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There is no denying that today’s marketplace is fiercely competitive. Despite all the tools, techniques, and technologies we have, it is still genuinely difficult to locate and entice prospects to become your next customers. Consumer advertising has been hit hard by the harsh reality that traditional media no longer performs cost effectively.  more..

First let me say that nothing beats professional photography when it comes to putting together a portfolio of your countertop projects. Sometimes, however, either the budget or the timing make it difficult to get a pro on the jobsite for some really great photos. Which means you just have to do the best you can with what you have. more..

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 to leave a vivid impression during my visit to The Crescent City. The annual event has, just like a sugar rush, infused the cabinetry world with exciting new products, concepts, and solutions. Here is a rundown of the cabinet-related products that I found to be most intriguing. more..

In this article I’ll continue to focus on direct modeling programs.  These programs address the needs of woodworkers who produce custom products.  They offer a completely new method of producing shop drawings.  That is, they allow your draftsman to create a model of your product before you begin to cut wood.  A model created in this manner can be clearly understood by clients, workers, and CAM programs. 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..

You’ve been training your people to be good at what they do for you. You’ve taught them what quality level you expect every time they make, communicate, buy or sell something. You’ve made sure that they understand not just where you want to go, but why it is important to you, to the organization, and to them as individuals. Your formal training is complete. Everyone has had a chance to learn. If you step back now, you will see that some of them understand, while many will not show the new behaviors you hoped for. more..

Bel Air, Md. – The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America announced its support of legislation introduced last week in the U.S. Congress to allow manufacturers to reinvest in machinery, facilities and job training through a Manufacturing Reinvestment Account. more..

The tiles in my shower were starting to fall off the wall. After further inspection, it was apparent there was no concrete board behind the tiles – just traditional drywall. Talk about a moisture disaster. In addition, the bathroom didn’t have a ventilation fan to eliminate moisture from hot showers. It was a prime example of what not to do in a shower environment. So, my husband and I enlisted a remodeler to fix the problem. more..

I can smell the Cajun delights, beignets, and café au lait in New Orleans. Yes, the French Quarter is a delight and Bourbon Street is a blast, but what I’m really excited about is what’s new in kitchen and bath products launched at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. more..

Washington – The American Institute of Architects and the Office of Diversity Excellence recently announced that it has selected the Buffalo/WNY Architecture + Education Program and the National Organization of Minority Architects Louisiana’s Project Pipeline as the 2013 honorees of the AIA Diversity Recognition Program. Now in its fifth year, the Diversity Recognition program recognizes architects, local AIA components, educational institutions, and organizations that are actively committed to increasing diversity and inclusion within the architecture profession. more..