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.
For frame shops
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.
Take Advantage of Learning and Development Opportunities
The IWF 2026 Education Conference offers practical, tested ideas and techniques from woodworking insiders to help businesses achieve real-world success. IWF Atlanta is North America's largest showcase of machinery, mater
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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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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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Axalta launches Zencore cabinet coating system
Axalta Coating Systems has launched Zencore, a cabinet coating system for high-volume manufacturers in North America. Based on Zenamel chemistry, it reduces coating steps from three to two by combining primer and enamel
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Picture Frame Market Size, Share & Growth Graph by 2034 - Straits Research
The picture frame market was valued at USD 10.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.08 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 5.2%. North America held the largest share (36.81% in 2025), while Asia Pacific is the fas
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