Woodwork Career Alliance Sets Membership Record
The Woodwork Career Alliance – WCA registered a 40 percent increase in the number of credentials it issued last year. Proving the level of interest in woodworking careers and skills, the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America said it issued a record-shattering 1,359 credentials in 2023, nearly 40 percent more than the year before and […]
Artificial Intelligence & Manufacturing
In the past year, Artificial Intelligence has grown rapidly. Artificial Intelligence (AI) now has the potential to revolutionize the way all businesses operate, bringing about transformative change across various industries. With its advanced data analysis capabilities and machine learning algorithms, AI enables companies large and small to make data-driven decisions and optimize day-to-day processes. From […]
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Decision-makers in thousands of businesses just like yours say IWF delivers all the products they must have to power business growth. For 90% of attendees, IWF helps meet and beat bottom-line sales goals. For more on what IWF 2024 will do for your business, go here.
Breaking News from IWF
WHO: IWF Atlanta and the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS) WHAT: EUMABOIS – IWF 2024 Cooperation Agreement DETAIL: The International Woodworking Fair Atlanta—North America’s oldest and largest global woodworking technology and design trade show and conference—has established a Cooperation Agreement with the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS) for the purpose of […]
Comment Period Opens for Paneling Standard Proposal
Comments can be submitted through March 27 to the Architectural Woodwork Institute on its American National Standard AWI 0642 for wood paneling proposed standard. The comment period is now open for comments on a new proposed standard for wood paneling from the Architectural Woodwork Institute. Proposal AWI 0642 addresses performance and appearance standards for wall […]
Pritzker Award-Winning Architect’s New Book Is All About Wood
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban’s new book, Timber in Architecture, highlights his love for working with wood for more than four decades. The boom in mass-timber construction is getting plenty of headlines these days but for Pritzker award-winning architect Shigeru Ban it’s old news as he’s been building structures made of wood for more than 40 […]
From Single Phase to Three Phase: Do You Even Know?
Most career woodworkers can identify with this question: “Do you have single phase or three phase?” It’s a phrase I use from time to time in conversations with fellow business owners. Most seasoned woodworkers have experience designing their shop with machines with varying capacities. In our world of tooling, we ride a hard line of […]
Chris Hofmann Appointed Director on Woodwork Career Alliance Board
Chris Hofmann, product manager for Colonial Saw’s Lamello products, joins the WCA board.
ITC Says Imports of Chinese Moulding, Millwork Injure U.S. Producers
A study found that imports of wood mouldings and millwork products from China sold below cost in the U.S., injure domestic manufacturers, says the International Trade Commission.
Investors Join Michigan Woodwork After Acquiring It
A majority stake in Michigan Woodwork of Williamston, MI, has been acquired by two investment partners, Vikram Bedi and Apur Sheth, private investors, from its founder, Matt Gustafson.