MEDINA, Minn. — Minnesota-based and family-owned Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, one of the nation's premier retailers of woodworking tools and supplies, has announced the appointment of Andy Barnes as the company's new CEO. Barnes brings decades of experience in finance, operations, and customer experience with national and regional retailers like Farm & Home Supply Co. and Best Buy Co.

Weinig Holz-Her Canada (WHHCA), a leader in solid wood and panel processing solutions, made a strategic shift in its sales approach within Ontario. The company has transitioned from a dealership sales model to a direct sales approach.

ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries LLC recently hosted a series of Career Day events to inspire students about their futures and introduce them to working in the industry. The residential furnishings giant opened its doors to more than 100 high school students from Arcadia, Blair-Taylor, Cochrane-Fountain City, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, Independence and Whitehall to visit the company's Arcadia, Wisconsin-based advanced manufacturing and distribution facility.  

In this video, Erik Weber, Midwest representative for Mendota, Illinois-based Black Bros., talks about adhesive application rates using a Black Bros. 775 adhesive spreader.

The Yeti Tool SmartBench has been demonstrated by a Yeti Tool customer to children as part of a wider initiative to highlight intuitive CNC machining.

The overarching aim of the collaboration is to equip school woodworking programs with comprehensive instructional tools that will prepare their students for the workforce.

The workshop will address the industry's ongoing challenge to recruit, train, and retain productive woodworkers.

Previous to this promotion, Aromi was the Western Regional sales manager for the Dually Modified wood manufacturer.

Alford will now take on the role of Director of Operations Support. She holds a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, and has ten years of experience in manufacturing operations.

Busch, a regular contributor for FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage, has been announced as the newest National Kitchen & Bath Global Connect advisor.