Biesse's Viet Opera 7 series of wide belt sanders is designed to meet the demands of high volume industrial productivity while providing maximum flexibility. It allows a user to switch between applications with the press of a button; with one touch, a user can switch from sanding solid wood to veneer to sealer/lacquer to “effect sanding” replicating reclaimed lumber’s appearance, both structured and hand sawn.

Biesse's Viet Opera 7 series of wide belt sanders is designed to meet the demands of high volume industrial productivity while providing maximum flexibility. It allows a user to switch between applications with the press of a button; with one touch, a user can switch from sanding solid wood to veneer to sealer/lacquer to “effect sanding” replicating reclaimed lumber’s appearance, both structured and hand sawn.

3A Composites has announced that it has added Banova Plus plywood to its product offerings. With capabilities of utilizing various face laminates and processing options to enhance the properties of furniture, walls, and displays, the company says Banova Plus is the world's lightest plywood with a 50-70 percent reduction in weight over conventional plywood. Banova Plus offers a uniform surface and flatness and can be cut at up to 30 percent faster speeds with standard lasers due to the low density of balsa wood. It is is produced with natural balsa plywood and a high-grade veneer surface in 48.75 by 96.75 inch sheets in seven thicknesses ranging from 9mm to 40mm.