The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) is once again organizing a pavilion at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo (WMS).

PPG's $1.05 billion acquisition Friday of AkzoNobel's North American architectural coatings business is the latest large-scale corporate transaction affecting the wood products manufacturing industry.

Mereen-Johnson LLC, a manufacturer of industrial woodworking equipment, has been acquired by North Central Equity LLC (NCE), a private holding company also based in Minneapolis.

Dave Joslyn, product manager, details Mereen-Johnson's new Rip Navigator Tracker from the show floor the the AWFS Fair, July 20-23, in Las Vegas.

With the right equipment, you can achieve a joint suitable for edge gluing directly off the gang ripsaw, saving time, yield and material handling, while boosting your productivity.