Invest in Your Future at the IWF 2026 Education Conference
Success in today’s woodworking industry requires more than the latest equipment—it requires the latest knowledge. That’s why the IWF 2026 Education Conference is a must-attend experience for woodworking professionals looking to stay competitive and prepare for what’s next. Presented at IWF Atlanta, the conference features expert-led sessions covering today’s most important topics, including automation, workforce […]
Canadian Government Grants $1 Million to Four Wood Manufacturers
As the entire construction and home products sector continues to struggle, the investment is seen as a boost to the supply chain. Four Quebec-based wood manufacturing companies are receiving $970,267 from the Canadian government “to modernize equipment and increase production capacity, as part of a broader federal push to strengthen the residential construction supply chain,” […]
Business Collaboration and Design Trends
The traditional model of vertically integrated manufacturing, where a company produces all components of a product in-house, is transitioning to a collaborative model linking two or more companies in joint pursuit of mutually advantageous opportunities—especially in industries such as furniture manufacturing. This shift not only optimizes resources but also fosters greater innovation and agility in […]
Manufacturing to Shipping
For both startup and established businesses, balancing craftsmanship and production output efficiencies is a constant challenge. Harmonizing the two for profitable coexistence becomes the imperative goal. Fortunately for all stakeholders, technology steps in to help drive production workflows from product creation to packaging, shipping and delivery—all to meet client expectations and requirements. In the woodworking space […]
A 90-Year-Old Furniture Icon Has a Big Problem
The Alvar Aalto design Stool 60 is one of the most iconic pieces of wooden furniture ever designed but it’s running out of one thing. Back when famed furniture designer Alvar Aalto created his three-legged bentwood chair, Stool 60, 90 years ago it would have been hard to believe its manufacturer would be facing a […]
Artificial Intelligence & Manufacturing
In the past year, Artificial Intelligence has grown rapidly. Artificial Intelligence (AI) now has the potential to revolutionize the way all businesses operate, bringing about transformative change across various industries. With its advanced data analysis capabilities and machine learning algorithms, AI enables companies large and small to make data-driven decisions and optimize day-to-day processes. From […]
The Dawn of Individualist Manufacturing
The trend of hobbyists and small businesses growing into wood manufacturing has been gaining momentum in recent years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. This trend is being driven in part by the growth of social media platforms and advancements in automation technology, which has made it easier and more affordable for small […]
C.R. Onsrud Breaks Ground on New NC Facility
C.R. Onsrud , the family-owned machinery manufacturing company, broke ground last month for a new building that will bring its Troutman, NC campus up to 225,000 square feet. In breaking ground on March 1 for a new 67,000 building that will house production of larger machinery as well as additional office space, C.R. Onsrud said […]
Monarch Metal Opens Western Manufacturing and Shipping Location
Monarch Metal opened a new manufacturing and shipping location in Sparks, NV.
Furniture Orders Rise, but Manufacturers Can’t Keep Up
Backlogs are increasing at furniture makers amid worker shortages and supply chain issues.