Wood & Wood Products back issues from March 2008:
Couch potatoes: beware!(EDITOR'S PAGE)
Mar 01, 2008; ... "Killer Couches." It's not the name of the latest teen horror movie but rather, according to Friends of the Earth, an all too real threat to the U.S. population. Published earlier this year by the environmental group, "Killer Couches: Protecting Infants & Children from Toxic ...
Green thoughts.(FOR THE RECORD)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Maybe it's the sight of the melting remnants of a cold, snowy Chicago winter and the prospects of spring and all of its budding wonder that have me thinking green. If I close my eyes, I can even see the green ivy of Wrigley Field and hope that this is the year the Cubs end a 100-year ...
Closets expo a resounding success.(TRENDS & NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- The fourth annual CLOSETS & HOME ORGANIZATION CONFERENCE & EXPO was a resounding success, from the opening general session attended by more than 300 industry professionals on Feb. 27, through the final bus stop of the post-show plant tours on Feb. 29. In between were ...
Office furniture up 5.5% in 2007.(TRENDS & NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The office furniture industry grew 5.5% in 2007, according to mlive. corn. Reportedly, the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assn. said industry-wide shipments in North America increased to $11.42 billion, which is up from $10.82 billion in 2006. The ...
Cabinet sales slide continues in January.(TRENDS & NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... RESTON, VA -- According to the latest Trend of Business Survey from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn., cabinet sates for January decreased 11.3% compared to sales for January 2007. Stock cabinet sates decreased 20.1%, semi-custom sates decreased 0.2% and custom sales decreased 12.3% ....
Howard S. Twichell Inc. founder passes.(TRENDS & NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- Howard Scott Twichell, founder of woodworking machinery manufacturer Howard S. Twichell Inc., died Feb. 11 in Dallas, TX. Twichell started the company in 1966. Additionally, he was a founding member of the United Woodworking ...
IWF 2008 hosts expanded conference program, new pre-show finishing symposium.(TRENDS & NEWS)(Conference news)
Mar 01, 2008 ... ATLANTA -- The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair will feature an expanded technical and business conference program, including a new symposium the day before the show opens and 16 sessions during the show designed to educate buyers with the latest information on ...
Hafele opens new Chicago showroom.(TRENDS & NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARCHDALE, NC -- Hafele America recently opened a new showroom to serve customers in and around the Chicago area. The nearly 5,000-square-foot showroom is located at 154 W. Hubbard St. in Chicago. It currently features about 280 products on ...
Delmac adds IDM edgebanders.(TRENDS & NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GREENSBORO, NC -- Delmac Machinery Group Inc. announced the addition of IDM edgebanders to its product line. IDM, a division of SCM Group of Rimini, Italy, builds single- and double-sided edgebanders for medium- to high-volume production. Delmac ...
Judges named for 2008 Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge.(TRENDS & NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... NEWPORT, NC -- Veneer Technologies, a veneer and edgebanding manufacturer announced that the judges for the 2008 Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge competition are Marc Adams, director of Marc Adams School of Woodworking; Asa Christiana, editor of Fine Woodworking magazine; and Richard ...
Pollmeier announces beech design contest.(TRENDS & NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... PORTLAND, OR -- Pollmeier Inc., a manufacturer and exporter of European beech, has launched the International Beech Design Award campaign to illustrate the uses and design options for European beech. The contest is open to anyone who designs or manufactures products made of ...
Furniture Brands Intl Inc. of St. Louis, MO, confirmed that it received an unsolicited letter from Sun Capital Securities Group LLC, which expressed an interest in purchasing all outstanding shares of Furniture Brand's common stock.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Furniture Brands Intl Inc. of St. Louis, MO, confirmed that it received an unsolicited letter from Sun Capital Securities Group LLC, which expressed an interest in purchasing all outstanding shares of Furniture Brand's common stock. The letter is ...
Haworth Inc.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... According to mlive.com, office furniture manufacturer Haworth Inc. of Holland, MI, is cutting 50 salaried positions, including 30 in Holland and about 20 in Calgary, Canada ....
20-20 Technologies Inc. of Laval, QUE, announced the acquisition of the Planit Fusion business from Planit Holdings Ltd. for approximately $38 million.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... 20-20 Technologies Inc. of Laval, QUE, announced the acquisition of the Planit Fusion business from Planit Holdings Ltd. for approximately $38 million. 20-20 ...
Herman Miller Inc.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller Inc. of Zeeland, MI, was recently named to Fast Company magazine's "Fast 50" list of the world's most innovative companies. Herman Miller ranked ...
Century Furniture of Hickory, NC, was awarded with the top honor at the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Faith in the Future Awards, according to hickoryrecord.com.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Century Furniture of Hickory, NC, was awarded with the top honor at the Catawba County Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Faith in the Future Awards, according to hickoryrecord.com. Century received the Chairman's Award. "It is the Shuford family's vision ...
Flexsteel Industries Inc.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Furniture manufacturer Flexsteel Industries Inc. of Dubuque, IA, announced net sales for the quarter, ended Dec. 31, 2007, of $106.0 million, ...
Donaldson Co. of Minneapolis, MN, has acquired the assets of LMC West, a Riverbank, CA-based manufacturer of industrial dust collection and filtration systems.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Donaldson Co. of Minneapolis, MN, has acquired the assets of LMC West, a Riverbank, CA-based manufacturer of industrial dust collection and ...
Midwest Group One.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Midwest Group One of Minneapolis, MN, has hired Dennis Kudzy as sales manager to oversee its new Patriot Partner Program. The program was recently launched to market the company's Sandright widebelt sander fine made in the United States. Midwest Group One said the program is designed to ...
Holzma U.S., division of Stiles Machinery Inc. will hold its annual seminar and open house April 30 and May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day at its facility in Gastonia, NC.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Holzma U.S., division of Stiles Machinery Inc. will hold its annual seminar and open house April 30 and May 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day at its facility in Gastonia, NC. The theme of this year's event is "The Right Solution for Your Application." It will include insights on when ...
Bright Wood Corp.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... For the second time in just more than a year, Bright Wood Corp., a secondary lumber remanufacturer of door frames, window casings and other wood components based in Madras, OR, has laid off more than 10 percent of ...
Masco Corp.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Masco Corp. of Taylor, MI, posted a narrower 4Q loss on fewer write-downs and a higher profit margin as the company continued to suffer from the weak housing market. The cabinet and building-products company posted a net ...
Mohawk Industries.(BUSINESS DIGEST)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Flooring company Mohawk Industries of Calhoun, GA, reported its fourth-quarter net income increased to $379.1 million from $129.5 million a year earlier. The net income was boosted by a ...
Planit.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Planit of Tuscaloosa, AL, announced the launch of its new Web site, www.planitmanufacturing.com. The ...
Klise Mfg., a manufacturer of decorative wood mouldings and trim based in Grand Rapids, MI, announced Arrow Laminates of Sterling Heights, MI.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Klise Mfg., a manufacturer of decorative wood mouldings and trim based in Grand Rapids, MI, ...
Delta Foremost Chemical Corp. has appointed ACCESSA Coatings Solutions of Indianapolis, IN, to distribute Delta's line of Dust Command dust control products.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Delta Foremost Chemical Corp. has appointed ACCESSA Coatings Solutions of Indianapolis, IN, to ...
Micro Fence of Arleta, CA, a manufacturer of the router edge-guide system, announced it is now a distributor of Claremont, NC-based Whiteside Machine Co. router bits.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Micro Fence of Arleta, CA, a manufacturer of the router edge-guide system, announced it is now a distributor of Claremont, NC-based ...
TigerStop LLC.(PEOPLE NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TigerStop LLC of Vancouver, WA, announced the promotions of Errand Russell to national sales ...
Hettich America of Alpharetta, GA, recently honored the following sales managers with the 2007 Hettich U.S. Sales Awards.(PEOPLE NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Hettich America of Alpharetta, GA, recently honored the following sates managers with the 2007 Hettich U.S. Sales Awards: Tom Thone, Gary Neugent, Malcolm Perkins and Lisa Davis-Jennings. In addition, ...
Hardwood Manufacturers Assn.(PEOPLE NEWS)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Hardwood Manufacturers Assn. of Pittsburgh, PA, announced the appointment of Gil Thurm as executive vice president. Thurm's background includes trade ...
My thoughts on global warming: making "green" part of your corporate culture will help stem the tide of global warming.(MANAGEMENT MATTERS)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Do you ever get something on your mind and just can't let it go--one of those things that you just want to "get off your chest"? Well, this column is the result of that feeling I have regarding what I believe to be a critical personal and management matter for all of us. The ...
Knocking on the door: western hemlock strives for acceptance in hardwood furniture applications.(WOOD OF THE MONTH: Hemlock)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While many may still associate the term "hemlock" with the killing of Socrates, the wood itself has developed instead a reputation as a quality lumber and veneer, with an increasing number of uses. One of 10 native hemlock species, western ...
Wendt Industries thinks beyond the box: Wendt Industries Inc. is more than just a cabinets and casegoods manufacturer; it is also a distributor and a contractor. The company has leveraged these capabilities into strong growth in a relatively short period of time.(Cover story)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to Michael Wendt, president of Tracy, CA-based Wendt Industries Inc., many companies in the woodworking industry could mine their customers deeper for business opportunities. Wendt's company, which caters to the sports facilities ...
Millwork company's success opens new doors: in business since 1907, Goodman Millwork has overcome numerous harsh economic conditions to thrive in the woodworking industry.(GOODMAN MILLWORK)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] One-hundred-year-old Goodman Millwork Co. has a firsthand historical perspective for when economic upheavals periodically strike the country. After all, as Goodman Lumber Co., it came through the Great Depression without closing its doors, and has ...
Not sitting around, but still collecting dust: wood & wood products spotlights a sampling of dust collection products.(INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Aget Mfg. Co. introduces new rotary air valve components, designed for use with its lineup of Dustkop dust collecting systems, thus allowing for direct dumping into open collection containers. The valve's six-vane construction provides superior air sealing performance, yet is comparably ...
Hose Kit.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Exel North America EXEL North America announces that Kremlin's new Ergonomic Hose Kits are now available. The hose kits offer better maneuverability and more flexibility in the Airmix spray systems, the company says. The 3-ft whip hose has a ...
Filtration system.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Tri-Mer Corp. The Tri-Mer system serves as a practical alternative to thermal oxidizers, in-bed biofiltration and aerobic digestion for the control of VOC emissions from a wide range of sources. Tri-Mer says this biofiltration-based VOC control alternative combines the best ...
CAD/CAM software.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... ArtCAM, developed by Delcam Delcam has released a new version of its ArtCAM Pro CADCAM software for artistic applications in the sign making and woodworking industries. The new version includes: magic wand, which enables users to segment models or images into regions according ...
Bore, glue and dowel machine.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Delmac Machinery Group The DW 800 horizontal bore, glue and dowel machine is designed to drill, glue and insert dowels in rails for doors. The machine is equipped with a heavy duty drill that blows compressed air out the end of the drill to dear all dust from the hole. The selection of the ...
Ink Jet machine.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Anderson America Anderson America introduces its new UV 4 ft by 8 ft Curable CNC Ink Jet. The machine uses UV-curable inks to make precise printing on uncoated, Large-sized and thick materials, the company says. A 720dpi is suitable for photo ...
Color Analyzer.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Metraplan Industries Metraplan's Veneer Color Analyzer (VCA) enables a comparison of the color, Luminosity and contrast between two heterogeneous surfaces. The system offers numeration and graphic results of the comparison, and synthesizes the ...
Router bits.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Freud America Inc. The Quadra-Cut router bits utilize four cutting edges, versus the industry standard of two, for a good finish on the most delicate of materials, Freud says. Two of the carbide cutters have an upshear angle to remove most of the stock. Then the pair of ...
Adhesive dispensing tip.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc. Sulzer Mixpac introduces the Ribbon Spreader Tip, which is designed to apply a fiat, 1- or 1.5-in. bead of adhesive. The tip snaps on to the end of ...
Hot press.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Italpresse USA Inc. Computerized digital controls and a high-efficiency heating system make Laminating simpler with the Italpresse XL Hot Press, the company says. Sizes range from 4 ft by 8 ft to 5 ft by 12 ft for Laminating decorative Laminates and wood veneers. Optional ...
Rotary screw compressor.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Kaeser Compressors The 3-, 5- and 7-hp SX screw compressors are available with pressures from 80-190 psig. The SX series provides improved performance, continuous duty cycle and noise Levels as tow as 62 dB(A). A high efficiency TEFC motor, built-in aftercooler, ...
Euro style trim bit.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Southeast Tool Inc. Southeast Tool offers a new Euro Style Carbide-Tipped Flush Trim Bit. The bit has a square bearing and will not stick or build up to most contact cements ...
Moulder.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Silver Machine Inc. The new SM-6330AHP, 13-in. six-head moulder offers a new heavy-duty moulder featuring: a processing range up to 330mm wide and 250mm thick; an outboard bearing for horizontal spindle; a feeding system consisting of six ...
Automatic gates.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] K&B Duct Industrial grade AutoAire automatic gates provide the ability to supply collection air where and when it is needed, thereby 'stretching' available air. Solenoids control the air cylinders, opening and ...
Bulk melt systems.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Graco Inc. Graco has redesigned its Therm-O-Flow 20 and 200 bulk melt systems to provide quieter operation, better performance, longer service life and improved process efficiency. The Therm-O-Flow systems feature the new NXT Air Motor, as well as the Mega-Flo platen, which ...
Software.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eurosoft Inc. Eurosoft, Inc. offers a variety of solutions and tools for the ARDIS cutting optimizer software. These enhancements are designed to take advantage of actual production requirements and tolerances, as well as factors on the shop ...
Tightening Fixture.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Techniks Inc. The NTS Tightening Fixture mounts to the side of your tool car or bench. It is a fast way to secure tool holders for changing cutting tools, collets, and pull studs too. It works with: CAT, BT, ISO and HSK tool holders. Users can ...
CNC Router retrofits.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Accu-Router Inc. Accu-Router launched a complete remanufacturing and upgrade program called the Green CNC. The original machine accuracies are restored, and several productivity-enhancing components are added that were not available when the ...
Stop and positioning system.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... ATech Machine Inc. ATechStop is an automated stop and positioning system that can be hooked up to a variety of machines, such as up-cut saws, radial arm saws, table saws, drills, miter saws, double miter saws and others. Measurements can be input in imperial and metric units ...
Membrane Press.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stiles Machinery Inc. Stiles introduces a new 3-D press designed for flexible production utilizing a wide range of materials. The new Wemhoner Eagle membrane press is designed for a variety of 3-D products using veneer and/or rigid thermofoil ....
Automated profile finisher.(PRODUCT NEWS: EQUIPMENT)
Mar 01, 2008 ... DV Systems The re-launched MM150 with integrated denibbing, spraying and wiping units is now available in a new design. This profile finisher is easy to use and provides flexibility due to its rollaway casters, the company says. On-demand gun ...
Lift system.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Blum Inc. Blum Inc. introduces the new AMENTOS HS up-and-over Lift system for upper cabinets. The company says this addition to the AVENTOS line allows users to almost effortlessly Lift cabinet doors up and out of the way, providing access to cabinet contents ....
Solid Surface.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eos Solid Surface Eos Solid Surface introduces new colors that the company says have the depth and beauty of quartz and natural stone. Eos incorporates translucent particles into a new material that comes in nine new colors, in addition to the ...
Doorways.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... AWSCO Architectural Millwork Products AWSCO Architectural Millwork products introduces an all new Line of Grand Entrances transoms and side-lites. AWSCO says these entrance accents feature nostalgic grid designs suitable for Craftsman, Traditional, Tuscany, Rustic and other home ...
Flame retardant MDF.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... SierraPine Ltd. SierraPine announces the reintroduction of Medite FR, a Class 1-certified flame retardant, medium-density fiberboard produced with a formaldehyde-free binder system. Reintroduced due to the demand for sustainable ...
Screws.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QuickScrews Intl QuickScrews now carries 20 different screws for mounting drawer fronts. These drawer front adjusting screws feature 1/2-in. head diameter and threads that go half way up the screw. The large head allows the user to drill a ...
Wood stain.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Samuel Cabot Inc. Samuel Cabot Inc. introduces Australian Timber Oil in Jarrah Brown. This new dark tone joins Natural Amberwood, Honey Teak and Mahogany Flame and provides three-way oil protection for durability and water repellency, the ...
Woodgrain design.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Tafisa Canada Tafisa Canada introduces its newest woodgrain design entitled Hot Cinnamon L480. This design is one of 10 new colors that will be ...
Socket.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bainbridge Mfg. Inc. Bainbridge Mfg. Inc. presents its new adjustable rear socket. The #675 adjustable rear socket measures 15/16 in. by 3 in. deep and adjusts on ratchets 1/2 ...
Wood.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Titan Wood Ltd. Titan Wood Ltd. says its new Accoya wood species is made from sustainably sourced wood, is non-toxic, and offers performance properties that match or exceed tropical hardwoods. It is produced by a wood acetylation process that modifies the wood to make it more ...
Square cam turnings.(PRODUCT NEWS: SUPPLIES)
Mar 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Timber Wolf Forest Products Timber wolf Forest Products introduces its Line of cam turnings. Offered in 3.75 in. or 5 in. square and as plain or fluted columns, the company says ...