Recent testing of fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW) by the Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) finds that some manufacturers are offering unproven lower-cost alternatives that do not stand up to fire test standards.

Standout tools for 2025 range from hand tools to high-tech. Clothing and accessories too.

The CleenSweep system automates the entire cleanout process, replacing manual tarps, leaf blowers and brooms. By keeping operators out of the trailer, it significantly reduces the risk of falls, sprains and other workplace injuries that typically occur during manual cleanout.

Florida-based DPI Laboratory has introduced its Catalyst Printers platform, featuring direct-to-wood UV printing into cabinet, millwork, and furniture production environments. The system allows full-color graphics, logos, images, and textures to be printed directly onto wood-based substrates.

Kolbe Windows & Doors and Doma have partnered to introduce a new generation of home entry systems. Doma Intelligent Doors by Kolbe offer wood entry doors with the modern, seamless convenience of integrated intelligence and automation. This technology will be available through authorized Kolbe dealers beginning summer 2026.

Machine Solutions LLC has launched its redesigned website, MachineSolutionsLLC.com, offering a cleaner layout, improved navigation with clearer product categories, and an simplified way for customers to explore machinery, robotics, and automation solutions.

Health officials confirmed Massachusetts’ first case of silicosis in a man in his 40s who has had exposure to silica from 14 years of working for a stone countertop fabrication and installation company.

Akhurst Machinery has been appointed the exclusive Canadian distributor for Bürkle North America, a global leader in advanced surface finishing, laminating, and coating technologies.

For 100 years, the Schmidt Company has been manufacturing and distributing high-quality woodworking tools for all stages of woodworking. From its modest beginnings in a fourth-floor location in downtown New York City, to its current home in Montvale, New Jersey, they have become a trusted name for quality tools and solutions.

Under this agreement, Scm Group expands its portfolio of products and services with MES/MOM digital systems – Manufacturing Execution System / Manufacturing Operations Management – and advanced software solutions, leveraging Tecnest’s expertise, technologies and long-standing track record.