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WMIA Schedules 2003 Educational Seminars for October 20-21

WMIA's 2003 Educational Seminars are scheduled for October 20-21 at Chicago's Ramada Plaza Hotel O'Hare. The meeting will feature separate seminars to help technicians and salespeople or sales managers enhance their performance. DETAILS

WMIA Leaders Meet in Planning Session

WMIA leaders met earlier this summer for a strategic planning session to set a course for the association's future activities. Using input from

 a recent membership survey combined with the group's WMIA leadership experience, the meeting generated several key objectives for the next three years. DETAILS

Deadline Approaches for 2003 Innovator, Educator and Global Marketer Nominations

The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) is requesting nominations for the 2003 Innovator, Educator and Global Marketer of the Year Awards. Send in your information today and qualify for a free digital camera. DETAILS

WMIA Profit Survey

The 2003 WMIA PROFIT Survey has been mailed to WMIA members. Before it gets buried on your desk, give the survey form to your financial manager to complete and return to Profit Planning Group before the deadline . In exchange for an hour or two of time to complete the survey, you will receive real guidelines for real decision-making. DETAILS

Top Illinois Woodlinks Program Seeks Partners

Shiloh High School certified four WoodLINKS USA students this past school year. Certification was a goal they had been working on for the past three years. Awarding students with the WoodLINKS USA certificate came through the hard work of the students, community members and industry partners. DETAILS

Member News

New Web Site for J & P Machines

J&P Machines , Thornhill, Ontario, specialists of custom made machinery for the woodworking industry announced its newly redesigned website is up and running.  DETAILS

Weinig to Sell LuxScan Cross Cut Scanners

The Weinig Group and LucScan Technologies have entered into an Exclusive Agreement for Weinig to sell LuxScan's Cross-Cut Scanners in North America. DETAILS

Schmidt Launches Auction-Based Web Site

Schmidt Industrial Services recently launched www.WOODBIDS.com, an auction-based web site for woodworking machinery and accessories. DETAILS

From the Trade Press

North American Woodworkers Survey Results

Contributed by Wood Digest

With all the recent talk from woodworking software suppliers and others about "open architecture," "standardized programming protocol," "interoperability" and other related terms and issues, one feels inclined to ask a simple basic question: What is actually happening in the small shops and larger plants relative to software investment, implementation and use history? DETAILS

Now is the Time to Buy New Equipment  

Contributed by Modern Woodworking

There”s good news for U.S. wood products manufacturers who are contemplating buying new equipment. President Bush”s newly signed tax plan makes this an optimum time for U.S. wood products manufacturers to update their technology.  DETAILS

Bedroom Furniture Maker

Contributed by FDM

Sandberg Furniture has an interesting 85-year history, illustrated on the walls of its Los Angeles office. Unlike many well known names in southern California furniture manufacturing, Sandberg is also working to make sure it has a future. DETAILS

Good News for Equipment Buyers (and Sellers)

Contributed by Wood & Wood Products

President Bush and the U.S. Congress have cooked up a sweet deal for buyers of industrial equipment, including woodworking machinery. The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 provides major incentives for businesses to invest in new equipment. It expands some of the key investment allowances contained in the Creation and Workers Assistance Act of 2002. DETAILS