The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) and the Wood Technology Industry Institute (WTII) have launched a training program for service technicians, focused on electrical and mechatronics-related issues, as well as some safety and customer service tips.

An advocate for education, WMIA awarded 21 scholarships to serious students: $36,500 in 2016.

The WMIA is an advocate for the North American woodworking industry, WMIA also serves as a partnership between wood products manufacturers and their suppliers.

The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association, the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America, and the American Home Furnishings Alliance entered into an agreement for the purchase of AHFA’s ownership interest in the International Woodworking Fair.