WMIA opens nominations for innovator, educator & exporter awards.Since 1988, the Woodworking Machinery Importers Association has sought to recognize U.S. wood products companies, institutions and individuals who are leaders in the areas of manufacturing and education through its Innovator and Educator of the Year Award programs. Now entering its eighth year, the WMIA WMIA Woodworking Machinery Industry Association is to seeking nominations for the 1994 awards program. In addition, the WMIA is also opening up nominations for U.S. woodworking companies that have established successful export programs, to be recognized in the association's second annual Exporter of the Year Award. Innovator of the Year Award The Woodworking Machinery Importers Association is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. industry innovators -- those woodworking firms that are taking today's high-tech machinery and using it to create new products, expand markets, streamline and reinvent production lines, and in so doing, increase their competitive edge. "For more than six years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time WMIA has recognized woodworking companies, large and small, that have demonstrated leadership in their fields," says John Derda. WMIA president. "They have invested in the latest technologies available and then applied it in innovative ways to increase productivity, profitability and product quality." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Derda, a common thread linking the award-winning companies is the partnerships they formed with their WMIA-member equipment and machinery suppliers. The collaboration between supplier and manufacturer has often led to the award-winning innovations recognized in the WMIA Innovator of the Year program. Previous winners of the award demonstrate the diversity of the American woodworking industry. They run the gamut from small custom shops such as the 1991 winner, Buchner Design Studio Inc. of San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , to large, highly automated companies such as last year's winner Omega Cabinets Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo is the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,747. It belongs to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the larger of the two cities, by population. . WMIA Innovators of the Year represent every segment of the woodworking market including cabinetry, architectural woodworking, doors, case goods case goods pl.n. 1. a. Pieces of furniture, such as bookcases or chests of drawers, that provide interior storage space. b. Pieces of dining or bedroom furniture sold as sets. 2. , paneling and furniture. "The fact that our WMIA Innovators represent such a broad spectrum of the industry shows that investment in leading technology can pay off regardless of company size or the type of product produced," Derda says. "The WMIA membership is committed to working with their customers to help them gain the competitive edge both in the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market and around the world." The WMIA will accept nominations through Aug. 31, 1994. Any company involved in manufacturing wood products is eligible, including firms which have previously been nominated. Educator of the Year Award Nominations for the 1994 WMIA Educator of the Year Award are open to any woodworking company or educational institution which has a formal, structured woodworking education or retraining re·train tr. & intr.v. re·trained, re·train·ing, re·trains To train or undergo training again. re·train program. According to Jeff Davidson Jeff Davidson (born October 3, 1967 in Akron, Ohio) is the offensive coordinator for the NFL's Carolina Panthers, signing a contract on January 23, 2007 to replace the Panthers' fired coordinator, Dan Henning. , chairman of the WMIA Education Committee, "In recognition that woodworker education covers a broad range of needed skills, we decided to limit nominations to a specific category of institution or business this year. The industry needs managers who understand high technology manufacturing processes as much as it needs skilled workers to operate the machinery and equipment." Organizations that have been previously nominated but have not won, as well as those who have not participated in past Educator of the Year Award judgings, are eligible to be nominated. Exporter of the Year Newly instituted in 1993, the WMIA Exporter of the Year Award is given to any U.S. woodworking company which has had outstanding success in exporting American-made wood products. "The Exporter of the Year Award joins the WMIA Innovator and Educator of the Year Awards as a part of the association's efforts to bring industry-wide recognition to individuals, institutions and companies which demonstrate leadership in the woodworking field," said Derda." "We believe it is extremely important to call attention to woodworking firms who are taking the risks inherent with entering global markets and in so doing are able to expand production and create and retain jobs for American woodworkers," Derda adds. In addition to the Exporter of the Year Award, Derda says the WMIA has increased its commitment to helping the American woodworking industry become more globally competitive by creating an Export Committee within the association. The committee is working on a program to assist companies in making overseas' connections needed to research European, Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. and Far Eastern markets. "Connections and partnerships have always been an important part of the process of expanding markets," Derda says. "Our members have been a part of the importing and exporting process for years. We understand many of the nuances and pitfalls of global marketing and can be of great assistance to our U.S. customers." To be eligible for the Exporter of the Year Award, companies must have been exporting American-made wood products for at least three years and must demonstrate a sustained commitment to export marketing. The firms should use WMIA-member equipment and be able to show that opening export markets for their products has helped their company retain and/or expand its workforce. WMIA Forms Export Committee In keeping with its commitment to help the American woodworking industry expand its markets, the WMIA Export Committee is designed to help firms get the answers and make the connections they need to plan and implement of expand exporting efforts. The committee, chaired by Hans Meier, will be comprised of WMIA members, Exporter Award winners and experts in such fields critical to exporting such as freight forwarding, marketing and finance. "Our members and their suppliers have a wealth of knowledge about importing and exporting," states Meier. "It is the intention of the WMIA Export Committee to put these connections and our collective knowledge to work for the American woodworking industry. The Committee has created an Export FAX Line within the WMIA. Companies with questions about exporting should FAX them to WMIA EXPORT at (410) 931-8111, or write to WMIA EXPORT at 5024-R, Baltimore, MD 21236. Additionally, the Committee is planning a series of white papers which will address such exporting concerns as marketing, lines of credit, market research, financing and making in-market connections. The committee is also exploring seminars, videotapes and a booklet series as part of its long range plans. "We invite woodworking companies to get in touch with us," comments Meier. "Their questions will help us decide the best course of action and help us set our priorities for future programs." WMIA Awards Through the Years See also Through The Years (Gary Glitter song) or Through The Years (Tim Finn song). For the Jethro Tull album, see Through the Years (Jethro Tull). For the Artillery box set, see Through the Years (Artillery album). The Wood Machinery Importers Association launched its awards program in 1988 to recognize industrial and educational achievements. In 1993, it added a third category, Exporter of the Year, to honor American companies that are competing successfully in foreign markets. Following is a recap of the award-winning companies. 1993 Innovator of the Year Omega Cabinets Inc.; Waterloo, Iowa Bob Bertch, President Educator of the Year Catawba Valley Community College/ Funiture Division; Hickory Hickory, city, United States Hickory, city (1990 pop. 28,301), Burke and Catawba counties, W N.C., at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mts.; inc. 1870. It is a processing and trade center for an abundant agricultural region (grain, soybeans, poultry, hogs, , N.C. Kenneth Edward, Chairman Exporter of the Year Rodgers-Wade Mfg.; Paris, Texas This article is about the city in Northeast Texas. For other uses, see Paris, Texas (disambiguation). Paris is a city located 98 miles (158 km) northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Lamar County, Texas, in the United States. Don Wilson, President 1992 Innovator of the Year VT Industries; Holstein, Iowa Holstein is a city in Ida County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2000 census. History Holstein was founded in 1882. The city celebrated its Quasquicentennial in June, 2007 with a week-long series of events. Roger Clausen, President Educator of the Year Performance Learning Cooperative; Sparta, Tenn. John Keisling; President, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. 1991 Innovator of the Year Buchner Design Studio, Inc.; San Francisco, Calif. Lewis Buchner, President Educator of the Year Michael Weining Inc.; Statesville, N.C. Jeffrey H. Davidson, President 1990 Innovator of the Year Ashley Furniture Industries Inc.; Arcadia, Wis. Ron Wanek, President Educator of the Year Purdue University Purdue University (pərdy  `, -d`), main campus at West Lafayette, Ind. , Department of Forestry and Natural Resources; West
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Born in Kent County, Delaware, eight miles northeast of Greensboro, Maryland, Cubreth attended the public schools and studied under private tutors. 1988 Innovator of the Year Wisconsin Furniture Industries Inc.; Ixonia, Wis. Michael Shutte, President Educator of the Year Pittsburg State University; Pittsburg, Kan. Professor Duane Griffiths |
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