels and orchestrating strategic expansion into new markets. “We are excited to welcome Rhett to the Blum family,” said Shannon Lafferty, general manager of Blum, Inc. “His leadership will complement our strong sales team and help navigate the future.”

Woodworking Industry News

ANCA announces Tech Days open house

ANCA announces Technology Days open house at its Wixom, Michigan, facility. The event is scheduled for May 9 and 10, 2023. Visitors will see world-first nanometer grinding technology in action as well as live demonstrations showcasing technologies to future-proof cutting tool production At its Technology Days, ANCA will have live machine demonstrations, break-out sessions and presentations hosted by expert engineers, and plenty of networking opportunities.