FDMC April 2023
In This Issue
Supply chain woes boost reshoring
Growth of domestic materials and surface suppliers ushers in new boom.
Tips for woodworking fire safety
Loss prevention expert offers suggestions for avoiding fires and explosions.
Judges named for 2023 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge
Panel of experts to choose winners in prestigious veneer woodworking competition with thousands of dollars in prizes.
Cabinet industry: Cautious outlook for 2023 and beyond
Economic concerns combined with ongoing labor and supply chain issues are leaving cabinet manufacturers with a cautious outlook for 2023 of flat or small gains compared to the year prior. Here's what some of the large firms in the FDMC 300 are projecting.
interzum & LIGNA: Woodworking’s biggest shows ready to roll
Thousands of woodworking professionals from around the world will converge in Germany in May to attend interzum and LIGNA.
Checking in veneered and laminated products
What can you do to prevent or troubleshoot cracks in veneered and laminated products? Also a question about toxicity of walnut wood.
Afrormosia: African teak
Also called African teak, afrormosia has many positive properties, but the wood is overharvested.
There are more than just eight wastes!
Learn the 10 Commandments of lean manufacturing.
Ode to the lowly hammer
Hammers have become more sophisticated, but their job is still about impact.
EBC presenter profile: Daniel Drapeau
Groupe Miralis CEO will discuss his $45 million investment in technology.