Tooling, Hardware, Software, Cabinet Doors—Snapshots of Four IWF Newsmakers
At IWF 2022, the advances in technology and materials were so profound it will take weeks to cover them all. And no wonder. As the largest global woodworking technology and design show in North America with more than 900 exhibitors, IWF is the launch pad for the industry’s newest products and innovations. Here’s run-down of […]
Portable CNC Router Runs Large Projects Anywhere
Milan, Italy – Springa Srl brought one of the most intriguing technologies to IWF 2022, where it introduced the Goliath CNC—the first portable and autonomous robotic CNC tool. For IWF, the Goliath booth doubled as a showcase, with some furniture and decorative elements designed and made using the roaming CNC. The booth itself was also […]
Compass Software MES Solution Optimizes Production
Compass Software is one of the leading software providers for CAD/CAM stair building software, as well as CAM/CNC timber, door, and window processing software. For more than 30 years, the company has been delivering innovative solutions to customers in more than 30 countries around the world – from small woodshops to industrial manufacturers. Nearly 3000 […]
Lockdowel One-Click Drawer Slide Innovation Speeds Installation
IWF 2022 exhibitor Lockdowel introduces patented new technology for adjustable drawer slides that allows for virtually instantaneous installation of drawers with no tools, no screws, and no headaches. Lockdowel’s 3D adjustor clips allow for perfect undermount alignment. The new technology utilizes Lockdowel’s proven ChannelLock technology using CNC routed slots for perfect installation with no reveal […]
IWF 2022 Delivers North America’s Largest Global Woodworking Trade Show since 2018
Atlanta, GA—IWF 2022 delivered North America’s largest global woodworking trade show and conference since 2018 in a four-day run of nonstop buying and selling August 23–26 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta. IWF 2022 exhibits and displays occupied over 663,000 square feet of the over 1.2 million square feet of all three […]
HGTV’s Dan Wellens Wins Silver in Minnesota’s Best Furniture Awards
Dan Wellens, owner of Country Tables & Furniture, has shipped more than 5,500 tables from his Cologne, MN shop. A unique combination of artisan and highly focused businessman, Wellens added a new accolade recently as he was voted a Silver Award in the 2022 Minnesota’s Best Furniture Store competition held by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Wellens […]
National Lighting Rebrands as MOD
Cerritos, CA — National Lighting has officially announced that it is undergoing a rebrand and will be changing their company name from National Lighting to MOD. During this transition, they will continue to include the National Lighting name beneath their new, updated logo in order to remain recognizable amongst previous, current and potential new customers. […]
How ERP System Controls Wood Workflow at Walnut Creek Planing
Walnut Creek Planing, in Millersburg, OH, makes a wide variety of wood mouldings for home use. From its 80,000-square-foot facility in Holmes County, Ohio, Walnut Creek Planing Ltd provides high-quality hardwood components and finished goods for the door, stair, furniture and butcher block industries. The majority of its products include everything from box newels and […]
JTB Furniture Triples Packaging Speed with IWF Show Discovery
In 2016, a Mississippi furniture company management team headed to the IWF Wood Show in search of a better packaging solution for one of their production lines. They found one. The team had been frustrated with their current methodology and knew there had to be a simpler solution. After reading about EAM-Mosca strapping systems and […]
How Uneeda Cut Sanding Costs at Large West Coast Cabinet Plant
A well-known cabinet manufacturer on the West Coast wanted to streamline abrasives suppliers after an acquisition. While the cabinet firm did not initially perceive serious issues with their wide belt sanding process, they approached Uneeda to find cost-saving solutions and improve their sanding process. Objective: Show a 30+ percent cost savings vs. the current competitors’ […]