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Are You Ready for WIC 2004?

The El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort in Tucson, Ariz., is the place to be for the 13th annual Woodworking Industry Conference to be held April 21-24. DETAILS

WMIA President Attends NAW Executive Summit

Distribution firms of all sizes gathered in January for an executive summit of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. WMIA President C. Scott Twichell was there and reports. DETAILS

WMIA Representatives visit Capital Hill

Recently WMIA members Scott Twichell, WMIA President, and Directors, Scott Cayce and Frank Quis, along with Executive Director Bill Miller spent two days in the Nations Capital attending the National Association of Manufacturers fly in and the joint public Policy meeting with AWFS, WMMA and WMIA. DETAILS

IWF Deadlines Approaching: Don't Miss Out 

The International Woodworking Fair comes to Atlanta in August. Here's how to reserve your booth space and hotel rooms for the largest woodworking industry show in the Western Hemisphere. DETAILS

April 30 Is Deadline for 2005 SourceBook

Woodworking companies everywhere rely on the SourceBook. Be sure to update your listing for the 2005 edition, and remember to forward your ad materials to WMIA Headquarters by April 30. DETAILS

Watching Your Profits Slip Away
Contributed by Albert P. Bates, Ph.D

Suppliers expect better deals to come in 2004, according to an online poll conducted by W&WP in December. Respondents comment on imports, the effect of the Bush administration and the value of their web sites. DETAILS

Industry News

Weinig to Hold Open House Next Month All members of Weinig Group America will be on hand for an open house at the North American headquarters. DETAILS

From the Press

Industry Suppliers Look to Rebound

Contributed by Wood & Wood Products

Suppliers expect better deals to come in 2004, according to an online poll conducted by W&WP in December. Respondents comment on imports, the effect of the Bush administration and the value of their web sites. DETAILS

Competitive Differential - Automation Technology 

Contributed by Wood Digest North American producers are addressing the issue of competitive pressure in a number of ways. Bottom line advice: Eliminate all nonvalue-added costs. DETAILS

Firing a Customer 

Contributed by Modern Woodworking

Sad to say, but most of us have customers who pay slowly, order infrequently or make unreasonable demands. As a last resort, you may just have to fire them. DETAILS