Closets & Organized Storage March/April 2023
Digital edition bonus: Design Portfolio: The definitive guide to sourcing decorative surfaces and composite panels.
In This Issue
Top Shelf Design Awards Winners
2023 Top Shelf Design Awards finalists
Winners will be announced at the Top Shelf Design Awards reception, sponsored by CCF Industries, on Thursday, April 13, during Closets Conference & Expo.
How to create your 'Marketing Pyramid'
Closets & Organized Storage Columnist Tim Coleman previews his Closets Conference keynote on developing a marketing program that works for your business.
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Seeking 40 wood industry standouts under 40: The search is on
The 40 Under 40 award program recognizes achievements n productivity, profitability, social good, ingenuity, innovation, peer inspiration, product development, organizational leadership, or other areas.
Gear up for woodworking’s biggest shows
Tens of thousands of woodworking professionals from around the world will gather in Germany in May to attend interzum and LIGNA.
Closets Conference & Expo News
What to expect at next month's CCE/WPE Florida
Top-notch education, loads of unique exhibits, networking opportunities, a plant tour to an outstanding facility, and fun — next month’s Closets Conference/Wood Pro Expo Florida in West Palm Beach offers something for everybody.
When high fashion meets luxe closet design
Wilsonart recently shared a case study of a project designed by Rhonda Ray, Closet Envy and it features every bit of the luxurious design touches needed to match the designer handbags, shoes and more.
Diplomat’s successful evolution
The equipment creates a hum as soon as you enter the manufacturing space at the ClosetParts.com facility in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. CNC routers and panel saw, state-of-the-art banders and dedicated equipment such as a drill-and-dowel machine and a CAM machine are strategically placed throughout the facility to facilitate product flow and crank out closets and closet parts.
ACSP update: Curate, cultivate and educate
ACSP President Christina Relyea urges the industry to “Get involved and help us move the needle forward!”
Tips for retaining and attracting employees
Flexibility, a thoughtful hiring process, and investment are key to building a sustainable workforce.
More storage space, more things?
“I had several Marie Kondo ‘does this spark joy’ moments while moving.” Did I need more storage space or less things?
Design Portfolio: New guide for sustainable design solutions
The Composite Panel Association's buyer's guide debuts a new name, new design for 2023.
Design Portfolio: A welcome innovation and partnership for 2023
The pandemic has super charged many business transitions that would otherwise have taken years to occur. For the Composite Panel Association (CPA), we have accelerated our own innovation by launching a new partnership with Woodworking Network to publish CPA’s 20-year-old Guide to specifying composite panels and decorative surfaces.
Design Portfolio: Specifiers guide to composite wood panels
Composite wood panels: When design, durability and sustainability matter most.
Design Portfolio: The many uses for MDF
MDF’s stability, strength and uniformity make it an ideal substrate for many applications in a wide variety of settings.
Design Portfolio: Producing products with particleboard
Particleboard panels are manufactured in various dimensions with a wide range of physical properties, providing maximum design flexibility for specifiers and end users.
Design Portfolio: Hardboard's many applications
A versatile panel, hardboard is value-engineered for each application.
Design Portfolio: Stylizing with engineered wood siding & trim
These panels are engineered for performance in interior and exterior exposure applications.
Design Portfolio: Selecting stylish & sustainable surfaces
A look at some of the trends in decorative surfaces.
Design Portfolio: TFL adds creative touch
TFL decorative panels have excellent scratch and wear resistance. They are widely used in laminate flooring, office furniture, closet system components, store fixtures and cabinets.
Design Portfolio: The versatility of 2D & 3D laminates & films
Two-dimensional laminates (2DL), three-dimensional laminates (3DL) and films are versatile surfaces in commercial and residential environments that offer excellent options for design freedom, performance and durability.
Design Portfolio: Light basis weight papers, decorative foils offer options
Light basis weight papers (LBWP) and decorative foils are available in a wide range of colors, and can be printed with excellent quality and high-fidelity patterns and textures.
Design Portfolio: Highlights of high pressure laminates
High pressure laminate (HPL) is a common choice for horizontal surfaces, including flooring, countertops and desktops due to its durability. It is also ideal for vertical surfaces in high-traffic areas.
Design Portfolio: Coatings add color & style
The proper application of finishes will deliver the desired gloss and texture.
Design Portfolio: Veneer slices & matches
Veneers are overlaid on panels with either heat-activated resins or cold pressed.
Design Portfolio: Adhesive types & applications
Adhesives used for panel processing are highly engineered for almost any application.
Superthin stone surface makes its debut
Surfalite, a 7mm stone surface, was unveiled during Design & Construction week 2023.