FDMC December 2023
In This Issue
Lies, damned lies, and statistics
Sifting through a torrent of words and numbers to get at useful data.
Snapshot of the U.S. woodworking industry: Infographic
What are the top U.S. states for the various woodworking industries and how much can you earn? View the infographic.
Snapshot of Canada's woodworking industry: Infographic
What are the top Canadian provinces for wood products industries and how much can you earn? View the infographic.
Snapshot of Mexico's woodworking industry: Infographic
What are the top Mexican states for woodworking and how much can you earn? View the infographic.
Cabinets & countertops market data: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the cabinet and countertop industries. The category includes kitchen cabinetry, bath cabinetry/vanities, countertops and islands.
Contract furniture market data: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the contract furniture industry. Contract furniture includes: business/office furniture, government furniture, home office, school/education furniture, healthcare furnishings, institutional furniture, and hospitality furniture.
Residential furniture market snapshot: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the residential furniture industry. The category includes wood & upholstered furniture, casegoods, RTA, bedroom & youth furniture, and entertainment units.
Retail fixtures market snapshot: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the retail fixtures industry. Category includes: display cabinets & cashwraps, POP & full store interiors, kiosks, endcaps, slatwall & systems.
Architectural & custom woodwork market data: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the architectural woodwork/millwork and related custom woodworking industries.
Closets & home storage market snapshot: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the closets and home organization industry. The category includes: walk-in and reach-in closets, garages, mudrooms, pantries, laundry rooms, home offices and related products.
Windows & doors market data: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the window and door industry. The category includes wood/metal/vinyl clad windows, architectural, interior and exterior doors, and related components.
Wood & laminate flooring market data: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the wood and laminate flooring industries. The category includes hardwood flooring, laminate/engineered flooring, plank, and parquet.
Wood components & industrial products market snapshot: Infographic
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the wood components and industrial products industries. Wood components include: cabinet doors & drawers, furniture parts, mouldings & trim, turnings, dimension stock, stair parts & specialty items. Industrial products include: pallets, reels, household utensils, crates, plus crossties and pellets.
Industry crystal ball for 2024
Progress in automation, sustainability fuel industry, but nagging workforce and economic concerns temper optimism.
Editor’s Choice: Top products of 2023
From gluing to lighting, sanding to CNC, 2023 is a year of product innovation.
NEWS OF THE YEAR - A LOOK BACK: Top stories of 2023
A retrospective on the past year.
Lean is not just for the big guys
Small can be big — and profitable — with the right lean attitude.
Legendary furniture craftsman Jere Osgood dies
Known for bent laminations and Scandinavian-inspired designs, Osgood was revered by generations of furniture makers.
Portable drying rack system is versatile
PaintLine’s PSDR system takes pro finishing rack features to any place you need them.
Santos mahogany: Strong, hard, resinous wood from South America
Although this wood is not related to Honduran (or true) mahogany or to African mahogany, it is a rich, dark mahogany colored wood and is actually a bit harder than Honduran mahogany.
What's the best winter humidity for a wood plant? Plus more FAQs
The Wood Doctor also answers questions about black locust. estimating lumber weight, and achieving white wood in drying.