Industry Updates
Curated trade, equipment, and market updates for frame-shop owners — each article includes an XKY take on what it means for your line.
For frame shops
What is changing in framing — and why it matters
We add a handful of curated updates each week with an XKY perspective on equipment, trade, and market shifts. Latest added July 3, 2026.
Northtech Machine Named Finalist for IWF 2026 Challengers Award
Northtech Machine's iGlueSRCD, an automatic glue applicator for stile and rail cabinet door construction, is a finalist for the IWF 2026 Challengers Award. The machine automates glue application: operator places a part,
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Dubai WoodShow 2026 opens at Dubai World Trade Centre as global woodworking machinery and timber Industry accelerates innovation, sustainability and construction demand
Dubai WoodShow 2026 opened at Dubai World Trade Centre from June 22–24, 2026, showcasing advanced woodworking machinery, engineered timber, furniture production systems, and automated manufacturing. The event includes th
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WoodTech 2026 set to showcase advanced manufacturing technologies for the furniture and woodworking industry
WoodTech 2026, the 39th edition of the woodworking technology exhibition, will be held at the Istanbul Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre from 22 to 25 October 2026. Organized by RX Tüyap in cooperation with the Woodworking
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MATEC 2026 closes first edition in Milan as Plast, Xylexpo and Composites Future unite to redefine woodworking, plastics and composite materials industry in Italy
MATEC 2026, the first edition of a new integrated trade fair in Milan, closed successfully. It combined Plast (plastics and rubber machinery), Xylexpo (woodworking and furniture technology), and Composites Future (compos
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31 Nations sign Stockholm Declaration as Europe strengthens commitment to sustainable forest management
31 European nations signed the Stockholm Declaration at Forest Europe's tenth Ministerial Conference, reaffirming commitment to sustainable forest management, cross-border cooperation on climate change, biodiversity, wil
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Axalta launches Zencore cabinet coating system
Axalta Coating Systems has launched Zencore, a cabinet coating system for high-volume manufacturers in North America. Based on Zenamel chemistry, it reduces coating steps from three to two by combining primer and enamel
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Manufacturing PMI at 52.7%, wood industry dips while furniture gains traction - Woodworking Network
The ISM Manufacturing PMI for April remained at 52.7%, indicating expansion for the fourth consecutive month. The New Orders Index rose to 54.1%, while the Production Index fell to 53.4%. Prices surged to 84.6%, the high
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Positive outlook for wood product exports after roaring success in 2024 - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Vietnam's wood product exports reached a record $16.3 billion in 2024, up 20.3% from 2023. The industry aims for $18 billion in 2025. Associations and government officials emphasize market diversification, technology ado
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Veneer market to reach $39.9M by 2035, driven by furniture manufacturing - Woodworking Network
The veneer market is projected to reach $39.9 million by 2035, with growth driven by furniture manufacturing, according to a report cited by Woodworking Network. - Veneer market projected value: $39.9M by 2035 - Primary
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