The 2017 AWFS®Fair highlighted the latest manufacturing technology as we introduced the Industry 4.0 showcase and 2019 will once again feature this Showcase with a few changes that will put even a greater spotlight on the latest advancements that our industry has to offer. First off, the Industry 4.0 showcase will be located in a prime […]
The Southern California chapter of the Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM) recently held their annual holiday party and meeting. In lieu of a gift exchange, SWM members contributed tool donations which will become part of the Prize package for students in SkillsUSA California State Cabinetmaking and Introductory woodworking competitions. SkillsUSA is one of the largest […]
Below, please find two links to the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for October 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-2018-10a-october-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-10b-october-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, […]
(updated Dec 4) Watch the webinar (recorded December 4, 2018) to learn about AWFS’ efforts in Public Policy and how you can get involved. What are we talking to our elected leaders and representatives about on behalf of your businesses and our industry? What is the “DC Fly-in” and how do you participate? What are the […]
Below, please find two links to the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for September 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-2018-09a-september-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-09b-september-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, […]
Two-day Summit at Department of Education Welcomed by Secretary Betsy DeVos; Included Site Visits Anaheim, CA – Nov 15, 2018 — Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) was invited to participate in the 4th U.S.-China State and Provincial Education Leaders Dialogue: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), held in Washington D.C. October 30-31. […]
You may have already seen that last week the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte published the highly anticipated 2018 update to their oft-referenced Manufacturing Skills Gap study. The need is even more intense than the last report in 2015. You can download the full report and the synopsis, and see infographics here: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/manufacturing/articles/future-of-manufacturing-skills-gap-study.html And this article […]
AWFS is a client of LobbyIt. Each month, LobbyIt prepares the following report on public policy updates and activity for AWFS and its member companies. AWFS Monthly Report Greetings! The month of October was dominated with the midterm elections, as DC emptied out when Members and most of their staff left to their respective districts […]
AWFS supports the proposed amendments to the EPA rule for better alignment with the CARB ATCM. It will make it easier for suppliers and customers alike to comply with both rules and will enhance enforcement of suppliers (off shore imports) who do not comply, or worse yet, falsify compliance. https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/engineered-wood-industry-pleased-with-epa-formaldehyde-proposal EPA seeking to align federal […]
