Woodworking Industry News

NKBA' first ever Design Council and KBIS events

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — NKBA | KBIS, owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), will officially launch its first-ever NKBA Design Council this February at KBIS 2024 in Las Vegas. Featuring industry-leading designers Thom Filicia, Michel Smith Boyd, Caleb Anderson, and Celerie Kemble, the program teams up with illustrious voices to promote the benefits of NKBA | KBIS membership to the nation’s design community.

Woodworking Industry News

Customer and cabinetmaker 'wedded' with the click of the mouse

Baru Inc. is a Cleveland, Ohio, startup that acts as a cabinet-go-between. It has been self-described as the Uber of cabinetry, but in truth, it might be more akin to the FTD flower service that matches the flower recipient with the local floral shop.It was created as a way to utilize unused capacity in the manufacturing supply chain for cabinetry, furniture, and other case goods. It is a shared-economy model that links custom cabinet buyers to available CNC routers in their regions.

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Morgan Li rebuilding after massive fire

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. — Morgan Li, a custom manufacturer offering innovative fixtures, furniture and graphics solutions, announced Feb. 6 that site plans have been finalized and construction will soon be underway on a new facility in Chicago Heights to replace facility lost due to a February 2023 fire. 

Wood Machinery & Supplies

End-to-end project management/ERP software

Crows Nest's end-to-end project management/ERP software is used by manufacturers of custom cabinets, closets, architectural millwork and other wood products throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. The company says that its software helps customers organize the many and diverse elements of their businesses to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. Key features include: dynamic estimating,project communications, task management, engineering preconstruction, material management, scheduling, labor time collection, project financials and more.

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Kountry Kraft's 2024 Digital Brochure is live

The 2024 Kountry Kraft Digital Brochure is out, and it's packed with ideas for kitchens, baths, and more – even stylish pet stations. The 76-page brochure, available by clicking here, features the custom options the company is offering, unique stains and paints, interior lighting, and organization solutions.