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Virginia Tech Housing Report – June 2018

Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for June 2018. These files contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main - http://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-06a-june-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions - http://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-06b-june-econ-cond.pdf The housing…

Big expectations for upcoming IWF

"In a briefing two weeks ahead of IWF, Jim Wulfekuhle, vice president sales and marketing, said that IWF will have more than 1,025 exhibitors occupying nearly 1 million square feet. More than 210 companies will be exhibiting for the first…

Announcing the launch of the new Boot Camp for Service Technicians

WMIA is pleased to announce, through its collaboration with the Wood Technology Industry Institute (WTII) and Pittsburg State University, the launch of a brand-new Boot Camp for Service Technicians! This 2-1/2-day program, which will be held at Pittsburg State University,…

WMIA News: July/August 2018

July/August 2018 President and CEO's Message: Getting to "WIRC" to Help the Industry's Future: One of the five-year goals of WMIA’s strategic plan, which the Board of Directors approved during WIC 2018 earlier this year, is to partner with…

President and CEO’s Message: July/August 2018

Getting to "WIRC" to Help the Industry's Future One of the five-year goals of WMIA's strategic plan, which the Board of Directors approved during WIC 2018 earlier this year, is to partner with other industry associations to change the image…

Woodworking Network publishes 2018 WMIA Digital Magazine

Woodworking Network recently published the 2018 WMIA Digital Magazine. Inside this year's edition, you can read about the winners of the Wooden Globe Awards, get an inside look at the upcoming Woodworking Boot Camp, see which WMIA members will be exhibiting…

C.R. Onsrud Inc. honored at the White House Made in America Product Showcase

"On Monday, July 23, 2018, C.R. Onsrud Inc. joined President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and members of the Administration for the Made in America Product Showcase at the White House. One business from each of the 50…

2018 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Honorees Announced

The Woodworking Network recently announced their annual 40 under 40 for 2018. WMIA members James Scarlett of Scarlett Machinery and Jason Dingess of Quis Machinery were named to this list. Congratulations, James and Jason! For more details and to view the full list,…

Virginia Tech Housing Report – May 2018

Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for May 2018. These files contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main: http://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-05a-may-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions: http://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-05b-may-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is…

WMIA Educational Foundation Awards Nearly $30,000 in Scholarships

For a number of years, the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association’s (WMIA) Educational Foundation has awarded scholarships to those who want to study, and eventually pursue a career in, wood technology, machinery, and related fields. To date, the Foundation has provided…

House Committee Approves Funding Bill with Increase for Perkins (ACTE)

This week, the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance the chamber’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 education funding bill. The bill proposes to increase funding for the Perkins Basic State Grant by $102 million above the current level—bringing the total to nearly $1.3…

Check out the WMIA Members at IWF 2018!!

With the 2018 International Woodworking Fair (IWF) not long away, we hope you're making plans to visit the nearly 100 WMIA members who will be exhibiting at the show. And while you're at it, stop by and visit WMIA's booth,…