CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Lockdowel Inc. manufacturers of the rapid assembly and invisible fastening solutions has established a new east coast distribution hub in Charlotte, N.C.  “Adding this distribution channel will better facilitate our rapidly growing east coast and Midwest customer base,” said Lockdowel CEO Jason Howell. “Our west coast fulfillment operations will also remain in place as we look forward to achieving the most efficient distribution options for all of our customers.”

CNC Symposium offers an in-depth opportunity to explore ways to use CNC in your shop.

The ANCA Tool of the Year (TOTY) competition celebrates the deep experience and creativity of the craftspeople who create the next generation of cutting tools.

Stora Enso and Modvion partner to expand the use of wood for wind turbine towers.

Companies from around the world entered this year's IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award. In all, 67 companies entered 86 products into the contest that recognizes companies demonstrating exemplary achievement in the development of "product, service, or manufacturing technologies and techniques created to advance the industry."

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institue of Technology said they have pioneered a tunable technique to generate wood-like plant material in a lab, which could enable someone to “grow” a wooden product like a table without needing to cut down trees and process lumber.

The Canadian Wood Council has partnered with federal and provincial governments to conduct a series of five separate fire research burns on a full-scale mass timber structure in Ottawa.

BIFMA is providing live virtual learning opportunities on the 4th Thursday of the month at noon ET for our members, designers, buyers, and anyone interested in furniture for the built environment. There is no fee to attend.

Wikifactory, an online platform for collaboratively creating physical products, has secured $2.5 million in pre-series A funding from existing shareholders and new investors including, Seier Capital, the investment vehicle of Lars Seier Christensen. This brings Wikifactory's funding to date to a total of nearly $8 million.

From humble beginnings, Sunrise Kitchens became a major cabinet maker for the multi-family market.