FDMC Magazine Becoming a world-class manufacturer Component manufacturer implements lean techniques, reduces setup times to cut lead times. By Karl D. Forth, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Building better door skins When Heitink Veneers Inc. saw a market change on the horizon, it opened a new plant with a new product. By Ken Jennison, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine China's role growing, changing China's role in the international furniture market still straddles the old and new, as shown by two Shanghai-area companies. Exports are an important market for both manufacturers. By Karl D. Forth, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Classic and creative shown at market Although classic styles dominated the stage at fall market, highly creative pieces and original styles could also be found in a number of showrooms. By Ken Jennison, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Countertop software breaks millwork bottlenecks A new application for software enabled this millwork shop to drop production times dramatically. By Ken Jennison, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Dealing with raised grain Proper tool geometry, tool and machine maintenance and wood seasoning all produce a satisfactory surface. By haroldstewart, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Expanding to handle hot market Barbosa Cabinets doubles cabinet manufacturing capacity with new plant. By Karl D. Forth, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Feeling good at work Emphasis on flexibility and comfort evident in NeoCon introductions. By Ken Jennison, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Insourcing to improve output College and government furniture manufacturer tackles one small constraint at a time on its journey toward lean manufacturing. By Karl D. Forth, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
FDMC Magazine Kicking out dust in Greenville A move allowed one company to install the dust collection system it always wanted. By Ken Jennison, October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT