Woodworking Network

Congratulations to KCMA member companies with employees who were honored in the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2026! This annual award from Woodworking Network recognizes North American woodworking professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant achievements in industry productivity, profitability, social good, ingenuity, innovation, peer inspiration, product development or organizational leadership. This year's honorees who work at KCMA member companies are: 🏆 Andrew Dement, MBA, president and CEO of Witmer Wood Products 🏆 Emily Dorsey Ramey, marketing specialist at Osborne Wood Products, Inc. 🏆 Brandon M., senior distribution warehouse manager at Gemini Industries, Inc. 🏆 Simon Hansen, general manager at Hansen & Company Woodworks 🏆 Rina Harianto, product manager at Genesis Products Young leaders like these are working hard to ensure a bright future for everyone in wood-related industries. Thanks for your commitment to excellence! See the full list of honorees: https://ow.ly/vsmi50Zm31R

A report from Würth Baer Machinery shows a clear split in how shops invest in the future. Growing businesses are more likely to increase capital spending, while shops losing sales are more likely to hold back. Over time, that gap can become a gap in capability. See more about the insights included in the report here: https://lnkd.in/e96RdqUm #woodworking #manufacturing

Closet Conference & Expo 2026 / West Palm Beach Thank you to everyone who attended our keynote on the opening day of the Closet Conference & Expo in West Palm Beach. It was truly wonderful to reconnect with all my Closet Family. Together, we share knowledge, support each other's growth, and look forward to continuing this journey every year. Special thanks to the @closetandstorage.professionals for their unwavering dedication to the storage industry. Our board members are exceptional. I am proud to serve as Vice President and am committed to continuing to contribute at the highest level for this industry. Thank you to the @woodworkingnetwork 🤎 David @southfloridadoorsclosets & Brian VP @closetmaid

I'm incredibly humbled and honored to be recognized as part of the 2026 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 class. This is not something I ever set out to achieve, which makes it even more meaningful. I'm especially grateful to John VanErem for nominating me. Over the past nine years at Adams Group, I've been fortunate to grow from a drafter to Plant Manager. That journey has been possible because of a company that truly invests in its people, fosters leadership, and encourages a growth mindset. I'm thankful for the opportunities, trust, and incredible teammates and mentors who have helped shape my career. https://lnkd.in/eHRFH3Re

Thank you, Dakota Smith and Woodworking Network, for sharing our company’s story. We truly appreciate the opportunity to introduce our work and connect with the woodworking community. https://lnkd.in/edg_kxSG

What a week! Wood Pro Expo gave us the chance to connect with the people shaping the future of cabinet manufacturing. Over the past three days, Booth 205 became a place for new ideas, honest conversations, and a first look at what's next for Mozaik. The biggest takeaway? Manufacturers are embracing what's next with curiosity, confidence, and a drive to keep improving. Lots of hunger to learn how improve and do more. To everyone who stopped by to explore the latest innovations, share your perspective, and challenge us with great questions—thank you. Your feedback fuels what we build next. Wood Pro Expo may be over, but this is only the beginning for Mozaik Version 15. Until next time!

Meet the 2026 Wood Industry 40 Under 40. 40 emerging leaders making a difference across the industry with innovation, skill, and leadership. Congratulations to this exceptional Class of 2026! Read more about them at https://ow.ly/45o950ZkItv #woodworking #closets #leadership

Day 1 at ClosetsCon is underway! We're excited to connect with industry professionals and showcase TOGGLER's Made in USA high-performance anchoring solutions. If you're attending the show, visit us at Booth #510 to meet the team and see what sets TOGGLER apart. We look forward to seeing you! #ClosetsCon #TOGGLER #MadeInUSA #HighPerformanceAnchors