News & Updates

September 2026

IWF 2026 Highlights

The 2026 International Woodworking Fair wrapped up in Atlanta last month, bringing together woodworking professionals from across the industry for four days of innovation, education, technology and networking. View the Highlights

Celebrating WIA Members at the Challengers Awards

Innovation was on full display at the IWF, where six of the seven Challengers Distinguished Achievement Awards presented at IWF were WIA members, highlighting the continued innovation and leadership of WIA companies. View the Winners

AI in Action: Real Applications from the Wood Industry

Join the WIA Technology Committee at 12:00 PM Eastern on Wednesday, October 7 for a practical conversation about how AI is being used in the wood machinery industry today. Register Today

WIA Partners with National Woods Board to Expand Workforce Training

Major financial backing from WIA will help high school and college technical programs deliver a new generation of credentialed, job-ready talent to the woodworking industry. Read More

Recognizing Commitment to Excellence at IWF

At IWF 2026, WIA presented Kimball International with its Commitment to Excellence Through Technology award, which recognizes companies that consistently invest in the latest woodworking machinery technology.
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Woodworking Manufacturing Month – October 2026

Woodworking Manufacturing Month (WWMM) this October 2026 offers woodworking companies a ready-made opportunity to put their brands, products and services in front of a global industry audience during a key sales period. Register to Participate

Looking Ahead: IWF West 2027

The momentum continues next year with the debut of IWF West, an all-new woodworking trade show and conference coming to San Antonio, Texas, August 25–27, 2027. IWF West will extend the IWF Atlanta experience with a three-day show designed to serve the growing Southwestern U.S. marketplace while providing opportunities for attendees and exhibitors from across North America to connect.

Sponsored by WIA, IWF West will feature a curated mix of manufacturers from IWF Atlanta along with new exhibitors making their IWF debut.

Mark your calendar for August 25–27, 2027, and watch for more information about IWF West in the months ahead. We look forward to seeing WIA members in San Antonio!

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Member News

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Members in the News:

Great solutions for large-format constructions: SCM at Mass Timber+ SCM will present advanced technologies and integrated solutions for a wide range of timber construction applications, from timber frame to mass timber manufacturing at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Convention Center October 6-8, 2026 – Booth 310. Continue Reading

SurfPrep Announces the Promotion of Matthew Myers to Chief Operating Officer promotion recognizes Myers’ leadership, operational excellence, and lasting impact across the SurfPrep organization. Continue Reading

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Industry News

September 21 - Federal Reserve Pivots as Inflation Proves Stubborn

The Federal Reserve hiked rates for the first time in three years: As anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee raised its interest rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% at its September meeting, the first hike since July 2023. The interest rate decision was unanimous. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh reaffirmed that he would be hard-pressed to describe broad financial conditions as restrictive and that this view was shared broadly by the committee. Furthermore, the FOMC noted that the action would support a timelier return to the committee’s 2% goal. Continue Reading