News & Updates

March 2024

Wooden Globe Award Nomination Deadline Extended

To ensure that ALL of our membership has the opportunity to make their nominations for the Wooden Globe Awards, the deadline for nomination submissions has been extended through April 30, 2024.

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Call for Machinery Images

The ASC O1 is currently working on a revision of the ANSI O1.1 - Woodworking Machinery Safety Requirements (2013)(R2023) and seeking images of woodworking machinery to be used in the draft standard. Images will be converted to line drawings to remove any identifying information.

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Membership Dues Renewal Season is Here!

If you haven't received your invoice yet, don't worry. Simply reach out to us today, and we'll make sure you're all set to continue enjoying the benefits of membership. As a reminder, dues need to be paid by April 15, 2024 in order to maintain your 20% IWF Exhibitor discount.

WIA Export Trade Certificate: An Opportunity to Join

Since February 1989, the US Department of Commerce has granted limited antitrust protection for certain export-related activities of members of the WMMA that elected to be covered under the WMMA® Export Trade Certificate (ETC). As a result of the merger of WMMA into WMIA, the WMMA ETC is no longer valid, and WIA is in the process of applying for a new ETC.

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WIA Policies

The Wood Industry has developed a new Antitrust Compliance Policy and Whistleblower Policy, approved by the Board of Directors on February 7. Both documents can be found on the website under the About tab.

Antitrust Compliance

Whistleblower Policy

Upcoming Events

Huddle up! Time to make your WIC Game Plan for Success!

There’s a lot of great stuff being planned for WIC 2024 – the inaugural WIC for the newly formed Wood Industry Association. In honor of our keynote speaker, Joe Theismann, here are 7 things you need for your WIC Game Plan for Succes s!

Don’t be a Monday Morning Quarterback – get registered today!

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Stay Ahead of Critical IWF Exhibitor Deadlines

The International Woodworking Fair® is North America’s largest woodworking technology and design trade show and is where the woodworking business does business. The Wood Industry Association is pleased to have so many members exhibiting at IWF in 2024. So that you never miss an exhibitor deadline, we’ve compiled the list of important dates.

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Member News

Please help us welcome our newest WIA members!

Members in the news:

InCompass™ Expands Woodworking Machinery Portfolio with Acquisition of Newman Machine Company -- InCompass™, a platform company of TJM Capital Partners, is excited to announce its latest strategic acquisition of Newman Machine Company, a distinguished leader in the woodworking machinery sector. Learn more >>

NWH Completes Milestone in Environmental Stewardship with the Alder Seedling Program -- NWH, the premier hardwoods supplier to North America, Europe and Asia, proudly announces the successful allocation of 35,000 alder seedlings in its first year of its Alder Seedling Program. The initiative is part of NWH’s enduring commitment to ecological balance and forest diversity in the Pacific Northwest.

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Regan Murray Appointed President of Sames Americas by Sames North America -- In this expanded role, Regan will maintain oversight of our North American operations, spanning the USA, Canada, and Mexico, while also spearheading the management of our teams in Brazil and Argentina, extending our reach across North, Central, and South America. Learn more >>

Industry News

Housing data, year-over-year, were mostly positive. Total and single-starts, total and single-family housing under construction, and existing house sales declined month-over-month. Year-over-year, multi-family starts and permits, total and single-family housing under construction, and existing

house sales decreased. Continue reading>>

U.S. Job Market Expands with 275,000 New Positions in February, Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9%: Headline growth was strong, but payroll gains in previous months were revised downward by 167,000, resulting in a more moderate net increase of 108,000 jobs. Continue reading>>