"One of the biggest trends affecting technologies in the woodworking sector right now is the different types of substrates and materials being used in place of wood," says Marty Berman, owner of Amber Millwork in Kelowna, British Columbia

Are you a wood industry entrepreneur or innovator, 40 years old or younger? Do you  know someone who fits the bill? Woodworking Network is soliciting nominations for the 2018 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 award program. This annual award recognizes the achievements of rising superstars in the North American wood products industry. Nominations can be submitted through June 22 at http://bit.ly/submitunder40.

Furniture builder Greg Pilotti will tell how he attracts and retains young people to jobs in woodworking at Wood Pro Expo in Lancaster.

Honoring the next generation of woodworking leaders, the 2017 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Awards event was packed at AFW Fairs 2017.

Cabinet Vision user Chad Barker, CEO of Barker Cabinets, a company that provides high-quality custom products designed and assembled by its customers, has been named a recipient of a Woodworking Network Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Award, Class of 2017.

One of the most exciting jobs in the wood industry is talking to winners of the 40 Under 40 Awards.With their infectious energy, they are destined to make woodworking great again.

Kartwheel Craftsmanship in Austin, Texas, offers a range of services including finish carpentry, custom millwork, one off furniture, and sleds.

How to attract talent to the wood manufacturing industries, and keep new-hires satisfied, is an issue being confronted by next generation managers.

Autodesk Fusion 360 product manager Mike Prom describes how the design of Apple's MacBooks and iPads evoked emotions that led to sales. Prom, an avid wood smith who applies high-tech to design and craft, won the 2017 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Award.