Stiles closes Holzma U.S. facility in Gastonia, N.C., relocates operations to High Point. Stiles Machinery Inc. (www.stilesmachinery.com) recently expanded its facility in High Point, N.C.

The company says the expansion investment was made to better offer Stiles' customers with an opportunity to see all production solutions in one place. The expanded facility now features about 60 machines under power and available for demonstration to customers. 

Subsequently, Stiles has closed its Holzma U.S. facility in Gastonia, N.C. Operations for Holzma U.S. have been relocated to the expanded High Point facility as well as to Grand Rapids, Mich. More than 200 industry manufacturers attended a two-day event at the Stiles Machinery Inc. Read More...

 

The SI400 Nova 16-inch sliding table saw from SCM Group North America can cut up to 5.5 inches of material. It offers a 10-foot sliding table that rides on hardened steel guide ways with ball bearings, as well as a cast-iron blade group with a fully enclosed structure. Features include a blade that tilts using an industrial screw, blade controls located on the front of the machine with two hand wheels, and a rip fence with steel round bar with cast iron knuckle. For more information.

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Leitz Tooling Systems Announces Acquisition of Royce//Pacific Precision Cutting Tools

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Leitz Tooling Systems LP, a member of the Leitz Group, worldwide leader in the manufacture and service of precision cutting tools for wood and advanced materials, announces that it has finalized purchase of the assets of Royce//Pacific Precision Cutting Tools in San Bernardino, California.

"The purchase is a continuation of our international growth strategy and will enable Leitz to offer enhanced diamond and carbide service capabilities and additional experienced technical personnel to the market." said Mike Lind, Leitz USA CEO. "This particular acquisition represents a stronger, more “local” approach to serving the Western region of the United States."

Former CEO, Mr. Holger Nagel, will assume the responsibilities of Western Regional Sales Manager for Leitz to insure a smooth and successful transition. His 25+ years of industry experience combined with Leitz's innovative technology guarantee exceptional customer care to the West Coast woodworking market. For more information about Leitz Tooling.
  

The International Surface Fabricators Association and the International Woodworking Fair have announced the formation of a partnership geared toward increasing the focus on the countertop industry for the 2014 IWF show. As part of the partnership, ISFA will work with IWF to develop a full countertop educational track for the show and a Countertop Pavilion co-sponsored by ISFA. Read More...

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Joe Strouse of Hermance…Totally In: Right from the Beginning!

Immediately after Joe purchased Hermance Machine Company, he joined the WMDA. Within the first three months he attended his first woodworking association meeting in New Orleans, LA. Since then, Joe has not missed an asso
ciation conference meeting to date; he is a strong proponent of the WIC and all it has to offer each of the attendees.

During his tenure at WMDA Joe became the Chair of the Technology Committee for approximately three years prior to the WMDA and WMIA merger. This Committee was a shining example to the WMIA of what the two associations had in common in their plans for future growth. Strouse continued as Chair for that Committee for another year after the merger.

From 2003 to 2009 Strouse held separate terms on the Board of Directors. He believes his involvement in the WMIA has brought a strong degree of recognition to him and his company and the opportunity to develop close relationships with his suppliers, his supplier’s competitors, peers, and other industry professionals.

“My involvement with the WMIA has led me to some key business representation alignments that probably wouldn’t have happened without my membership”, stated Strouse. As for Strouse’s take on the WIC? “It’s one plane ticket, one hotel bill - that can easily make 20-30 face-to-face meetings possible. It’s probably the best way to leverage a travel dollar than I’ve ever seen in any industry!”

Thanks Joe for all your years of membership, personal involvement and leadership in the WMIA! Your thoughtful insights, attention to detail and vision has helped the WMIA grow and serve its members well. We look forward to your continued membership.

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Superfici America Inc. offers the Compact Plus - Belt Conveyor, which measures 9.5 inches long-by-13 inches wide-by-11 inches high. The unit features a recovery belt, PLC controls/Photobar, a two-arm reciprocator and full-spray cabin pressurization. For more information.

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SNX Introduces the SNX 510 CNC Router 

SNX Technologies' SNX 510 CNC woodworking router has a 5-by-10-foot steel worktable with a matrix

high-flow
phenolic surface with four, 1-inch diameter reference pins with sensors. It features a 12HP router spindle and standard six-spindle, 32mm on-centers drill bank. The router also has a PC front-end Syntech Industrial Control control system. More information on SNX Technologies.

 

WMIA Makes Donation to Sandy Hook School Memorial

The WMIA sent donations for the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy as follows: 

1. Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship Fund for University of

Connecticut.  This fund will help support the college costs for any siblings of those killed in t
he assault, the dependents of adults who also lost their lives, as well as students currently enrolled at the elementary school, who are accepted to attend the University in their future. 

2. Newtown Youth Academy Sports and Fitness Center to expand programming and enlarge the scope of NYA’s special activities and events to meet the needs of the suffering Newtown community as they heal from the recent tragedy.

 

A strong rebound for home improvement activity is expected in 2013, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Strong spending in the second half of 2012 suggests that a remodeling recovery is already underway, and the LIRA projects annual homeowner improvement spending will see double-digit growth through the third quarter of 2013. Read More

November’s Housing data was a mixed bag, with a few indicators decreasing and the remainder increasing. In many instances, these increases were due to large downward revisions in October data, which in turn resulted in November increases. Overall, the housing market continues its “healing” process. Read More…

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LABOR BOARD MEMBERS AND BOARD LACK AUTHORITY TO RULE – WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

U.S. Supreme Court ruled during 2010 that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) cannot act without a quorum of three members. New Process Steel, L.P. v. NLRB, 130 S. Ct. 2635 (2010). In a decision issued on January 25, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has taken the issue one step further, and ruled that the purported appointments of the last three members of the Board were invalid under the Recess Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Noel Canning v. NLRB. Read More...

Harry Moser, a WIC 2013 speaker, will present and discuss this very important and real initiative. He will make his presentation at the WIC 2013 on April 26, 2013...don't miss this!

The Reshoring Initiative (TRI), which Moser founded in 2010, is an industry-led effort to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. The initiative works with U.S. manufacturers to help them recognize their profit potential as well as the critical role they play in strengthening the economy by utilizing local sourcing and production.

This article is a preamble to the upcoming WIC 2013 presentation by Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative.  Reshoring is based on the economic logic of producing near the customer.  At the end of the article is a Call-to-Action to members to utilize the Initiative's free tools to reduce their costs and increase their sales. To read the full article, click here.

Hermanc
e Machine Company, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was started in 1902

by Albert D. Hermance at the pinnacle of the lumber boom which is what gave Williamsport, PA its nickname, “Lumber Capital of the World”. With a machine m
anufacturing heritage dating back over 100 years, Hermance Machine may not be mass

producing machines today, but they still have a fully functional machine shop with updated milling capabilities that enable them to continue to offer repair, machine retrofit and reconditioning as a full service company. They also currently manufacture an internally designed cutterhead and a preset stand for measuring moulder heads and they continuously are striving to meet the demand.

Joseph Strouse, a Williamsport native, purchased the company back in 1987. Today, they provide a wide variety of quality industrial woodworking equipment from many manufacturers in the U.S. and abroad. Customers can choose from a full line of quality new and used woodworking machines on display at their showroom or they have easy access to the largest database of used machines in the U.S. to help their customers find the right solution to their manufacturing needs.

With over
60,000 square feet of warehouse and showroom space, Hermance offers a wide selection of quality machine parts and woodcrafting supplies with worldwide shipping availability; serving the needs of the industrial customers and hobbyist alike. 

Their customer service representatives are second to none. Whether you are installing a new machine or need maintenance on an existing machine, Hermance Machine Co’s service team is ready to help meet the many needs of the customer. These factory trained technicians have years of experience serving and installing a wide variety of industrial machinery and equipment from table saws and sanders to CNC machining centers.

Hermance also provides preventative maintenance programs to insure long life and minimal production interruptions. A fleet of trucks maintain a highly responsive, skilled team of technicians to service the customer and keep them up and running quickly and efficiently. Hermance not only provides field service capabilities at the customers location but in-house service repairs and reconditioning options at the facility when requiring the extensive capabilities of Hermance’s well equipped shop.

All said, Hermance Machine Co. provides a wide range of products and services for industrial woodworking machinery and equipment. From machinery, to parts, to supplies, to services unmatched anywhere else – Hermance Machine Company is well established and positioned to serve the needs of their customers long in to the future and with the best capabilities available. More information about Hermance Machinery.

CabinetMaker+FDM's Center for Woodworking Innovation
Webinar Series

“Combustible dust regulation and safety”
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Noon - 1 p.m. CST
Sponsored by GreCon
As regulation mandates increase, woodworking manufacturers of all sizes face new challenges related to combustible dust. They need to be aware of existing and impending regulatory efforts and even more importantly they need to address the real safety concerns that combustible dust raises in their facilities. To sign up, click here.

PRESENTER - Jamison Scott, VP/Corporate Officer, Air Handling Systems

Jamison Scott has done extensive research on the combustible dust issue and has provided technical support and written articles on combustible dust for various trade publications including: Wood & Wood Products, CWB, Cabinetmaker+FDM, and Inside OSHA. Most recently he presented a series of technical seminars on combustible dust at various events throughout the country and participated in the Combustible Dust Stakeholder Meeting hosted by OSHA.
Scott serves as Chairman of Business Development Committee and Industrial Dust Task Force, as well as on the Board of Directors of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA). He also chairs various committees and serves on the Board of the NHMA, New Haven Manufactures Associations, whereas he represents the interests of manufacturers and small business. Scott has been invited to speak at many events throughout Connecticut including providing testimony on the importance of manufacturing to state legislators in Hartford.

Moderated by: Will Sampson, editor, CabinetMaker+FDM magazine

Register for “Combustible dust regulation and safety” on Wednesday, February 20, at noon CST.

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WCA and Woodlinks USA Annouce Merger Agreement

Agreement would allow WoodLINKS USA members to become education members of the WCA.
WoodLINKS USA and Woodwork Career Alliance of North America are considering the prospect of merging the two organizations.

The merger, subject to final approval by the board of directors for both organizations, will enable WoodLINKS USA members to become education members of the WCA.

WoodLINKS USA has received significant industry support and developed a strong network of schools
since it was first established in the U.S. in 1999. WoodLINKS USA members are active in16 states and work with thousands of students.

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WMIA & WMMA Ski Trip is right Around the Corner! Letter from John Schultz...

Hello Skiers and Boarders, 

While the east coast megalopolis has received 20"-40" of white fluffy precipitation, the Wasatch area in Utah has handled some larger storms! Imagine that. So, as my juniors are fond of saying "It's gonna be epic!" 

I've had several people ask about ground transportation, so I hope the attached document is helpful. 

And a request…, please go to the doodle page http://doodle.com/xxcfbba3ypviv2rv and update your information so we know how many for dinner each night.

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WMIA Leadership

Executive Committee			Company
John B. Henderson		President	John Henderson & Co.
John Park		Vice President	SCM Group North America
Scott Mueller		Treasurer	Edward B. Mueller Co., Inc.
David Rothwell		Past President	Stiles Machinery, Inc.
Board of Directors			Company
Jim Besonen			Wood Machinery Systems, Inc.
Madison Burt			WEIMA America
Roberto Ghizzoni			OMGA, inc.
Robert Heskett			West Coast Machinery
Jason Howell			Michael Weinig, Inc.
Karin John-Deutschler			GUHDO USA, Inc.
Frank Quis			Quis Machinery, Inc.
Jim Scarlett			Scarlett, Inc.
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