President and CEO’s Message: July/August 2019
We're looking for a few good people. WMIA's committees are hard at work overseeing Association programs and developing new member benefits. But to achieve greater success, we need you. We need more volunteers to move our programs forward. If you've…
Virginia Tech Housing Report – June 2019
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for June 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-2019-06a-june-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2019-06b-june-econ-cond.pdf The housing…
WMIA Educational Foundation Awards $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…
Virginia Tech Housing Report – May 2019
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for May 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-2019-05a-may-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2019-05b-may-econ-cond.pdf The housing…
Blum names Lafferty new president, CEO; Rudisser retires
"Blum, Inc. has named Shannon Lafferty its new president and CEO, effective July 1. Lafferty succeeds Karl Rudisser, who has worked for Blum, Inc. since its inception in 1977, and has served as president and CEO since 1988. Blum states…
Robert Tate named new Timesavers regional sales manager
"Timesavers LLC has named Robert Tate as regional sales manager. In his new role, Tate will expand engagement with key dealers to support Timesavers and Dubois product lines for the woodworking industry. Tate will be based in Greenville, South Carolina,…
Virginia Tech Housing Report – April 2019
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for April 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-2019-04a-april-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2019-04b-april-econ-cond.pdf The housing…
Virginia Tech Housing Report – March 2019
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for March 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-2019-03a-march-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions - https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2019-03b-march-econ-cond.pdf The housing…
Chairman of the Board’s Message: May 2019
A New Chairman's Welcome I'd like to thank everyone for their support and their vote of confidence in electing me WMIA’s new chairman of the board along with a great group of officers and directors. I have been involved with…
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…
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