Woodworking Industry News

Protech/Oxyplast Acquires Innotek Powder Coatings

The Protech/Oxyplast Group of Montreal will acquired the powder coating business and manufacturing assets of Innotek Powder Coatings, Big Spring, TX..

By Bill Esler, September 19, 2012 | 8:17 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Pro-Tech Machinery To Sell Stiles in Calif., Nev.

Stiles Machinery Inc. added Pro-Tech Machinery as a new woodworking machinery distributor in California exclusively representing the complete line of Stiles products in central valley California and western Nevada.

By Bill Esler, September 19, 2012 | 8:03 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

SPIB Submits Proposed Design Values to ALSC

New visually graded southern pine dimension lumber design values were submitted in a proposal by the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau to the American Lumber Standard Committee; first review since 1991.

By Bill Esler, September 19, 2012 | 7:52 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

HNI Lowers Q3 Office Furniture Projections, Now at 7-10% Growth

While still projecting a profit, softer than expected demand in office furniture has forced HNI Corp. to lower its projections for the third quarter.

By Karen M. Koenig, September 18, 2012 | 2:09 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

New Capabilities Spur Wood Component Maker's Double-Digit Growth

Olon Industries' investments in new technology, plus a move to a larger plant, helped spur the component company's double-digit growth in the 2012 WOOD 100.

By Karen M. Koenig, September 18, 2012 | 11:54 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

IKEA Increases Expansion and Founder’s Sons Roles

Swedish furniture giant IKEA is looking to expand its footprint in the US as well as emerging markets in China, Russia and India. The founders sons will also have an active ownership role.

By Michaelle Bradford, September 18, 2012 | 10:51 am CDT

Event Coverage

Wood Design Rocks at Wood Tech Summit

Powerful woodwork by Straight Line Designs' team will inspire managers to think out-of-the-box. Straight Line owner Judson Beaumont keynotes Wood Tech Summit 2012, Oct. 22-23 at the downtown University of Vancouver, BC campus.

By Bill Esler, September 18, 2012 | 10:15 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Robot UV Cures Fully Assembled Furniture, Cabinets

Prime Heat says its robotic curing lamps coupled with self-guided guided carts automates three-dimensional curing of assembled furniture and casegoods. Halogen and UV versions are available. A video shows it work.

By Bill Esler, September 17, 2012 | 10:27 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Sauder's WoodTrac Division Earns 'Eco-Certified' Status

The WoodTrac Ceiling Systems by Sauder Woodwork has been awarded Eco-Certified Composite (EEC) Certification by the Composite Panel Association (CPA).

By Rich Christianson, September 17, 2012 | 11:36 am CDT

Advance Cabinet Systems Expands Northwest

Woodworking Industry News

Advanced Cabinet Systems Partners with Local Schools

Advanced Cabinet Systems (ACS), a manufacturer of Division 12 Plastic Laminate Casework and retail store fixtures, is drawing on students of local educational institutions to help lay the groundwork for its future workforce.

By Rich Christianson, September 17, 2012 | 11:06 am CDT