HAYWARD, Calif. -- Lockdowel Inc. has named Jason Howell its new CEO and president.  Howell has served the woodworking industry for 21 years, including his last 10 years as president of Weinig Holz-Her USA. With an MBA in International Business and a passion for organizational leadership, Howell brings new direction and insight to position Lockdowel manufacturing methods as the industry standard in furniture and cabinet construction.

Weinig and Holz-Her, Inc. president Jason Howell was named to to the International Woodworking Fair Management Committee by the Wood Machinery Industry Association. WMIA operates the IWF 2014 jointly with the WMMA.

The WMIA Board of Directors has appointed Jason Howell (WEINIG) as the newest member of the IWF Management Committee for the IWF Woodworking Fair. IWF is the largest woodworking fair in the western hemisphere and attracts attendees from more than 70 countries. Mr. Howell will one of three members of the Management Committee representing WMIA, together with three members from the WMMA.

Rick Hannigan named Director of Marketing and Communications for Weinig USA and Holz-Her U.S. Inc.

Dan Murphy was named the Vice President of Sales for WEINIG USA and Holz-Her U.S., Inc.

Rick Hannigan named Director of Marketing and Communications for Weinig USA and Holz-Her U.S. Inc.

Dan Murphy was named the Vice President of Sales for WEINIG USA and Holz-Her U.S., Inc.

Weinig USA officials said they were pleased with the outcome of its two-day “Race to Recovery” Technology Expo, held April 29-30.

Weinig AG CEO Walter Fahrenschon announced that Jason Howell has been appointed president of the company's North American subsidiary.