FDMC May 2021
In This Issue
Women in woodworking: 3 startup success stories
Sadie Mae John, Anika Gandhi, and April Wilkerson all started with a need, found the solutions in themselves, and since then have continued sharing their woodworking journeys to enable others.
Wood from historic ships built into desks for VP, Navy secretary
Navy Seabees used wood and metal from the frigate USS Constitution and other historic ships to craft two special desks.
Video: Bluewater Wood Alliance rebrands as Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
The Bluewater Wood Alliance (BWA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new name, new logo, new website and aspirations for a new wave of growth.
Labor, supply chain, and emerging technologies the focus of EBC 2021
The Executive Briefing Conference, slated for September 8-10 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, will address the most crucial issues facing woodworking executives: supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and the latest technological advancements.
What’s ahead for architectural woodworkers: Special report
A look ahead at the architectural woodwork industry, including projections by some of the FDMC 300 firms.
Building a woodworking brand, then selling the business
Corbin Clay has “retired” at 38 after selling the Colorado furniture manufacturing company he built from scratch.
Mark Richey marks dual anniversary
Architectural millwork firm Mark Richey Woodworking celebrates 40th anniversary for itself and 50 years for its WallGoldfinger division.
How much is your work worth?
Submit a project for the Pricing Survey and find out how other shops would price your work.
Entries sought for world’s greatest contest for veneer craftsmanship
Thousands of dollars in cash prizes are available in the 2021 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge.
Euro-style construction pants for woodworking
New Helly Hansen pants add stretch comfort to practical Scandinavian-designed work pants.
Wood Pro Expo Florida: Bold ideas for the post-pandemic world
Wood Pro Conference panelists discuss keys to surviving and thriving.