Process improvements, lean manufacturing, technology, training and innovation are helping these woodworking manufacturers increase production while improving quality and efficiency. What follows are some of the strategies put in place by the 2022 WOOD 100 class.

Investing in technology leads to improvements in quality, consistency and speed of production. What follows are some of the machinery and supply investments put in place by the 2022 WOOD 100.

Kent Roosevelt High School students learn CAD/CAM to create parts from wood, metal and plastic - even droids.

New toolmaking demand lies ahead in woodworking as housing and lumber markets explode.

Product Testers Wanted for New Festool QUADRIVE TPC 18/4 Cordless Hammer Drill . Trade professionals and advanced DIYers can apply from Sept. 1 – Sept. 11.   

Headquartered in Holstein, Iowa, VT Industries, lnc., is one of North America's leading manufacturers of architectural wood doors, post-formed laminate countertops, and architectural stone surfaces.  Since 1956, VT Industries has been committed to providing the highest quality architectural and home building products and services in the industry. 

Andersen Corporation and Ubiquitous Energy, a manufacturer of solar technology, have agreed to develop energy-generating window and door products.

Chicago is world-renowned for its architecture. From its modern steel and glass architecture to the neighborhood bungalow, the city has led the way in architectural design. One style of which the city has not been at the forefront of is the mass-timber movement. But, that might be changing.

JASPER, Ind. -- In this video from Machine &  Robotics Solutions, a range of robotic and automation solutions are highlighted. The company says it provides "World Class" machine and automation solutions to manufacturers of wood, stone, plastic, and composite materials with a strong emphasis on local support and knowledge of the industry. The company is committed to continuous education regarding the most critical issues that concern the area's manufacturing base. The company's Jasper Tech Center is designed for learning opportunities.