MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Woodworkers looking for ideas to start or take their digital marketing activities to the next level will get some useful guidance when Darrell Keezer takes to the WMS Live stage during the 2022 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS). 

ARCADIA, Wis. -- For the 31st year, the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) chamber has awarded nine companies with the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. Amongst the 9 winners was Ashley Furniture Industries in Arcadia, Wis. The company was one of three firms to be named in the Environmental Stewardship category. This year’s winners have been chosen for programs that demonstrate an innovative approach to environmental protection, or a level of effort beyond that which is required by regulatory compliance.

This year’s Felder Challenge drew more than 1,500 projects from around the world. The grand prize winner of the 2021 event was Henrik Tjaeby who won over the judges with his DIY woven chair.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Woodworking machinery distributor Stiles Machinery is hosting an in-person technology and networking event. This year’s Manufacturing Solutions Seminar, the first in-person event since 2019, will be held Nov. 9-11 at Stiles’ High Point, North Carolina, showroom. The event will feature a series of presentations and demonstrations from a variety of industry experts.

Integrating automation systems and software can help woodworking businesses tackle the labor shortage, increase throughput, and reduce costs per part, according to organizers of the Keep America Machining event. 

The colors and comforts of home are finding their place in the commercial office environment. New designs also highlight the need for flexible furniture and spaces.

The Best of Competition 2021 award winner, Honey by DARRAN Furniture, is a stylish, highly adaptable workplace system.

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. – Wood Pro Expo Lancaster (WPE) begins its two-day run Thursday, Oct. 14, with a packed exhibit floor and a full slate of educational opportunities. 

Debuting at October's High Point Market, the solid pine Chevron collection includes bedroom, dining, occasional, and home office furniture.