Woodworking Industry News New Energy Works, Pioneer Millworks convert to ESOP Sister companies New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks become 100% Employee-Owned under a single ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). By Larry Adams, May 19, 2023 | 12:32 pm CDT
Craftsman's Challenge Win cash and veneer for your best work Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge features generous awards for the finest in veneered woodworking. By William Sampson, May 19, 2023 | 12:20 pm CDT
Pricing Survey What would someone else charge for your work? Submit a project to the annual Pricing Survey to learn more about your own pricing. By William Sampson, May 19, 2023 | 11:57 am CDT
Lean Manufacturing How to fail, in 3 easy steps! Three surefire contributors to failure and how to avoid them. By Brad Cairns, May 19, 2023 | 11:33 am CDT
Wood Dr Who gives a shake? Different terms for wood defects, popping nail heads and stripped screw holes. The Wood Doctor answers these and other frequently asked questions. By Gene Wengert, May 19, 2023 | 11:20 am CDT
Management Leadership lessons: Poison positivity Without sincerity, authenticity, and context, positivity can turn destructive. By Jim Bouchard, May 19, 2023 | 11:03 am CDT
Management How does your business measure up? This Benchmark Survey offers metrics to compare your wood products manufacturing business with the rest of the woodworking industry. By William Sampson, May 19, 2023 | 9:49 am CDT
Opinion The mystery of why woodworkers don’t network Of course, some do network, but why is it so few? By William Sampson, May 19, 2023 | 9:22 am CDT
Wood Explorer Wenge: Dense, dark wood but beware of splinters Another name for the wood is African rosewood. By Gene Wengert, May 19, 2023 | 8:53 am CDT
Event Coverage LIGNA draws 80,000+ visitors during its 5-day run Over its five-day run, from May 15 to 19, more than 80,000 visitors from countries around the world attended LIGNA 2023 in Hannover, Germany. The show featured a plethora of innovations, inspiration and networking opportunities. By Larry Adams, May 19, 2023 | 7:18 am CDT