stiles machinery

Latest evolution of spray finishing at IWF 2016 in Stiles Machinery booths

Stiles Machinery Inc.shows a complete range of its advanced finishing technologies available for wood, plastics and advanced materials for businesses ranging from small shops to large production facilities.

August 18, 2016 | 4:07 pm CDT

IWF News

Robot for batch-one production of cabinets to launch at IWF 2016

A fully autonomous cutting cell will be introduced to the U.S. market at IWF 2016. Stiles Machinery calls the Homag system 'groundbreaking.'

August 16, 2016 | 1:38 pm CDT

IWF News

Stiles manufacturing seminar teases IWF

More than 100 woodworkers attended the two-day seminar June 9-10, learning from experts about best practices and manufacturing trends and seeing demonstrations on the latest technologies in panel processing and solid wood manufacturing. The information provided was meant to set attendees up for success at the upcoming IWF.

By Robert Dalheim, June 24, 2016 | 12:01 pm CDT

IWF Video

Stiles Machinery plans 26,000 square feet at IWF 2016 show August 24-27

Stiles Machinery says it looks ahead to continued growth and expansion in the North American market as it plans for IWF 2016, August 24-27 in Atlanta.

By Robert Dalheim, June 7, 2016 | 2:18 pm CDT

Cabinets

High-tech work cells aid K&Z Cabinet in plant production

ONTARIO, Calif. - One of southern California's largest casework manufacturers, K&Z Cabinet Company uses high technology with a touch of custom woodwork in its cellular production approach to high-end architectural casegoods and millwork. The company has over 85 employees produces 60 to 80 cabinets daily. During a Stiles Machinery sponsored shop tour, part of the 2016 Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo, held March 22-24 in Pasadena, California, Mike Twyford, vice president, gave more than 70 show attendees an inside look of the plant.

By Michaelle Bradford, June 1, 2016 | 9:41 am CDT

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Event Coverage

Flooring technology focus of Stiles' event

Approximately 60 woodworkers were in attendance as Stiles Machinery Inc. kicked off its Flooring Day 2016 event at the company’s High Point, North Carolina, showroom and finishing lab.

May 4, 2016 | 8:04 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

North America helps Homag Group exceed €1billion in revenue for 2015

North America's recovering wood industry helped Homag exceed €1billion in revenue for 2015. A unit of The Durr Group, Homag is the parent of Stiles Machinery and Homag Canada in North America.

By Bill Esler, April 27, 2016 | 9:23 am CDT

Event Coverage

Stiles Machinery Manufacturing Days plays to packed audience of woodworkers

Stiles hosted a two-day demonstration in High Point, North Carolina of live work cell processing, showcasing new panel-processing technology for cabinet and furniture manufacturers including cutting and machining, edgebanding and drilling and dowel-insertion, focused on European construction. Day two concentrated on door and face-frame construction.

March 11, 2016 | 1:39 am CST

Components & Sourcing

American Door and Drawer's key components to success

American Door and Drawer emerged from a devastating fire, becoming bigger and better than ever. Aiding the component firm's manufacturing revival was the implementation of a Heesemann sander used for calibrating solid wood panels and sanding high-gloss surfaces.

By Jo-Ann Kaiser, February 15, 2016 | 12:44 pm CST

Sanding and Finishing

3 Methods for sanding five-piece doors

The sanding operation is one of the key components to producing a quality finish. Although hand sanding is one option, automating the process can prove to be more cost effective – not only in time savings, but in the consistency the machines provide, from part to part. Here's a look at three sanding approaches: calibration, brush and orbital.

By Karen M. Koenig, January 29, 2016 | 9:26 am CST