How to attract talent to the wood manufacturing industries, and keep new-hires satisfied, is an issue being confronted by next generation managers.

Autodesk Fusion 360 product manager Mike Prom describes how the design of Apple's MacBooks and iPads evoked emotions that led to sales. Prom, an avid wood smith who applies high-tech to design and craft, won the 2017 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Award. 

As a 27-year-old surfer, Bryan Koelling wanted to insert and remove his surfboard fin without glue or hardware. So he invented the Lockdowel fastener.

Kebony USA has appointed Taylor Young as western regional sales manager.

Winners of the 2017 Wood industry 40 Under 40 Award were announced by Woodworking Net work in the second annual listing of rising talent in the wood manufacturing industries.

Find high-end networking opportunities at Woodworking Network Leadership Reception, July 18, 5:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N109.

A panel of the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 honorees told attendees at the Wood Industry Conference 2017 how they manage their businesses, and how they deal with suppliers.

Jon Wenger is a hands-on CEO as wood laminate manufacturing juggernaut Genesis Products rides the crest of booming RV production, and a growing wood component business.