Event Coverage
Solid wood seminar at Madison College covers grading, moulding and milling
By Bill Esler
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MADISON, WI  – Stiles Machinery teamed up with Madison Area Technical College (MATC) to host over 40 industry and education professionals and students at university’s campus in Madison, Wisconsin for a Solid Wood Technology seminar.  
 
 
The April 19 event, co-hosted by Patrick Molzahn, the Director of the Woodworking Program at MATC, was attended by 11 local companies and nine students. Attendees experienced innovative solid wood technology and production processes including demonstrations in rough mill technology, moulder technology, tooling and lumber grading, purchasing and tracking.
 
 
 
Stiles’ product specialist, Peter Van Dyke, opened the event with an overview of the modern rough mill, showcasing several types of solid wood machinery and their impact on productivity and efficiency. Participants were then divided into groups where they experienced practical demonstrations in proper handling and preparing of tooling, profile knife grinding, and moulder calibration and setup.
 
 
This event is one of many initiatives supported by Stiles that invests in the success of both current and future woodworking professionals. Stiles is also a proud supporter of the Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab (the MiLL) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is the first
national training center of its kind designed to educate future leaders and talents in the wood manufacturing industry.
 
For more information about Stiles events and educational opportunities for both current and future woodworking professionals, visit www.stilesmachinery.com .
 
Stiles has been helping manufacturers throughout North America increase their efficiency and productivity for over 50 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles offers solutions that equip companies for success in every area of their business. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Stiles has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California. Stiles is a member of the HOMAG Group, a global leader in the production of industrial manufacturing machinery.
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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

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