WIRC Embarks Upon Industry-Wide Marketing Campaign Associations participating in the Wood Industry Resource Collaborative (WIRC), of which AWFS is a founding member, are working with Industrial Strength Marketing on a campaign to increase awareness and improve the perception of careers in the wood industry. Industrial’s past projects include the “MFG Day” initiative with National Association […]
Below, please find two links to the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for January 2019. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2019-01a-january-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2019-01b-january-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, […]
Below, please find two links to the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for November 2018 (December 2018 data not yet available due to partial government shutdown). These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-11a-november-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-11b-november-econ-cond.pdf The housing […]
As another year begins, I’m excited by the opportunities of what this year will offer to our membership. AWFS®, a member based organization is fortunate to have dedicated industry board members who give their time to provide effective programs and services that benefit member companies. Those who took the time to attend the annual membership […]
The 2017 AWFS®Fair highlighted the latest manufacturing technology as we introduced the Industry 4.0 showcase and 2019 will once again feature this Showcase with a few changes that will put even a greater spotlight on the latest advancements that our industry has to offer. First off, the Industry 4.0 showcase will be located in a prime […]
The Southern California chapter of the Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM) recently held their annual holiday party and meeting. In lieu of a gift exchange, SWM members contributed tool donations which will become part of the Prize package for students in SkillsUSA California State Cabinetmaking and Introductory woodworking competitions. SkillsUSA is one of the largest […]
Below, please find two links to the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for October 2018. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-10a-october-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-10b-october-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, […]
(updated Dec 4) Watch the webinar (recorded December 4, 2018) to learn about AWFS’ efforts in Public Policy and how you can get involved. What are we talking to our elected leaders and representatives about on behalf of your businesses and our industry? What is the “DC Fly-in” and how do you participate? What are the […]
Below, please find two links to the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for September 2018. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-09a-september-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2018-09b-september-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, […]
