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MJB Wood Group Opening New Facilities in Mexico

5/18/2023

MJB Wood Group, LLC, a manufacturer, and distributor of industrial wood products, is opening new facilities in Mexico City and Puebla, Mexico. With these two new facilities, MJB Mexico, headquartered in Saltillo, has six locations strategically located across Mexico to support the growth of leading North American manufacturers as they nearshore operations to Mexico from Asia and to support the growing Mexican manufacturing economy. Read more

Kretz Lumber Opens 2023 Spring Photo Contest

5/5/2023

Winter is trying to hang on this year but we are ready to welcome spring! Get outside, snap some pictures, and enter your best Wisconsin spring photo into Kretz Lumber Company's Facebook photo contest. You could win a $25 Mills Fleet Farm gift card!

Entries are limited to photos taken in Wisconsin but we have many WCMA members in or near that state. Get all the details HERE.

NWH Donates Quarter-Sawn White Oak

5/4/2023

NWH is proud to have recently donated Quarter-Sawn White Oak to Hartville Hardware, one of the largest independent hardware stores in the nation, for the construction of their Idea House. The Idea House is a stunning showcase of craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, and we’re thrilled to have contributed to this project. Read more

38 Canadian Firms Crack the FDMC 300

5/1/2023

Canadain WCMA member Elias Woodwork has been named as one of 38 Canadian companies to make the FDMC300 list for 2023. While this isn't the first time Elias Woodwork has made the list, they did rise to the 122nd position, up from 139th in 2022. Our congratulations to Elias Woodwork for this fine accomplishment in the wood component industry.

Read more about the other Canadian companies HERE.

Upcoming Webinar: Woodworking Industry Benchmark Study

4/26/2023

When: Wednesday, May 10th @ 2PM ET

Woodworkers are invited to see how their businesses stack up compared to the industry as the results of the 2023 Woodworking Network Benchmark Survey are presented on May 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Will Sampson, Editorial Director of Woodworking Network / FDMC Magazine, will present the results in a 45-minute webinar that will explore key characteristics of woodworking manufacturers. The survey, conducted in January 2023, received feedback from more than 250 manufacturers of furniture, cabinets and other wood products.

Survey results include:

• Information about companies’ products, longevity, employee counts, and square footage
• Labor force changes, wages, training, outsourcing and lean manufacturing
• Sales, including current, comparison to previous year and expectations
• Causes of higher or lower sales
• Profit margins – past year and their role in estimates
• Bidding – engagement in competitive bidding and success rates
• Usage of software and automation tools, and equipment investment plans

2023 Top Shelf Design Awards Announced

4/18/2023

Winners have been announced for the 2023 Top Shelf Design Awards. Sponsored by WCMA member CCF Solutions, the top winners in each category are featured in this video presentation.
Alfonso Rosas Jr., Euro-Works, won Best of Show in the 2023 Top Shelf Design Awards with his “Car Condo Heaven” project. The 2-story modern car condo features a bar and office space. Rosas received an award plaque and a $500 prize. Read more.

Early Bird Registration Extended for European Plant Tour

4/17/2023

Discounted registration rates for the June 12-16 European Plant Tour Event have been extended to Friday April 21 to accommodate those who want to attend but have yet to register. WCMA members enjoy discounted rates plus the Early Bird rates save attendees $500 per person. Registration for the event includes access to all plant tours, accommodations, transportation while in Italy and all meals except Friday dinner (June 16). Click HERE for event details and registration. We'd love to welcome you to Northern Italy in June for this exclusive look at leading technology and an exceptional networking experience.

Eagle Machinery & Supply Hosting April 27th Open House

4/6/2023

Eagle Machinery & Supply invites you to join us for our Open House on Thursday, April 27th.

When: Thursday, April 27th from 11am – 4pm
Where: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc., 422 Dutch Valley Drive NE, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
How: to RSVP – scroll to bottom for details

Join us for some great food and networking opportunities!

What Eagle has to offer…

NEW! Eagle’s new factory expansion
NEW! A newly built Scanning & Crosscutting system designed and powered by Eagle Machinery for Menzner Hardwoods (see image below)
Live Demos of a 3 saw defect scanning & crosscutting system for moulding production.
Processing solutions for barrel stave production
Processing solutions for hardwood flooring production
Scanning solutions for hardwood lumber grading and sorting
Industry automation solutions

RSVP: email Todd.Stoffer@eaglemachines.com or call to speak to Todd at 330-852-1300. You may also RSVP with your Sales contact.

Survey: How Will the Market Evolve and Impact Business?

4/3/2023

Woodworking Network is conducting a survey in conjunction with Virginia Tech and the USDA/U.S. Forest Service on the state of the industry with respect to the U.S. housing market. The short survey should take about 6-8 minutes to complete. Click here to start the survey. The first 200 respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card!

Thomas Moser to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

3/23/2023

Longtime WCMA Member and furniture maker Thomas Moser will receive the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Boston Design Week Awards on May 5th. Moser’s unique design aesthetic gained a loyal following and today – 50 years later Thos. Moser has grown from a one-man operation to a community of nearly 70 skilled craftspeople in an 80,000 sq. foot workshop in Auburn, Main. Read more of Thomas Moser's story here

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