Industry Updates
Curated trade, equipment, and market updates for frame-shop owners — each article includes an XKY take on what it means for your line.
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What is changing in framing — and why it matters
We add a handful of curated updates each week with an XKY perspective on equipment, trade, and market shifts. Latest added July 13, 2026.
These 5 Trade Shows Are Where New Tools Make Their Debut - SlashGear
The article lists five trade shows where new tools debut: International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta (Aug 25-28, 2026), the largest North American woodworking show with over 26,500 attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors; E
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MATEC 2026 closes first edition in Milan as Plast, Xylexpo and Composites Future unite to redefine woodworking, plastics and composite materials industry in Italy
MATEC 2026, the first edition of a new integrated trade fair in Milan, closed successfully. It combined Plast (plastics and rubber machinery), Xylexpo (woodworking and furniture technology), and Composites Future (compos
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Laguna Tools names Justin Cormier as vice president of operations
Laguna Tools, a manufacturer and distributor of premium woodworking and metalworking equipment, has appointed Justin Cormier as vice president of operations, based at the company's Grand Prairie, Texas location. The anno
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31 Nations sign Stockholm Declaration as Europe strengthens commitment to sustainable forest management
31 European nations signed the Stockholm Declaration at Forest Europe's tenth Ministerial Conference, reaffirming commitment to sustainable forest management, cross-border cooperation on climate change, biodiversity, wil
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Trade commission to keep existing duties on Chinese wood mouldings and millwork
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) ruled on June 12, 2026, that revoking existing countervailing and antidumping duty orders on wood mouldings and millwork products from China would likely cause material inj
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Stirling Machinery to showcase advanced wood processing solutions at WoodTECH 2026 in Rotorua and Brisbane
Stirling Machinery will exhibit at WoodTECH 2026 in Rotorua (18-19 June) and Brisbane (23-24 June), with Managing Director Craig Honeyman presenting on workforce innovation and technology integration to address skills sh
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CMA will host shop tour and BBQ
The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is hosting a pre-IWF event on August 24, featuring a behind-the-scenes tour of Atlanta Cabinet Shop led by Gary Balcom, followed by a BBQ social gathering at Dark Horse Woodworks. Par
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Woodworkers ‘power up’ at IWF
IWF 2026, North America's largest woodworking event, will be held Aug. 25-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The theme is 'Power Up Your Business,' featuring new technology, machinery, materials, and sup
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New full-size CNC machines
Woodworking Network reports on new full-size CNC machines introduced to the market. The article details specifications and capabilities of these machines, including their size, spindle options, and control systems, aimed
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Where mass timber and woodworking intersect
IWF Atlanta introduces a new Mass Timber and Prefabricated Construction Products collection, showcasing cross-laminated and glue-laminated products and technologies for the first time at a North American woodworking show
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IWF 2026 Draws 84 Entries for Challengers Award Competition
The International Woodworking Fair (IWF) announced 84 submissions from 65 exhibiting companies for the 2026 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award. The award recognizes innovation in products, services, or manufactu
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HOMAG SAWTEQ S-65: A revolutionary panel saw for advanced woodworking production
The article introduces the HOMAG SAWTEQ S-65 panel saw, highlighting its precision, automation, and productivity features. It details technical specifications such as saw blade projection (60 mm), cutting length (2,900 m
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