Cabinet Sales in Decline, But Up Compared to Year Ago
Cabinet manufacturers reported an increase in overall cabinet sales of 19.7% for July 2022 compared to the same month in 2021, reports the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s (KCMA). But its monthly Trend of Business Survey for July 2022 found participating cabinet manufacturers reporting a drop in sales of 12.5 percent compared to June 2022. Volume […]
At Cabinetry Plus, IVEC System Controls Dust Collection Velocity, Saves Energy
Cabinetry Plus is a Midwest manufacturer of wood cabinets. The wood shop had three dust collectors that were non-compliant units located in the interior of the building. The three separate systems were loud, decentralized, difficult to maintain and unable to deliver the correct CFM and velocity capacity. IWF 2022 exhibitor IVEC Systems’ Steward control system […]
As Wellborn Cabinets Adds Plant, Its Neighbor Tru Cabinetry Folds
Ashland, AL—Two kitchen cabinet firms based in Ashland, AL—Tru Cabinetry and Wellborn Cabinets—made news just as IWF 2022 kicked off last month, one building a $17 million dollar greenfield plant in Oxford, AL, the other shutting down. Tru-Wood Cabinet Company announced in August that it would permanently close its 370,000-square-foot Ashland, AL plant, laying off […]
Wellborn Cabinets to Build $17 Million Plant Employing 450
Oxford, AL — Alabama’s Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield announced today that Wellborn Cabinet Inc., a family-owned manufacturer based in Ashland, AL, plans to invest nearly $17 million in an Alabama expansion project that will create 415 jobs over five years. Wellborn Cabinet, whose cabinets are distributed nationwide, intends to construct and equip a 250,000-square-foot facility […]
Tru Cabinetry Winding Down Operations at Alabama Plant
Ashland, AL—Tru-Wood Cabinet Company announced in August that it would permanently close its Ashland, AL plant, laying off all employees. Its workforce totaled 260 in recent years. Operating under the brand Tru Cabinetry, the company has been owned since 2013 in a partnership between management and Building Industry Partners, an investment group, and is part […]
Blind Stapler, Developed by Cabinet Maker, Wins IWF 2022 Challenger Award
There are few things more compelling to a woodworker than a tool that has been designed by a fellow craftsman. And the IWF 2022 show floor will abound in these, though it may take some research in the exhibitor database to identify them. Some examples include clamps by Pony Jorgeson (Booth 10354), the Pantorouter (Booth […]
As IWF 2022 Opens, Exciting New Tools, Technology and Materials Debut
As crowds begin pouring into IWF 2022, the massive halls of the Georgia World Congress Center—1.2 million square feet packed with more than 925 exhibitors—are positively brimming with the latest advances in materials, technology, and services. The pandemic did not stop advances in development of equipment and consumables. And woodworkers have continued to adopt better […]
Caron Explores Farmhouse Cabinet Doors of Varied Woods and Textures
Caron Industries uses its expertise and craftsmanship to bring a new dimension to the Farmhouse trend. As pioneers in North America for commercializing “barn wood” models and the “reduced“ rail shakers, this year for IWF 2022 we truly offer unique cabinet doors. Staying true to the wildly popular farmhouse style, where natural wood and soft […]
Innovation Cabinetry Completes Expansion, Doubling Workforce
Tampa, FL—From importer cabinet company has completed its expansion plans. The planned expansion to their Tampa headquarters and distribution center includes building out a new facility and doubling the number of employees. Innovation Cabinetry, a luxury all-wood residential cabinetry distributor, is located just north of the Tampa International Airport, at 7030 Anderson Road, where it […]
Specialized Machines and Cabinet Door Cells from Friulmac at IWF 2022
Friulmac has always guaranteed its presence at IWF exhibition, considered a strategic event the US woodworking market, also in this edition we will welcome you in our booth B7973 Building B, Level 1. Friulmac has been considered an excellence in woodworking machines producers and in its 2100 sq/ft booth you will have the possibility to […]