WWP July 2012
In This Issue
IWF 2012 Supply Innovation Guide
IWF 2012 Supply Innovation Guide: Attendees will have access to even more business solutions for components, hardware, finishing products and accessories.
Housing Trends & Impacts on Wood Products Manufacturing
Business conditions are slowly improving for the housing industry, and the wood products manufacturers that serve the construction markets. Read this exclusive survey.
Lighting Cabinets & Closets with LED
Available in a variety of colors and configurations, LEDs can be coordinated with any room or location to provide a stylish, yet functional environment.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
July 6, 2012 | 2:14 pm CDT
Hackberry: No 'Hack' Wood for Furniture, Casegoods
The light-colored hackberry offers good machining and finishing characteristics. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products
By
Jo-Ann Kaiser,
July 6, 2012 | 3:06 pm CDT
Top Reasons to Buy Components Made in North America
Sourcing component products from domestic suppliers, using domestic labor and our sustainable wood materials, gives furniture, cabinet, millwork, and other wood product manufacturers some excellent competitive advantages.
Cabinets Remain Top Components Market
For the fourth straight year, the cabinet industry remains the largest end-use market for wood component products, followed by the building products industry and furniture industry.
Wood Components Conference Features Tours, New Technology
The 2012 WCMA Fall Conference & Plant Tour Event will be held on Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 in Minneapolis, MN.
Wood Components Sources Offer One-Stop Shopping
The Wood Component Manufacturers Association makes it easy for buyers to find WCMA members that can produce the wood component products they need, whether it be in solid or engineered wood materials.
Woodworkers Excited for IWF 2012
Rising attendee registration and exhibitor figures raise expectations for a bigger and better IWF 2012.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
July 9, 2012 | 10:35 am CDT
Woodworking Innovations Highlight IWF 2012
There is definite optimism to be seen in the wood products industry as we approach the International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair (IWF).
By
Karen M. Koenig,
July 9, 2012 | 10:57 am CDT
Reader Service W&WP July 2012
Websites and phone numbers for advertisers in the July issue of Wood & Wood Products
Announcing Two Canada-Based Events for All Woodworkers
Vance Communications Canada is busily developing a pair of events focused squarely on helping North American woodworkers improve their productivity, quality and ultimately their bottom lines.
By
Rich Christianson,
July 9, 2012 | 1:27 pm CDT
Blum Inc.’s Woodworking Educational Endeavors
Sponsored by the WMIA, this series features wood industry winners of the 2012 Wooden Globe Awards. Here is Blum's story.
Wood Components Buyer's Guide: WCMA 2012-2013 Digital Edition
The Wood Component Manufacturers Assn. offers a digital edition of its 2012-2013 Wood Component Buyer's Guide.
Wood & Wood Products July 2012 Digital Edition
Featured in the digital edition of Wood & Wood Products' July issue is a preview of the IWF show plus our exclusive study on Housing Trends & Impacts on Wood Products Manufacturing.
