Jun
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WMIA to Exhibit at AWFS® Fair 2023 - Booth #427: Discover WoodNexus and WMIA Membership Benefits
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Apr
26
Congratulations to WMIA's Wooden Globe Award Winners! The awards were presented at the Woodworking Industry Conference on April 26, 2023 (co-hosted with Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA)
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Oct
18
Minneapolis, MN - Manufacturing Day is an annual event, held on October 7 each year, that works to inspire students to pursue a career in manufacturing. On Friday, October 7, WMIA sponsored a Manufacturing Day event, where 28 Coon Rapids High School students visited Lexington Manufacturing Inc. and Hennepin Technical College to learn about careers in the woodworking industry. The students went on a plant tour and learned about the variety of roles in a manufacturing company. The event was a success, with the majority of the attending students noting that they would consider working for a manufacturing company.
Aug
31
Post from Woodworking Network
An enthusiastic crowd was on hand as honorees of the 2022 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 were recognized on August 22nd, 2022 at a special Leadership Reception. This year marks Woodworking Network’s seventh annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates industry professionals who are making an impact at their jobs, in the community, and on the North American woodworking industry.
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Jul
11
The WMIA and WMMA Joint Technology Committee present #jtc27 - a series of short webinars covering technology that is affecting the Wood Machinery Industry.
The latest webinar in this series will cover several use cases for Quick Response (QR) codes that you can easily implement in your organization. From keeping documentation/service manuals up-to-date to creating easy, dynamic links to the latest standard operating procedures on the shop floor, to marketing and simple information exchanges, there are processes that could be made more efficient and more easily trackable by utilizing QR codes. The Joint Technology Committee will highlight these and other significant use cases of this fast-growing barcode technology.
We'll have a short Q&A afterward as well as a survey – and we would like your feedback as to what topics if any, you would like to see more presentations on in the future. It's free to attend - we hope you or one of your colleagues can join us!
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May
17
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for March 2022. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market.
The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service. The reports are intended to help you gauge future business activity. All past housing reports are archived here.
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May
05
May 5, 2022 – The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) honored its 2020 and 2022 Wooden Globe Awards, presented at the 2022 Woodworking Industry Conference, May 3-6 in the Bahamas. The recipients were as follows.
2022 Winners:
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Apr
19
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for February 2022. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market.
The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service. The reports are intended to help you gauge future business activity. All past housing reports are archived here.
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Michael Battaglia, CAE, CNAP, MBA, Appointed to Chief Executive Officer of WMIA
Category: WMIA Newsletter
Mar
31
Effective April 1, 2022, Michael Battaglia will take over the role of CEO of WMIA. Michael's role will include management of the day-to-day operations and team members of WMIA, as well as strategic planning and growth of the association as determined by the Board. Michael has 14 years of association management experience. He is very familiar with the existing WMIA team and will be able to step right in.
Michael currently holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, the Certified Non-profit Accounting Professional (CNAP) credential, and an MBA from The George Washington University.
Donte Shannon, FASAE, CAE, made a personal decision to transition out of the CEO role to pursue other opportunities. We wish Donte the best in his future endeavors.
Mar
16
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for January 2022. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market.
The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service. The reports are intended to help you gauge future business activity. All past housing reports are archived here.
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Feb
16
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for December 2021. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market.
The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service. The reports are intended to help you gauge future business activity. All past housing reports are archived here.
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Jan
21
Chairman of the Board, Pascal Doucet, Doucet Machineries, recently visited École Nationale du Meuble et de L’Ébénisterie and presented Maude Sophie Picard (2nd from the left) and Lorie Hebert (middle) with their WMIA 2021 scholarship awards. Also pictured: Guy Banville and Louis Gilbert, Educators/Trainers at ENME.
Jan
20
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for November 2021. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market.
The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service. The reports are intended to help you gauge future business activity. All past housing reports are archived here.
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Jan
11
Titus Group announces the acquisition of Precision Plastics in Columbia City, Indiana.
Precision Plastics brings over 60 years of manufacturing experience and a long history supplying the automotive sector. The combination will enhance Titus’ capabilities by providing added capacity to meet their current customers’ needs. Titus Group North America CEO Matthew Hurley says: “We have looked at opportunities to onshore more of our manufacturing in the United States for quite some time. We look forward to welcoming Precision Plastics’ team and supporting them with investment in current and new programs. The introduction of Titus Group’s proprietary zinc metal and automation capabilities will now enable us to develop a wider range of customer-specific solutions locally.”
In 2021 Titus Group provided over three billion connectors, and functional hardware components to the worldwide furniture, kitchen and appliance industries. Titus is a leader in OEM supply of damping engineering. Titus Group Chairman, Robert Appleby says: “Titus is no stranger to US manufacturing. In the 1980’s Titus established itself on the West Coast as a connector manufacturer for the RTA furniture industry. The addition of Precision Plastic’s experienced plastic engineering team to the Titus Group’s current US logistics center and customer support staff which have been established in the Midwest for many years enables us to introduce new products from new processes and enhance our delivery capabilities to all our North American customers.”
Dec
15
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for October 2021. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market.
The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service. The reports are intended to help you gauge future business activity. All past housing reports are archived here.
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WMIA News: November 2021
Category: WMIA Newsletter
Nov
17
November 2021 Newsletter
Nov
15
Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service has published its housing market commentaries for September 2021. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market.
The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest Service. The reports are intended to help you gauge future business activity. All past housing reports are archived here.
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Nov
01
Each year, WMIA recognizes extraordinary companies and institutions with the prestigious Wooden Globe Awards. These awards are presented for notable success and achievements, accomplished in part through the use of high technology machinery and software supplied by WMIA-member companies. WMIA members nominate their customers, and awards are presented in three categories: Innovation of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Commitment to Excellence Through Technology. Submit a nomination by January 31, 2022.
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WMIA-Woodworking Machinery Industry Association launches WoodNexus™, an Online Community for the Woodworking Machinery Industry, Professional woodworkers, Importers, Manufacturers and Distributors to share knowledge and network year-round.
Middleton, WI: The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association announces WoodNexus, a membership-based online community, to help professional woodworkers connect and collaborate with the woodworking machinery side of the industry. Anyone involved in the wood products industry is welcome to join.
“WMIA intends to create an online community for the industry, including professional woodworkers, machinery manufacturers, importers and distributors. Woodworking machinery professionals meet in person only a couple of times a year. Our vision for WoodNexus is that we all stay in touch, collaborate, do business and learn from one another year-round,” says Jason Dingess, Board Member of WMIA.
Sponsors can share educational and product information via discussion topics and focus groups. All community members can follow companies and industry influencers for their updates. Energy and growth created at in-person industry events will be enhanced as WoodNexus extends the value before, during and after the experience.
Manufacturers and Importers can listen to the market and present themselves as thought leaders.
Distributors and associates have a direct line of communication with manufacturers and importers.
Educational and training facilities can help their instructors, and students connect with industry leaders. Professional woodworkers can network and share best practices in woodworking.
Michael Battaglia, CAE, President and CEO of WMIA, says, “WoodNexus is the new ‘LinkedIn’ for the wood industry. This dynamic online community has been designed to support and grow business relationships throughout the year.
More information is available at www.woodnexus.org.
WMIA unveiled the new community at the Woodworking Industry Conference (WIC) on April 25-27, 2023, in San Diego, CA.