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WMIA HONORS WOODWORKING INDUSTRY'S 2004 INNOVATOR, EDUCATOR AND GLOBAL MARKETER OF THE YEAR

The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) recognized excellence in innovation, education and global marketing at a special Awards Dinner in October. DETAILS

IWF'S JOHN D. ZINN TO RETIRE

John D. Zinn, an industry icon who created the International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair - USA¨ (IWF), as we know it today, is retiring after more than 30 years of service to the industry. DETAILS

PROGRAM SET FOR WOODWORKING INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

WIC 2005 promises attendees an exciting combination of outstanding industry education, information-packed business sessions and social events at Northwest Florida's premier luxury Gulf-front hotel. DETAILS

FOREST PRODUCTS SOCIETY CONFERENCE ON MFG. COMPETITIVENESS: WMIA'S SCOTT TWICHELL REPORTS

WMIA President C. Scott Twichell reports on the Forest Products Society Conference on Manufacturing Competitiveness in the Forest Products Industry in New Orleans. The Conference featured over 40 speakers from educators, industry and associations both in the primary and secondary wood processing industries. DETAILS

AWI ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR 2004-2005; HONORS 22 MEMBERS FOR EXEMPLARY SAFETY

New AWI President Kirsten Ingham is the first woman to serve in that post in the association's 52-year history. DETAILS

AFMA REORGANIZES TO EMBRACE EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS

The American Furniture Manufacturers Association has become the American Home Furnishings Alliance, a broad-based organization that will embrace the global home furnishings community while still remaining a critical advocate for U.S. furniture manufacturers. DETAILS

WMIA MEMBER NEWS

Good things are happening at the industry's top companies. Here's a look at the latest news from WMIA members. DETAILS

WOODLINKS NEWS: SURPRISE FOR WOODLINKS PROGRAMS

Another inspiring story about the support our industry provides the WoodLINKS USA program. Hats off to Microvellum president Dave Peel and his team for their generosity! DETAILS

From the Press

U.S. CAPITAL INVESTMENTS STRATEGIES
Contributed by Wood Digest

A clear differentiation between U.S. manufacturers and European manufacturers is apparent when it relates to investing in technology. DETAILS

IWF 2004 EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
Contributed by Wood & Wood Products

Although attendance was slightly down from 2002, those who came to IWF 2004 were in the mood to shop. DETAILS

A MAN WITH A PLAN
Contributed By Wood & Wood Products

Editorial Director Rich Christianson profiles Paul Wellborn, winner of the second annual Jerry Metz Achievement Awardy. DETAILS

ADOPT-A-SHOP CAN HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY
Contributed by Modern Woodworking

Executive Editor Brooke Baldwin Wisdom reports on an innovative program from the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) to expose high school students to career opportunities in woodworking. DETAILS