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 June 12, 2026.
Stirling Machinery to showcase advanced wood processing solutions at WoodTECH 2026 in Rotorua and Brisbane
Stirling Machinery will exhibit at WoodTECH 2026 in Rotorua (18-19 June) and Brisbane (23-24 June), with Managing Director Craig Honeyman presenting on workforce innovation and technology integration to address skills sh
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Superpush 250 XL from Salvador debuts at Xylexpo 2026 with integrated cutting and drilling
Salvador launched the Superpush 250 XL automatic pusher-type optimiser with chain loading at Xylexpo 2026. The machine combines straight cutting and drilling in a single process, handling sections up to 420 mm deep and 2
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CMA will host shop tour and BBQ
The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is hosting a pre-IWF event on August 24, featuring a behind-the-scenes tour of Atlanta Cabinet Shop led by Gary Balcom, followed by a BBQ social gathering at Dark Horse Woodworks. Par
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Woodworkers ‘power up’ at IWF
IWF 2026, North America's largest woodworking event, will be held Aug. 25-28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The theme is 'Power Up Your Business,' featuring new technology, machinery, materials, and sup
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New full-size CNC machines
Woodworking Network reports on new full-size CNC machines introduced to the market. The article details specifications and capabilities of these machines, including their size, spindle options, and control systems, aimed
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SCM showcases data-driven manufacturing solutions at Xylexpo 2026 as advanced woodworking technologies take centre stage
SCM is showcasing data-driven manufacturing solutions at Xylexpo 2026 in Milan, including the new accord 500 edge CNC machining centre with an exclusive edgebanding system, WinMES MES/MOM platform, and IoT digital servic
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Heinz Dürr Awards 2026 recognise breakthrough innovations in sustainable manufacturing, automation and customer experience
The Dürr Group presented Heinz Dürr Awards 2026 to five teams for innovations in sustainable manufacturing, automation, and customer experience. Winners included projects: Paint Shop of the Future, battery cell filling s
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Saudi Wood Expo 2026 expands with Big 5 Construct Saudi
The third edition of Saudi Wood Expo, co-located with Big 5 Construct Saudi, will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Organized by dmg events, the combined e
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Where mass timber and woodworking intersect
IWF Atlanta introduces a new Mass Timber and Prefabricated Construction Products collection, showcasing cross-laminated and glue-laminated products and technologies for the first time at a North American woodworking show
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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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Central Vietnam province okays Hong Kong-invested $12 mln wood processing project - Theinvestor
Lehome International Co., Ltd. from Hong Kong received an investment registration certificate for a $12 million wood manufacturing plant in Gia Lai province, Vietnam. The Gainshine Vietnam Interior and Exterior Wood Fact
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Ready for the showstopper? SCM brings innovation and performance to Xylexpo Milan
SCM will showcase the new accord 500 edge CNC machining centre, smart factory solutions, and digital services at Xylexpo 2026 in Milan from June 9 to 12. The accord 500 edge integrates edge banding technology and is desi
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