The past several years have not been easy for woodworking, finishing, and countertop professionals. In fact, it’s been downright gloomy. However, last...
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Watching a good finisher work is like watching a dance; a smooth series of fluid movements as they glide the spraygun over the board. It is done with ...
Whether it’s a print ad in the newspaper or a special featured on your website, you get better results when you include a compelling offer that induce...
More than a decade of experience repairing solid surface countertops has taught me the first order of business is to determine what surface and/or man...
Adopting new technology is always a challenge, but if you don’t, the consequences could be devastating to your business. Can you imagine trying to com...
Crossville Inc. has announced the introduction of Argent, a 20-color, porcelain tile collection inspired by the rich look of argent stone and suitable for commercial and residential applications. more..
The online AWI e-Cost Book provides a labor calculator to compute time required to process materials through over 400 woodwork labor operations at your fingertips -- online, anytime, anywhere you need them. This online tool replaces the previous paper COST BOOK. more..
Lamitech, the largest manufacturer of high pressure laminates in Latin America, introduces two new wood grain designs that represent the current natural trend of raw, stripped down hues found in untreated natural wood. These laminates include; Neutral Oak, a modern wood lined with warm sand, tan, khaki and wheat tones, and Natural Elm with pronounced cathedrals and light colors like bisque, latte and warm grey tones. Sheet sizes are 4 ft. x 8 ft., 4 ft. x 10 ft., 5 ft. x 8 ft. and 5 ft x 12 ft. more..
Lamitech, the largest producer of high pressure laminates in South America, introduces Pearlescents in four colorways: Snowflake, Dune, Bronze and Moonlight. These shiny, decorative laminates are the perfect surfacing material for vertical applications including cabinet fronts and sides, drawers, walls and architectural cladding. Available in sheet sizes of 4 ft. x 8 ft. and 4 ft. x 10 ft. more..
The United States manufacturing plants of Texas-based Wilsonart have been certified to ISO 14001 and to OHSAS 18001 in recognition of exceptional focus on environmental and health and safety management systems. more..
AWFS® has once again teamed with WEIMA, the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Repurpose America and Freeman, the association's show general contractor, to set up a "Destroy Responsibly" recycling program at AWFS®Fair, Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, July 27. more..
Tafisa employee Sylvain Martel, who has been a key force behind Tafisa’s Rewood project, has been awarded the prestigious Gino Mastro Award from the Regroupement des Récupérateurs et des Recycleurs de Matériaux de Construction et de Démolition du Québec (3R MCDQ). more..
Tafisa® Canada, owner and operator of North America’s largest particleboard and decorative panel manufacturing facility, has been recognized for their environmental achievements. more..
Stiles Machinery invites you to attend our Manufacturing Solutions Seminar in High Point, NC on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. more..
Anaheim, Calif. -- Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers recently installed their 2013 Board of Directors at this year's WIC in Tempe, AZ. Wade Gregory, from Flakeboard America Ltd., has been named President of AWFS. more..
GRAND RAPIDS – Stiles Machinery is pleased to be exhibiting at the 2013 Ligna exhibition in Hannover, Germany. At the 2013 Ligna fair, product experts from Stiles will be available to provide hospitality and guide guests to demonstrations of the latest innovations in manufacturing technology presented by the company’s vast array of suppliers who will be exhibiting at the fair. more..
Blum, Bosch, Laguna Tools, Royal Plywood and other generous companies showed their support for industry education activities by contributing over $4,000 in tools, supplies, gifts and prizes to the 2013 SkillsUSA California Region 3 (Los Angeles) woodworking contests and the State Cabinetmaking Championships, held February 2 and April 6, respectively. more..
High Point, N.C. -- Stiles Machinery invites you to attend our Manufacturing Solutions Seminar in High Point, N.C. on Wed., June 5, 2013. more..
OMG! We have to move! We’ve been here for over eight years and are finally getting this old warehouse organized so it works for production. What are t...
In the last couple of years the forest industry has been taking it on the chin from the likes of the Sierra Club and other activist groups. This renew...
Visions of beignets still dance in my head following the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in New Orleans a few weeks ago. But they weren’t the only things...
In this article I’ll continue to focus on direct modeling programs. These programs address the needs of woodworkers who produce custom products. They ...
Hello again, welcome back. So you have been awarded that big project you bid on. You have a design meeting with the customer and they decide that the ...
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