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.
SCM at IWF: Advanced Technology, Automation and a Stronger North American Organization to Support Customer Growth
SCM will showcase a comprehensive range of woodworking technologies, automation solutions, and digital services at IWF 2026, with a nearly 25,000 sq ft booth. Highlights include the Lean Cell (entry-level high-speed nest
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Altendorf will celebrate milestone at IWF
Altendorf will celebrate its 120th anniversary at IWF 2026 in Atlanta, showcasing its full machine range at Booth B7972. The company emphasizes intuitive operation, short setup times, and maximum productivity. The F 35 s
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Put new to work for you
The article promotes IWF Atlanta 2026, highlighting that thousands of buyers return to see and source new machinery, technologies, and supplies. It states that almost 1,000 top manufacturers are already booked, including
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Laguna Tools Appoints Justin Cormier as Vice President of Operations
Laguna Tools appointed Justin Cormier as Vice President of Operations. He will oversee manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and inventory management, reporting to President and incoming CEO Matthew Thackray. Cormier p
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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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Dubai WoodShow 2026 opens at Dubai World Trade Centre as global woodworking machinery and timber Industry accelerates innovation, sustainability and construction demand
Dubai WoodShow 2026 opened at Dubai World Trade Centre from June 22–24, 2026, showcasing advanced woodworking machinery, engineered timber, furniture production systems, and automated manufacturing. The event includes th
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Formula Drill introduces the DRILLTEQ H-610 from HOMAG: A new era of high-speed 6-sided machining
HOMAG has introduced the DRILLTEQ H-610, a high-speed CNC machining center for 6-sided processing of workpieces. It features innovative clamping with two pairs of collets that pass each other, allowing parallel workpiece
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SCM at Xylexpo 2026: Technology, software and digital services shaping the future of manufacturing
At Xylexpo 2026, SCM showcased its vision for the factory of the future, emphasizing flexible automation, digital transformation, and comprehensive service solutions. The company reported 2025 revenues close to €900 mill
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Superpush 250 XL from Salvador debuts at Xylexpo 2026 with integrated cutting and drilling
Salvador launched the Superpush 250 XL automatic pusher-type optimiser with chain loading at Xylexpo 2026. The machine combines straight cutting and drilling in a single process, handling sections up to 420 mm deep and 2
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Saudi Wood Expo 2026 expands with Big 5 Construct Saudi
The third edition of Saudi Wood Expo, co-located with Big 5 Construct Saudi, will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Organized by dmg events, the combined e
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Pillar and Larick to debut three new machines at IWF
Pillar Machine and Larick Machinery will debut three new machines at the 2026 International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta: the MG2 miter gluing machine, OTF Confirmat screw drilling and doweling machine, and CMJ-HSK
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