Besonen Becomes WMIA Chairman of the Board as the Association Elects New Officers, Board Members
FAIRFAX, VA – During the 2019 Woodworking Industry Conference (WIC) in Amelia Island, FL, the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) elected a new slate of officers to lead the Association for the next two years. Jim Besonen, president of Wood…
Doucet marks 45th anniversary
"Doucet Machineries Inc., the designer and manufacturer of machinery for the secondary wood processing industry, celebrated its 45th anniversary in early April. The celebration took place during an event held on its premises in its Quebec location. Gilles Doucet, founder…
Virginia Tech Housing Report – February 2019
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for February 2019. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2019-02a-february-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2019-02b-february-econ-cond.pdf The housing…
mDesign Live: Materials and design like never before
The International Woodworking Fair and Surface & Panel magazine are proud to announce a groundbreaking new event for the woodworking and interior design industries. mDesign Live will be Oct. 28-29, 2019, at the DeVos Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A…
Festool 2019 road show headed to the MiLL
"The Festool 2019 road show will be at the MiLL National Training Center in Colorado Springs on Thursday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m." To read the full article, visit Woodworking Network.
Bacci America shows new U.S. headquarters in open house
"Bacci America held an open house in March to present its new U.S. headquarters. Woodworkers and dealers had the opportunity to see the latest in CNC multi-axis machining. Machines catering to small shops and high production facilities were on display.…
Virginia Tech Housing Report – January 2019
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for January 2019. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-11a-november-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-11b-november-econ-cond.pdf The housing report…
IWF – “Fastest 50” Show for 2018
The International Woodworking Fair® (IWF) has been named one of the Tradeshow Executive’s Magazine “Fastest 50” for exhibit space in 2018. IWF is also honored for the next 50 in attendance and a Gold 100 tradeshow. ”We are honored to…
Donahue named IWF chairman for 2020
"The International Woodworking Fair has announced the appointment of Brian Donahue, president of Safety Speed Manufacturing, as the 2020 IWF Chairman. IWF 2020 will take place August 25-28, 2020 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. 'As an…
Cefla North America announces McNeilly as new sales manager
"Steven McNeilly has been named as new sales manager for Cefla Finishing North America. McNeilly joined the Cefla Finishing North America team in January 2018 as corporate account manager, building relationships and managing projects. Prior to working at Cefla, he…
Virginia Tech Housing Report – November 2018
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for November 2018. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-11a-november-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-11b-november-econ-cond.pdf The housing report…
Randy Jamison named Executive VP of Sales and Marketing for Biesse and Intermac in North America
Biesse just announced that Randy Jamison has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing in North America. He previously held positions in the company as Vice President of Sales for the Wood Division and as Brand Manager…
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