WWP February 2011
In This Issue
Increased Capabilities Open Doors for Eggers
Wisconsin-based Eggers Industries’ lean initiatives have enabled it to drastically reduce its footprint while significantly increasing capabilities.
Sustainable Cabinet Manufacturing at Huntwood
Washington-based Huntwood Industries is the largest cabinet manufacturer west of the Mississippi.
Software Takes a Stand at Closets Expo
Software plays an integral role in any design and manufacturing process. The following is a sampling of products offered by exhibitors at the Closets & Home Organization Conference and Expo, to be held Feb. 23-25 in Charlotte, NC. Booth numbers are listed for each company.
What a Difference a Year Makes
At this time last year we were reporting on major woodworking machinery companies pulling out of the 2010 International Woodworking Fair. Now our headlines trumpet their return to the U.S. trade show stage being set at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.
Growth Projected for 2011: Are You Ready?
A survey of woodworking association executives finds the majority are projecting improved sales this year, some markets by as much as 10 percent.
Industry Overall Optimistic About 2011
Representatives of the many vertical wood manufacturing industries discuss the opportunities and challenges they face in 2011.
Green Conference Attracts Wood Industry Leaders
Corey Brinkema, president of the Forest Stewardship Council and Rick Cantrell, vice president and COO of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, are among the presenters scheduled to speak at the 3rd Dollars & Sense of Going Green Conference, March 17-18.
AHFA: Residential Furniture Expected to Grow
Additional comments from Andy Counts, CEO of the American Home Furnishings Alliance in response to questions posed on the state of the residential furniture industry.
Housing Jolt Still Weighs on Cabinet Makers
Additional comments from Dick Titus, executive director of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn. in response to questions posed on the state of the kitchen cabinet industry.
BIFMA Sees 8% growth for Office Furniture This Year
Additional comments by Tom Reardon, executive director of the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assn., in response to questions posed on the state of the contract furniture industry.
Store Fixture Industry on the Mend
Additional comments from Klein Merriman, executive director of the Association of Retail Environments, in response to questions posed on the state of the retail environments/store fixture industry.
2011 Outlook Good for Wood Component Manufacturers
Additional comments from Steve Lawser, executive director of the Wood Component Manufacturers Assn., in response to questions posed on the state of the wood components industry.
WPMA Members Offer Positive Outlook for 2011
Additional comments from Phil Bibeau, executive director of the Wood Products Manufacturers Assn., in response to questions posed on the state of the wood components industry.
Panel shipments hold steady
Additional comments by Tom Julia, president of the Composite Panel Assn., in response to questions posed regarding the state of the composite panel industry.
HPVA Sees Steady Course for 2011
Additional comments from Kip Howlett, president of the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Assn., in response to questions on the state of the hardwood plywood industry.
American Machinery Manufacturers Upbeat for 2011
Additional comments from Harold Zassenhaus and Jim Beach, executive directors of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America, in response to questions posed on the state of the woodworking machinery industry.
AWI Projects Neutral Growth for 2011
Additional comments from Robert Stout, president of the Architectural Woodwork Institute, in response to questions posed on the state of the architectural woodworking industry.
WMIA Projects Double-Digit Growth in Imported Machinery
Additional comments from David Rothwell, president of the Woodworking Machinery Industry Assn., in response to questions posed about the state of the woodworking machinery industry.