News from the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association May 2004
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WIC 2004 — An Outstanding Conference The 13th Annual Woodworking Industry Conference drew over 250 delegates and guests to Tucson for three days of information, education and outstanding networking opportunities. DETAILS Health Insurance Costs Jump Again New research from the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) reveals a substantial increase in group health insurance premiums paid by industry employers. For the third year in a row, industry employers recorded double digit premium increases, with this year's boost reaching 16 percent. DETAILS IWF Set for August in Atlanta: Don't Miss Out Set for August 26-29 in Atlanta, IWF is the largest woodworking trade show in the Western Hemisphere, with more than 1,200 exhibitors expected at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. DETAILS Profitability Planning: Why Bother? A leading industry consultant looks at how profit-first planning can help manufacturing companies produce substantially higher profits. DETAILS Woodworking Equipment Purchases Down in 2003 Contributed by Modern Woodworking Purchases of major equipment by wood products manufacturers were down for the second year in a row in 2003. DETAILS Frameless Pioneer Expands South Contributed by FDM An in-depth profile of James Lestorti of LesCare Kitchens Inc., winner of this year's WMIA Innovator of the Year award. DETAILS Merging Function & Form Contributed by Modern Woodworking Functional hardware manufacturers incorporate design elements in their newest product offerings. DETAILS Remodeling Sector Should Sustain Cabinet Demand Contributed by Wood and Wood Products As new home starts decline, cabinetmakers say much of the strong demand for cabinets will come from remodeling. DETAILS Sizing Up the Furniture Manufacturing Landscape Contributed by Wood and Wood Products Furniture Brands International's Lynn Chipperfield says blending domestic and offshore production is the recipe to succeed in today's market. DETAILS
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