Window Makers to Feds: Fix Trade Rules to Ease Shortages

Washington, DC—The Window & Door Manufacturers Association WDMA) called on the federal government “to immediately enter negotiations to enact a new Softwood Lumber Agreement between the United States and Canada that it believes reasonably ensures a supplemental supply of lumber is accessible to domestic consumers.” The statement, included in its just-released 2022 WDMA National Policy […]

Preston Bowen Named CEO of Marwin Millwork

Columbia, SC—Wood millwork manufacturers Marwin Group named Preston Bowen CEO. Bowen has more than 30 years of experience in the building products industry, including 15 years in senior management, most recently as president, Building Envelope Solutions Division of Cornerstone Building Brands. “Preston’s extensive building products background and organizational and business development skills will help the […]

Intelligent Panel Return Conveyor Matches High Speed Edgebanders

Doucet Machineries has introduced RETYX, an intelligent edgebander panel return system that automates more functions than conventional return systems, thereby reducing labor. The system is a combination of an automated stacker, de-stacker, and a return conveyor. Designed for high-volume cabinet door production, office furniture makers, and commercial furniture manufacturers for the medical and hospitality sectors, […]