FDMC April 2024
In This Issue
FDMC 300: Large firms show overall growth
Combined sales for the FDMC 300 grew slightly, reaching $75.5 billion in 2023. The FDMC 300 ranks the largest North American wood products producers, based on sales.
Technology reigns at Corona Millworks’ new facility
The cabinetry components manufacturer combines craftsmanship with CNC, including Industry 4.0 technology.
Reaching for the sky
Mass timber is changing how we think about constructing tall buildings.
Taking a second look at 32mm flow manufacturing
Influential book revisited, updated and revised for the 21st century cabinet shop.
Is there such thing as a lean layout?
You can’t just start to rearrange your shop and expect significant improvement.
Let’s hug the whole forest
Further research reveals more opportunities for the wood industry.
Tools for your feet
New Keen utility shoes offer a great footwear alternative for the shop.
Preventive medicine for furniture (Part 2)
Second installment of Wood Doctor’s original column covers symptoms, diagnoses,
and cures for furniture ailments.
Coigue and rauli: So-called false beech trees from South America.
This wood is difficult to dry but good for furniture and cabinets.
Using wood to build tall buildings
Mass timber starts to hit its stride competing with steel and concrete in major construction projects.
Top trending woodworking stories for March
In the April issue of FDMC magazine, the Notable Nine Online -- the top 9 stories of the month -- started with a Florida couple that were sentenced on a plywood duty evasion charge.
Slideshow: Custom woodwork adorns high-rise restaurant and observatory
MONTREAL -- From atop of Place Ville Marie (PVM), patrons of Hiatus restaurant can take in a panoramic view of Montreal from river to mountains and beyond.