Woodworking Industry News

WCMA announces 2025 Autumn Spotlight Plant Tour

LINDSTROM, Minn. — The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) is proud to announce the 2025 Autumn Spotlight Plant Tour, taking place September 9–11 in Munising, Michigan. This highly anticipated event will provide WCMA members, technology partners, and industry affiliates with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at state-of-the-art hardwood manufacturing operations. 

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Moisture sensor

MoistTech Corp.'s IR3000-C series moisture sensors feature cutting-edge NIR (Near Infrared) technology for exceptionally accurate and reliable moisture, coat weight, thickness, and temperature analysis of virtually any product or raw material. Maintaining precise measurements is critical when variations in coat weight, moisture control efficiency, thickness, and temperature can impact manufacturing efficiency. The IR3000-C sensors offer instant and continuous measurements, significantly improving product quality, productivity, and energy efficiency during the converting process.

Woodworking Industry News

84 Lumber sponsors 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree with $100,000

For the first time in history, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, affectionately known as "The People's Tree," will come from the state of Nevada. In celebration of this milestone, 84 Lumber, the presenting sponsor of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree since 2022, unveiled its $100,000 sponsorship at a public celebration in Las Vegas, drawing state and national leaders, community members, and key partners from across the forestry and conservation sectors.