Woodworking Industry News

CLT building systems maker gets funding for factory

DURANGO, Col. — Timber Age Systems, manufacturers of cross-laminate timber-based panels for use in housing construction, was one of eight modular housing manufacturers across Colorado to receive state funding.The Durango-based company received $3.9 million to build a factory in nearby Mancos, Colorado.Timber Age Systems manufactures panelized homes using timber harvested responsibly from wildfire-prone forests in the Durango area.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Quick-start kits for vertical finishing

Quick-Start Kits from Guffey Systems LLC aid in integrating the PivotLine vertical finishing system into production. The kits are available in four configuration styles, available in floor or ceiling mounts, including two straight-line configurations; a 6’x6’x6’ U-Shape; a 6’x12’ L-Shape; and a reversible L-Shape.

Gluing, Laminating & Veneering

Roll coaters & glue spreaders: What’s the difference?

Roll coaters and adhesive spreaders (also called glue spreaders) are very similar, but there are some unique differences. Typically, adhesive spreaders will be used to bond two materials together and the applied adhesive will not be visible in the final product.  With a roll coater the coating typically will be visible in the final product and will have a certain pattern or look, for example a gloss finish.