Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

AWFS names new board members, 2020-2021 Executive Committee

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers has installed six new members to their board of directors at their most recent board meeting: Bob Brown, executive vice president for Royal Plywood (Sacramento); Karl Frey, western division manager for Colonial Saw Co.; Brian Hansen, director of industrial & technical business development for Gemini Coatings; Randy Jamison, executive vice president for Biesse; Hannah Faria Khalaf, marketing manager for Surfprep Sanding; and Jonathan Thompson, sales manager, E.B. Bradley Co.

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Lockdowel appoints Jason Howell CEO and president

  HAYWARD, Calif. -- Lockdowel Inc. has named Jason Howell its new CEO and president.  Howell has served the woodworking industry for 21 years, including his last 10 years as president of Weinig Holz-Her USA. With an MBA in International Business and a passion for organizational leadership, Howell brings new direction and insight to position Lockdowel manufacturing methods as the industry standard in furniture and cabinet construction.