WEIMA America is excited to return as the Official Recycling Partner of the 2015 AWFS Fair. The Destroy Responsibly!™ campaign has been an important part of this show’s efforts to create a greener footprint, not only at the show but within the Las Vegas community. WEIMA America will supply a WLK13 shredder system, complete with […]
Furniture Icon John Bassett, III to Speak at AWFS®Fair ANAHEIM, CA – March 9, 2015 – Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) is pleased to announce that John Bassett, III will be a Special Guest Speaker at the 2015 AWFS®Fair in Las Vegas, sharing his personal story of standing up to China’s dumping of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AWFS®Fair Introduces New Logo for 2015 Plastics Program ANAHEIM, CA – Feb 24, 2015 – AWFS® recently introduced a logo that was specifically designed to highlight exhibitors that will be featuring machinery and supplies for plastics fabrication at the upcoming AWFS®Fair, July 22 – 25, 2015 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. […]
U.S.Labor Secretary Perez is accepting applications from businesses and organizations who can devise the most effective apprenticeship programs to be funded through a $100 million grant program. Applications accepted through April 30. The program will pay $2.5 million to $5 million to…READ MORE
Originally posted on www.prweb.com February 2, 2015. According to the Western Wood Products Association, demand for U.S. lumber continues to strengthen, showing modest but sustainable gains. As EAM-Mosca gears up for its participation in the (Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers) Fair coming up July 22nd – 25th in Las Vegas, the company took a […]
NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon: fresh wood volume 6, featuring the finalist and winning projects from the 2013 Fresh Wood student woodworking competition at the AWFS Fair. This hardcover, 92 page book includes professional studio photography (by Alan Harp Design) of the 40 impressive student pieces, along with commentary by the makers. Order your copy today!
Attention All AWFS® Members – AWFS is seeking to fill two open board positions for 2015. Initially, these openings only require that the director serve for one year. However, we are seeking individuals that will be open to serving an additional full-term starting in 2016 and running through 2018. Both of these positions are specifically […]
Becoming a SkillsUSA partner means exposing your brand to woodworking students and teachers. SkillsUSA is a leading national Career and Technical Education (CTE) organization with over 300,000 student and teacher members. The organization promotes skilled trades as well as employability or “soft” skills. Students compete in their skilled trade area and advance to higher levels, […]
fresh wood volume 6 Now Available The latest edition of the fresh wood book series, featuring the finalist and winning projects from the 2013 Fresh Wood student woodworking competition, is now available to purchase on Amazon. This full color hardbound publication showcases the forty outstanding projects made by high school and post secondary woodworking and […]
Originally posted on www.woodworkingnetwork.com on 1/27/15 ATLANTA, GA – Panel producer Arauco North America expands its capabilities with the purchase of Suddekor’s paper treating business in Biscoe, NC. Arauco, which acquired the assets January 26, now has the ability to impregnate decorative paper with melamine based resin for the production of its thermally fused laminate […]
