1. Outsourced components can cost less than producing in-house. 2. You do not have to have the manufacturing capabilities or space in your own shop. 3. It allows you to take advantage of others’ expertise in design and manufacturing. 4. It can increase your productivity and efficiency in other areas. 5. It saves you time, allowing you to focus on more important things. 6. Outsourcing can reduce your capital expenditures.

A primer on buying dimension wood products and how they can save you money.

A look at the top markets for dimension and wood components and what products are popular.

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association provides advocacy, industry promotion and networking opportunities to help North American components and dimension producers grow their business.

On tap for WCMA: More networking & educational opportunities, creation of an information clearinghouse, and a greater social media presence.

Each year, the WCMA conducts its flagship event, the Fall Conference & Plant Tour Event. The Fall Conference presents an excellent opportunity for WCMA members and non-members to network and have open discussion on common concerns. Attendees also tour the production facilities of several dimension, component, cabinet, furniture, millwork, and related woodworking companies.

Registration is now open for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA) 2018 One-Day Regional Event.

LINDSTROM, Minn. - The Wood Component Manufacturers Association says its tour of European woodworking facilities was a success, with more than a dozen people from member companies and tech partners attending the six-day event. The technology tour of furniture, fixture, window and door manufacturers, held March 11-16, was sponsored by Stiles Machinery and Pollmeier Inc.

LINDSTROM, Minn. - Registration is now open to the public for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s 2018 European Plant Tour event. The tour takes place March 11-16 in Germany and provides an opportunity for attendees to observe leading-edge solutions to improve their quality and production methods.

The WCMA will partner with Stiles Machinery and Pollmeier, Inc. to host the event that will be held March 11 – 16, 2018 in Germany.