Originally posted on www.woodworkingnetwork.com 11/03/2014 CARTHAGE, MO – Leggett & Platt will sell the majority of its store fixtures operations to Lozier Corp. for approximately $62 million. The sale, effective Nov. 1, includes Leggett & Platt facilities in Middlebury, IN, Fort Worth, TX, and Union, MO,and represents approximately three-quarters of the business unit’s revenues, the […]
Originally posted on www.woodworkingnetwork.com WASHINGTON, DC – Heightened demand for condo and apartment design services signals robust construction industry growth – a boon for the wood manufacturing industry, especially custom wood manufacturing firms in the Architectural Woodwork Institute and their non-affiliated competitors. “Strong demand for apartment buildings and condominiums has been one of the main […]
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AWFS is launching a campaign entitled, “Meet the New Face of Manufacturing,” an endeavor to dispel outdated myths about jobs in manufacturing and attract more young people to the industry. The roll-out of the campaign is a 4-color poster with an edgy flair, showcasing young industry professionals who represent various careers in wood manufacturing. The […]
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Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®), is proud to partner with the American Association of Woodturners (AAW) to introduce the Turning to the Future competition and juried exhibit, to showcase student woodturning. The competition will be open to high school and post-secondary students in art, design, or trade programs. The finalist pieces will be […]
AWFS has announced a new Special Theme Category for the Fresh Wood student woodworking competition. The competition, which will be showcased at the 2015 AWFS®Fair, July 22-25, in Las Vegas, is open to high school and post-secondary students in accredited woodworking or related programs. Entry applications will be accepted until May 1, 2015. The Special […]
Did you follow the excitement at Woodworking Network this week? It was Young Woodworking Professionals week, and five incredibly talented and driven individuals were featured with special Q&A posts and Profiles. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the YWPWeek Q&A’s: “One of the biggest challenges I faced, as silly as it sounds now, was […]
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) is spearheading a program to highlight the contributions of California manufacturers to the economy and the creation of jobs. CMTA invites businesses to become partners to help spread the word to boost the image of manufacturing. To learn more, including how you can be featured on their “Champions […]
