FDMC May 2020

Facing disrupted schedules, loss of business, and supply disruptions, the woodworking industry has also rallied to help healthcare workers in the pandemic.

Study assesses experiences of secondary wood manufacturers concerning Industry 4.0 and the digitization/computerization of their operations.

Sapele Yields Coveted Furniture Wood

In furniture and cabinet manufacturing, hardboard is probably only used to add rigidity to a box-like structure.

Woodworking operations should take proper precautions in the COVID-19 outbreak, but also they can find a silver lining to improve their businesses.

Outsourcing wood components makes good sense for furniture, cabinetry, closets and other types of manufacturers, whether large, mid-size or small.  The ability to obtain quality products, consistency, as well as design expertise, are just some of the benefits realized by these companies. Savings in production time and money, by not having to invest in additional labor, inventory and equipment, are others. Don’t just take our word for it. Read what these companies have to say.

Outsourcing wood components makes good sense. It can oftentimes save money and enables you to take advantage of other’s design and production expertise, thereby saving on the personnel and capital expenditures that would otherwise be required if you were to produce the parts in-house. If any of these thoughts run through your head, outsourcing is most likely the best decision you can make:

If you are a manufacturer of wood components or dimension stock, membership in the Wood Component Manufacturers Association is now more important than ever. The WCMA is committed to becoming a progressive, nationally recognized association whose focus is meeting the needs of its members.

Millwork shop specializes in challenging architectural interior projects.

Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth are once again the sales leaders.