Workers who support the manufacture and distribution of forest products, including, but not limited to timber, paper, and other wood products may be considered essential in your state.

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. -- A special joint technology presentation titled “Demystifying AI, AR, VR” led off the last day of sessions at the Woodworking Industry Conference. Coordinated by Woodworking Network’s David Biggs, WIC attendees learned more about artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality.

There were fewer woodworking companies that closed their doors during the past year than in any year in recent memory, if the FDMC 300 is any guide. With FDMC 300 research well underway, only five companies have been identified as closed or likely out of business. Work is continuing on the list of leading manufacturers of cabinets, furniture, millwork and store fixtures, and it is possible that one or two other companies may be identified as being closed.

The woodworking industry continues to change and evolve in 2013. To help you keep up on the important issues that affect your business, here are some key regulatory updates you need to know.

Which of the 2012 presidential candidates do you think can do the most to help the U.S. wood products industry?

Is it safe to say the woodworking industry is recovering? Yes, a home buidling and remodeling is driving it, as the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book documents. An underlying factor: formation of new households.

For more than 50 years, Italpresse has been a leading supplier of laminating and clamping presses to the woodworking industry in more than 60 countries worldwide.

In addition to the July trip, the Scanlans also won $1,000 in Freud products.

The Marketing Department has officially moved to the Front Offices of Osborne Wood Products.