Woodworking Industry News

Festool launches Granat Net abrasives

Festool has introduced Granat Net abrasives, which feature a durable, open-net structure for dust extraction across an entire surface.

By Angel Kipfer, April 18, 2018 | 10:52 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

CLT's regional acceptance may increase after University of Arkansas' construction

The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is building a 27,000 square foot storage unit for its library and it will be the first facility in Arkansas to be built with cross-laminated timber panels (CLT).

By Angel Kipfer, April 18, 2018 | 9:58 am CDT

Cabinets

Luxe kitchen cabinet brand Poggenpohl appoints new COO

Poggenpohl, a German cabinet company, continues to strengthen its US executive team with the appointment of its new Chief Operating Officer, Dina Ruggiero and a new Marketing Director, Paul McCormack.

By Michaelle Bradford, April 18, 2018 | 9:01 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Felder offers chance to win a CNC for a year

ATLANTA —Want to win a free CNC machine for one year?

April 17, 2018 | 3:29 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Western juniper gains acceptance, viability for wood product construction

After extensive tests, Oregon State University has deemed western juniper - an invasive tree that has spread across much of Oregon - viable for commercial wood markets.

By Robert Dalheim, April 17, 2018 | 11:48 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Customer orders keep Virginia custom furniture maker from closing

Business had been hurt by low-priced, mass-produced furniture and changes in consumer tastes, and management couldn’t see the point in letting the company continue.

By Karl D. Forth, April 17, 2018 | 11:41 am CDT

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IWF News

Leadership Forum explores emerging technologies and critical issues

ATLANTA -- Woodworking Network's Leadership Forum is a top-level conference aimed at executives from North America’s largest woodworking and/or most innovative companies. It is meant to be a TEDx-style conference presenting fresh ideas on wood industry materials and technology, presented with flair, and heavy dose of peer to peer networking and audience interaction.

By Harry Urban, April 17, 2018 | 8:32 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Moore & Giles announces leather partnership with Steelcase

The new collaboration will introduce two of the Moore & Giles leather collections into Steelcase’s Select Surfaces Leather offering.

By Karl D. Forth, April 17, 2018 | 8:15 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

AC Summit invests in MJB Wood Group of Texas

MJB Wood Group provides a diverse line of panel products, components, millwork and specialty products to the millwork, cabinet, door, furniture, and fixture/display.

By Karl D. Forth, April 16, 2018 | 4:46 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Peel & stick wood maker Stikwood expands again

Peel and stick wood planking manufacturer Stikwood will invest $1.4 million at its 45,084-square-foot Michigan facility after receiving a 12-year tax abatement from the city of Kentwood.

By Robert Dalheim, April 16, 2018 | 10:53 am CDT