The wood technology program at Pittsburg State received a significant upgrade from two major wood industry companies: Houston architectural wood firm Brochsteins, and Veneer Services machinery, Indianapolis seller of OMPEC equipment.

Wood manufacturing technology company Biesse says it signed a lease for a new West Coast showroom, in Anaheim, CA. It will base seven field service technicians there.

Mega woodworking and metalworking machinery and tool company, Grizzly Industrial, is excited to announce a new machinery comparison chart feature on its website at www.grizzly.com.

Deublin Company says it acquired Barco Seals on December 1. Both businesses make fluid power components used in wood manufacturing machinery and for equipment and process industries.

AWFS Fair show management announced that all Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers members will once again receive a 10 percent discount on any of the 46 AWFS Fair College of Woodworking Knowledge educational seminars taking place during the biennial woodworking show, July 20-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Whether you’re planning to attend IWF or have to stay at the shop, the staff of Wood & Wood Products, Custom Woodworking Business (CWB) and CLOSETS magazines will keep you abreast of the latest developments and trends with our exclusive daily coverage from the show floor.