WWP June 2009

By Tom Dossenbach - The Spirit of America is what drives the desire for continuous improvement in our companies.

By Hannah Miller - Tradition takes on new attraction in turbulent times, and much of the furniture being presented to consumers this summer and fall offers the comfort of familiarity.

By Wade Vonasek - Continued advancements and capabilities are making boring and drilling machinery more versatile, yet it is important to match a specific machine to a specific company’s needs.

The 2009 woodworking fair offers more seminars and new events to ensure that during the economic downturn, attendees can position themselves for a rebound.

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Located throughout the United States and Canada, the more than 150 WCMA member companies produce rough, semi- and fully-machined wood component products for the cabinet, furniture, building products, staircase, flooring, millwork, store fixture and related decorative wood product industries.

A listing of the companies who are part of The Wood Components Manufacturers Association.

WCMA Company Directory

Located throughout the United States and Canada, the more than 150 WCMA member companies produce rough, semi- and fully-machined wood component products for the cabinet, furniture, building products, staircase, flooring, millwork, store fixture and related decorative wood product industries.

By Hannah Miller - The Indiana-based furniture giant starts a new chapter with its foray into a new a new line of products, including the purchase of a plant in North Carolina.

The Composite Panel Assn., along with other industry associations, has joined forces with the Sierra Club and some environmental groups, to draft legislation calling for a national standard on formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products.

By Rich Christianson - OSHA did not even wait for the proposed legislation to get beyond committee review in announcing April 28 that it would initiate a comprehensive rulemaking on combustible dust.

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.

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. One call to the WCMA office or a visit to the Source Guide on our Web site, woodcomponents.org, can connect you with a WCMA Member company that can produce the exact product to your specifications.