Black or white, limba is an ideal species for musical instruments and other products.

Woodshop Panel Handling: Even Small Shops Can Automate It, says Hartmut Schrage of Bargstedt. Schrage speaks at Wood Tech Summit 2012, Oct. 22-23 at the downtown University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC campus.

View a digital edition of the September 2012 issue of Wood & Wood Products, featuring the WOOD 100: Strategies for Success.

Wood products firms are doing whatever it takes to not only survive, but succeed. Facing a tough economy and low-cost imports, these 2012 WOOD 100 firms share their tips for success with you.

Whether it’s through social media and the internet, TV, print ads or word of mouth, these wood products companies have become experts at promoting the innovation, sustainability and/or diversity of their products.

Sweepstakes and social media are among the methods used by today’s wood products manufacturers to engage consumers and grow brand recognition.

Obtaining and retaining good employees is a key component in any successful business strategy. Also key are strategies for controlling material and labor costs, growing market share and product diversity.

More than machinery, it takes a dedicated and skilled staff to drive productivity at the required levels needed by woodworking facilities of all sizes. Today’s workers must be familiar with green and lean manufacturing and also have a mindset for quality control and project management.