Lockdowel Passes AWI Testing and Approvals

IWF 2022 exhibitor Lockdowel is the first fastener solution to pass AWI (Architectural Woodwork Institute) Testing and Approvals. “We’re so excited and honored to be the first fastener system to qualify for this reputable distinction,” said Jason Howell, CEO of Lockdowel, Inc. “AWI really made the process easy.” The AWI creates and sets national standards […]

The New AWI Standards and ANSI – What It Means for Millwork

The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) will do a presentation at IWF 2022 on the emerging AWI/ANSI Standards. Register here. The AWI Standards book has long been like a bible for millwork and casegoods built to exacting commercial standards of construction and performance. For the latest revision of the handbook AWI adopted the formal accreditation process […]

VIDEO Avoiding Wood Damage from High Heat

High temperatures and low humidity cause woodwork to move around. Correct design for this sort of movement can eliminate the problem. Architectural Woodworking Institute’s Randy Estabrook discusses the rising role of heat in defective woodwork. Temperature alone doesn’t affect wood greatly, but relative humidity does. All wood products contain some moisture and exchange this moisture […]

USA Millwork Names VP West for Sales, Operations

Denver, CO—Isaac Bokros joined USA Millwork as vice president, West, responsible for the oversight of sales, operations, and installation of USA Millwork’s western territory, including locations in California, Colorado, and Wisconsin. Bokros brings more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of project-based wood manufacturing operations to the organization. For eight years Bokros was […]

USA Millwork Rebrands Five Subsidiaries with National Name

Denver, CO—USA Millwork says that in November it began renaming its five subsidiary companies, including those with well-known architectural woodworking names like Mission Bell and O’Keefe, to better incorporate its national brand. USA Millwork was founded in 2017 with the purchase of four regional leaders in millwork and case goods. The consolidated company provides planning-to-completion […]