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CabinetMaker+FDM spoke with a number of exhibitors during the four days of IWF Aug 25 to 28 and most companies reported being pleased with the way things turned out, even though attendance will be lower than the last IWF in Aug. 2008. Companies reported meeting new prospects -- one of the benefits of a large trade exhibition like IWF. Also, exhibitors said that a larger share of attendees were from smaller shops than in years past. Most exhibitors were positive, although some we spoke with we

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The IWF trade exhibition in Atlanta is the largest woodworking show in North America. When the show has a good year in terms of numbers of exhibitors and attendees, it's good for the whole industry.

With the next IWF only a few days away, we've done a lot to promote the show. We hope that people will come out and are concerned that some may be ready to assign blame if they don't.

There are several reasons to be positive. One is that the number of exhibitors has b

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We were in South Bend, Ind., this weekend and stopped at the Studebaker National Museum, which has interesting displays of cars, wagons and company history. Maybe you remember the Starliner or Lark, or the Avanti design, which is still seen on the street.

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Even though LeBron James has decamped for South Beach and seems determined to make himself NBA's villian, an Ohio company is continuing with plans to offer a line of children's furniture using designs inspired by the basketball star. According to a report on CNBC, furniture manufacturer American Signature will continue with plans to market the youth collect… Continue

Check out Green vs. greenwashing: One man's view for some interesting views of green from Mark Goldman of Pennville Custom Cabinetry. He offers his opinion on certification, making vs. buying components, and cabinetmaking's past, which in some ways is more eco-friendly than its present.