Industry Interviews
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Lake Erie Toolworks: Better Clamping Products
Son and father team create traditional maple workbench vises and clamping products.
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College Reopens Mehler Woodworking School
Former Kelly Mehler School of Woodworking reopens as The Woodworking School at Pine Croft, thanks to Berea College.
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Next Wave Hires New President
Simondi joins Ohio-based CNC machine manufacturer as new company president.
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New Ft. Worth Craftsman® Plant
Stanley Black & Decker to break ground this summer on a new 425,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing plant for Craftsman mechanics tools.
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Metabo HPT Joins Gen T
Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Tools) has joined forces with Lowe’s and its co-sponsors in Generation T to help drive enrollment in skilled trades training.
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Changes Underway for Bridge City
Mark Strahler, president of Bridge City Tool Works, updates the Weekly about progress since the company’s acquisition by Harvey Industries last year.
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Rockler Names Microjig Safest
With a wide array of safety products and aiming to eliminate table saw injuries by 2020, Micro Jig distinguishes itself as Rockler’s top safety brand.
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Axiom Opens New Headquarters
Ohio-based Axiom Tool Group relocates to new Westerville headquarters. Facility will better support sales, marketing, training and order fulfullment.
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Aqua Coat: Eco-friendlier Finishing
Providing professional-quality waterborne grain fillers, stains, sealers and topcoats that are safer for the environment and easy for hobbyists to use.
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Zack Rabbit™: Faster Screw Driving
Three countersink sizes snap onto impact-rated driver bits and store in a holster that enables hands-free interchangeability.