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Scott Twichell receives WMIA's presidential gavel from previous president Heinz Schmidt.

Twichell to Lead WMIA

Scott Twichell, Howard S. Twichell Co., Inc., became president of WMIA as the association elected new leaders at WIC 2003. DETAILS

WMIA Seeks Nominations for 2003 Innovator, Exporter Global Marketer of the Year Awards

The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) is requesting nominations for the 2003 

Innovator, Educator and Global Marketer of the Year Awards. DETAILS

WIC 2003 a Rousing Success

Attendance was up at the 2003 Woodworking Industry Conference and WMIA members rated the meeting among the best ever. While members networked, WMIA leaders strategized about the future of the association. DETAILS

Mikron Woodworking Named Partner of the Year

WMIAâs Distributor Division announced the winner of its 2003 Partner of the Year Award during the April 10-12 Woodworking Industry Conference in St. Petersburg. This yearâs recipient is Mikron Woodworking, based in Renfrew, Ontario. DETAILS

WMIA President's Message

"These are difficult and challenging times for the industry, the economy and delicate global relationships, but I truly believe the creativity commitment and capabilities of WMIA membership will prevail. I look forward to contributing to that success," WMIA President Scott Twichell told members at WIC 2003. DETAILS

Schmidt Completes Term as WMIA President

"To say that the two years during which I have had the honor of serving as president of WMIA have been full of challenges would be an understatement. But to say they have not been filled with rewards would be a misstatement, indeed," said Heinz Schmidt on completing his term as WMIA president at WIC 2003. DETAILS

WMIA PROFIT Survey

Distributor profitability is at its lowest level in 8 years! In 2001, distributors produced the lowest level of Return On Assets (ROA) since 1993. 2002 was an even more challenging year. Recovery in 2003 or 2004 will not come automatically. It will take superior financial strategies to stay alive in this economic environment. DETAILS

Why the Housing Market Remains Strong

The surging U.S. real estate market is not a housing bubble about to burst, says Harvard University scholar Kent W. Colton. In this interview, Colton takes a look at the dynamics behind the boom and looks to the future. DETAILS

WMIA News and Notes

News and notes from WMIA. DETAILS

Member News

New Web Site for Doucet Machineries

The management of Doucet Machineries announced the launch of its new web site, www.doucetinc.com. The web site has been completely revamped. DETAILS

From the Trade Press

Green Partnership Sprouts in Minnesota

Contributed by Wood Digest

Take one furniture designer with a desire to use sustainable and recycled materials exclusively for his office products, match him with an extremely automated furniture manufacturer who shares that environmentally friendly vision, and youâve got a true ãgreenä partnership. DETAILS

WMIA Innovator of the Year Implements Computerized Optimization Technology to Expand into New Markets  

Contributed by Modern Woodworking

Lewis Lumber Products, Picture Rocks, Pa., received WMIA's 15th-annual Innovator of the Year award. The wood products manufacturer was recognized for its efforts to grow its business by investing in equipment technology and expanding its markets through new product developments. DETAILS

Winners and Losers

Contributed by FDM

While the combined annual sales of the FDM 300 companies, as listed in FDM's February edition, dropped for the second straight year to approximately $42 billion, not every company participated in the recession. FDM has taken a close look at the FDM 300 companies and charted some of the winners and losers.   DETAILS

One on One: MasterBrand Cabinets CEO Discuses Growth Plans

Contributed by Wood & Wood Products

MasterBrand Cabinets Inc. of Jasper, IN, solidified its position as North Americaâs second largest manufacturer of kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities through last yearâs acquisition of the Omega Group. DETAILS