News Room

As a service to AWI Manufacturing and Supplier Members, we accept news releases from member companies and post them here to keep members informed of corporate news and developments as they occur.

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February 10, 2012 VT Industries partnered with the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) for an Architectural Wood Door design competition for architecture students. The competition challenged the students to develop a door around the theme of looking at this type of threshold in all facets: energy passage, security, universal accessibility, physical composition, and most of all design. Total scholarship money awarded was $3,450, including $1,500 scholarship for the overall winning design.

Participants were challenged to design a door to the AIAS President’s office, the door to the AIA/Library of Congress Reading Room, or both. In addressing the specific issues of the design challenge, submissions were evaluated on their response to the competition’s theme, Threshold: Portals To The Future, demonstration of familiarity with modern principles of architectural doors, creation of a door that relates to the context of its location, originality of design, clear and easily comprehensible design, and demonstration of compliance with all competition objectives and guidelines. To view the winning designs listed below, go to http://vtindustries.aias.org/winners/.
February 8, 2012 CH Briggs is now the distributor of the complete line of Valspar Wood coatings, including stains, varnishes, lacquers, topcoats, and other finishing products, according to a joint announcement releases by the companies today. The new distribution agreement represents a partnership to provide wood finishing products to professional woodworkers, cabinetmakers, and millwork producers. For more information about Valspar products, visit www.valsparglobal.com.
February 6, 2012 Each year, Kerfkore Company gives two distributor awards based on their purchases and sales of Kerfkore products. The first award is for the largest volume; the second, for the greatest percent increase compared to the previous year. For 2011, Distributor Service, Inc. receives the award for the Largest Volume Distributor of Kerfkore products. For the Greatest Sales Increase in 2011, the award goes to Wurth Wood Group. For more information, visit www.kerfkore.com.
January 30, 2012 Advanced Cabinet Systems (ACS) expands their staff for REVIT Capabilities. ACS hired Kyle Rennaker to their engineering and development team. ACS is located in Marion, Indiana and manufacturers casework products. Visit www.advancedcabinetsystems.com/news for more information.
January 18, 2012 SCM Group North America announced that Mike Fogel has been named Product Manager for SCM Group North America Industrial Sales Team. Mike will be responsible for Gabbiani, Mahros, Sergiani and Stefani product lines. For more information, contact Mike Fogel at mfogel@scmgroup.com.
January 18, 2012 SCM Group North America announced that Sergio Castro has been named Product Manager for SCM Group North America Industrial Sales Team. Sergio will be responsible for the Morbidelli, REM and OMAL product lines. For more information contact Sergio Castro at scastro@scmgroup.com.
January 16, 2012 Superfici America welcomes Scott Grissom to the team as the North American Product Manager for DMC Wide Belt Sanders. Scott will be responsible for all demonstrations and quotations of all DMC related products from our Concord, NC offices. For more information, http://www.superficiamerica.com/news/
January 13, 2012 States Industries awards $5000 Grand Price in the Art of Appleply design Competition to Alan Kaniarz of A.K.Services Inc., Detroit Michigan. Kaniarz's entry, titled Motion Chair was the choice of States' three judge panel of design professionals. To view all the entries go to http://appleply.com/designcompetition/
January 9, 2012 The Häfele Group, with headquarters in Nagold, Germany, announced today it has named Paul K. Smith as president of Häfele America Company, the company's North American subsidiary. Click Here to read the full press release.
December 15, 2011 CNA recently launched a Holiday Food Drive on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cnainsurance — for every "like" we get on our special holiday photo, CNA will donate $1 to Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. $1 equates to eight meals. $45 feeds a family of four for a month!
December 15, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce they will host a benchmarking tour in Switzerland and Germany to tour various window and door manufacturing facilities and also attend the Fensterbau trade fair. Access the entire press release online: http://www.stilesmachinery.com/news?newsID=86
December 5, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that they will host a Stiles Expo highlighting solid wood, sanding and finishing applications January 25 and 26, 2012 at their High Point, North Carolina facility. Read the entire press release online:http://www.stilesmachinery.com/news?newsID=83
November 9, 2011 Stiles Machinery announced that Bütfering has engineered a new series of wide belt sander with integrated advanced technology previously only available on larger machines and with the diversity to produce high quality results for almost any application. For more information visit Stiles at www.stilesmachinery.com.
October 26, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that the company's Texas regional office has moved into a bigger and better facility. Click here to read the entire press release.
October 12, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the designation of "Supplier Partner" by Custom Cupboards in Wichita, Kansas. Click here to read the entire press release.
October 11, 2011 SCM Group North America announced that Casadei-Busellato, a leading supplier of high quality industrial machinery for processing wood, plastic and non-ferrous metals, has moved their showroom and training facility to Concord, NC.
October 10, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to report on the success of their Grand Opening event featuring Stiles Finishing Technologies, held October 4-6 in High Point, North Carolina. Click here to read the entire press release.
October 8, 2011 Gemini is pleased to announce our new high quality white conversion primer surfacers product line that has been formulated for maximum adhesion, flexibility and sandability. For more information contact Gemini at 800-262-5710 or visit Gemini on-line at www.gemini-coatings.com.
October 7, 2011 Gemini is proud to present Artisan Effects® Faux Finish Glaze product line. For more information contact Gemini at 800-262-5710 or visit Gemini on-line at www.gemini-coatings.com.
October 6, 2011 Stiles Machinery — Keynote Speakers Announced for 10th Anniversary Executive Briefing Conference. Click here to read the entire press release.
August 30, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that their Western regional office has moved to a new, upgraded location. Read the entire press release online: http://www.stilesmachinery.com/news?newsID=73.
August 23, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce they will host a grand opening October 4-6, 2011, highlighting Stiles Finishing Technologies at their High Point, NC regional showroom. View the entire press release online: http://www.stilesmachinery.com/news?newsID=72.
August 17, 2011 Häfele America Co. offers extruded contemporary cabinet pulls and grip space channels. To learn more about the extruded cabinet pulls or other cabinet solutions, please visit www.hafele.com/us.
August 15, 2011 Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to announce that Tony Slaven has been added to the company's sales team. Read the entire release online: http://www.stilesmachinery.com/news?newsID=71.
August 15, 2011 Advanced Cabinet Systems (ACS) announced today that they've hired a new Chief Financial Officer. Tom Reto will be joining the team at ACS as they continue to grow their business.
August 1, 2011 Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to announce that its manufacturing partner, Weeke Maschinenbau, is moving forward with plans to produce their ABD drilling and dowel insertion machines at their Grand Rapids, Michigan manufacturing facility, Weeke North America. Read the entire press release online: http://www.stilesmachinery.com/news?newsID=70
August 1, 2011 Grand Prize and Category Winners, Honorable Mentions Named in Seventh Annual Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge™ Woodworking Competition. All entries can be viewed on the Veneer Technology Incorporated's website at www.veneertech.com.
July 28, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that Duane Griffiths, Director of Education for Stiles, was awarded the Larry Hilchie Past-Presidents Award by WoodLINKS USA. Read the entire press release, Click Here.
July 5, 2011 States Industries announced the launch of The Art of ApplePly, a design competition for furniture, fixtures, cabinets, art, toys, puzzles etc., made principally of ApplePly. Substantial cash prizes are available in Student, Amateur and Professional categories and anyone over 18 is eligible. Rules and entry forms are available on www.ApplePly.com, or www.StatesIndustriesInc.com
June 27, 2011 Stephenson Millwork Company of Wilson, NC received the Family Business of the Year Award in the large category (100+ employees) from the Wake Forest University Schools of Business Family Business Center and Business North Carolina.
June 16, 2011 The Bacon Veneer Company has launched the Bacon Veneer Store. This is a retail site that offers small veneer quantities and allows woodworkers to buy exactly what they need. www.baconveneerstore.com.
June 8, 2011 Advanced Cabinet Systems (ACS) announced today that they are working with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) on becoming a more sustainable company. Read the entire press release online: http://www.advancedcabinetsystems.com/news/advanced-cabinet-systems-gains-fsc-certification
May 31, 2011 Contact Industries recently retained QAI Laboratories to conduct flame spread and smoke development tests on three separate product configurations commonly specified for ceiling and wall applications. In all three cases the test results warranted issuance of Class A Fire Rating Certificates under both National Fire Protection Association and International Building Code standards.To learn more or inquire about specific building projects call 800-547-1038 or email sales@contactind.com.
May 24, 2011 Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased for the opportunity to work in cooperation with Hilco Industrial, LLC to provide the industry a vehicle for factory liquidations. Please read the entire press release online: http://www.stilesmachinery.com/news?newsID=65
May 17, 2011 Gemini Coatings is pleased to announce the introduction of Ultra Lacquer II clear conversion coating. Ultra Lacquer II is a clear post-catalyzed wood coating which offers the strength of a conversion varnish with the ease of application generally associated with precatalyzed lacquers. For more information contact Gemini at 800-262-5710 or visit Gemini on-line at www.gemini-coatings.com
May 17, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that Rolla Technical Institute (RTI) recently acquired a Weeke Vantech CNC router to provide their students with the opportunity to learn the basics of CNC machining. Read the entire press release online: http://www.stilesmachinery.com/news?newsID=64
May 10, 2011 2011 AWI Education Foundation Scholarships Awarded
$2000 Scholarships were awarded to Mr. Matthew Broome, Mr. Ethan Crooke, Ms. Marion Goodsell and Mr. Tyler Petersen. The AWI Education Foundation also donated showed its support of the Tropical Forest Foundation with a $2000 donation and $20,000 WoodLINKS USA to assist in covering annual operating expenses. If you would like to donate to AWIEF, please contact Philip Duvic, AWI Executive Vice President at 571-323-3636. Donations received by the foundation are tax deductible.
May 2, 2011 Obama Administration endorses "wood as a green building material." For more information, click here.
May 2, 2011 Stiles Machinery Inc. introduces the Q-One paper belt reciprocating spraying machine from Makor.   For details about the Q-One or other Makor products offered by Stiles Machinery in North America, please visit www.stilesmachinery.com/makor. For the full press release, click here.
May 2, 2011 AWI & NueMedia, LLC are pleased to announce their agreement that the Wood Group of NueMedia will now publish their Green Matters IQ Alert in cooperation with AWI.  For the full press release, click here.

April 20, 2011 Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to announce the newest module of Cut Rite software dedicated to nesting applications. For the full press release, click here.
April 6, 2011 Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to announce that they have appointed Robert J. Kostelnik as Technical Manager for Stiles Finishing Technologies. For the full press release, click here.
April 4, 2011 Lange Bros. Woodwork Co. Inc's Margaret Fisher spoke at the 3rd Annual Dollars and Sense of Going Green Conference. For the full press release, click here.
March 22, 2011 Valspar Wood Products introduces PEEK 2011: Style Guide that sets the tone for trends in wood finishings. For the full press release, click here.
March 21, 2011 Veneer Technologies announces judging panel for the seventh annual Veneer Tech Craftman's Challenge. For the full press release, click here.
March 17, 2011 Valspar Wood Products announces "the launch of the finishing industry's premier national, fully-integrated distribution program to support sales of the company's wood coatings." For the full press release, click here.
March 3, 2011 AWI Wisconsin Chapter is pleased to announce their scholarship awarded to Fox Valley Technical College student Samuel Barbercheck. For the full press release, click here.
March 2, 2011 Delmac Machinery will be merged into SCM Group North America on April 4th. "Two independently successful companies, each with a reputation as an industry leader in the supply of high technology manufacturing equipment, will now work together as a team with one common goal: Superior Results." For the full press release, click here.
February 14, 2011 Each year, Kerfkore Company gives two distributor awards based on their purchases and sales of Kerfkore products. For 2010, Distributor Service, Inc. in Carnegie, PA, receives the award for the Largest Volume Distributor of Kerfkore products. For the Greatest Percent Increase in 2010, the award goes to Richelieu Hardware, Montreal, Quebec. For further information, e-mail: info@kerfkore.com
February 4, 2011 Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce they have determined the time is right to exhibit at AWFS®Fair. "We have not participated in the major trade shows for the past two years, and we are excited to reunite with the industry in Las Vegas this summer," said Steve Waltman, vice president of Stiles. Waltman noted the cost/benefit ratio to attend this trade show is positive and the company is optimistic that a return on its investment will be achieved. "AWFS has been a proven sales platform for decades and we look forward to meeting many of our customers at the 2011 show," he concluded. For more information, visit www.stilesmachinery.com or contact Stephan W. Waltman at 616-698-7500.
January 24, 2011 Kerfkore Company would like to announce the addition of a new sales manager to the sales team. Dave Quackenbush will be the new Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Dave comes to Kerfkore from Arpa USA where he was National Sales Manager for 5 years. Kerfkore Company is a manufacturer of patented bendable substrates, lightweight structural composite panels and architectural panels. For further information, contact: www.kerfkore.com E-mail: info@kerfkore.com

 

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