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Woodworking Network is seeking 40 industry professionals under 40, who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America. Nominations for the 7th annual 40 Under 40 run through May 31.

Scheduled for February 24-26, WMS has been canceled due to the just-announced provincial lockdown resulting from governmental concerns about the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

In addition to his opening keynote presentation at WMS, Luke Elias will provide a live remote demo of his automated processes on the WMS Live stage.

Print NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa - Honorees of the 2021 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 have been announced by Woodworking Network. This year marks the sixth annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America. Those selected have been recognized by their peers for their achievements and innovations in the categories of: productivity, profitability, social good, ingenuity, peer inspiration...

Shortages of raw materials, supplies and equipment shortages are also creating headaches for the  woodworking industry, according to a recent survey of past Executive Briefing Conference attendees and FDMC 300 company executives.  A significant portion of EBC’s curriculum will be devoted to supply chain issues during the two-and-a-half-day event  September 8-10 in Colorado Springs.  One of the highlights of EBC 2021 will be a session dedicated to the woodworking industry supply chain.  A...

Print Economist, Alan Beaulieu, known best for his accuracy, dry wit, and sound business advice, will offer his latest prognostications for the post-pandemic era and beyond. COLORADO SPRINGS -- Labor and supply chain issues are the biggest challenges going forward for top executives in the woodworking industry, according to a recent survey of past Executive Briefing Conference attendees and FDMC 300 company executives. These subjects will be fully addressed at the upcoming EBC in Colorado Sprin...

This will be my last column in FDMC. (With a nod to Frederick Exley in the title.) I’ve seen many shops and have interviewed hundreds of woodworkers. I’m often asked what makes companies successful. Here are some of my own observations from visiting many successful companies. I have written about this in the past and have modified and changed a few things here. How can you be successful? One of the biggest things is simple…connect with others in your industry. There are many trade groups ...

Who will join this iconic group of 200 alums in 2021? The 40 Under 40 awards program recognizes the achievements of standout individuals in the categories of: productivity, profitability, social good (locally or globally), ingenuity, innovation, peer inspiration, product development, organizational leadership, or other areas. Persons in all job levels, in all facets of the professional woodworking industry, are eligible. Nominating is free, and nominations can be submitted through May 10 at bit...