Events

The Manufacturing Solutions Seminar is happening in just a few weeks, on June 14 and 15 in High Point, North Carolina. The semi-annual event will showcase some of the latest trends and modern technologies in woodworking manufacturing, presenting live and in-person solutions to take your business to the next level. Attendees of the Manufacturing Solutions…

Stiles Machinery was in attendance of the 7th annual International Mass Timber Conference in Portland, Oregon in March of 2023. Along with three of our supplier experts—Kallesoe Machinery, System TM, and MiCROTEC—all in one booth, event attendees were able to learn about the whole-factory solutions from advanced machinery to after-sale support. “Anytime someone came by…

Stiles Machinery will be participating at LIGNA 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking industry, which will take place from May 15th to 19th this year. Every two years, more than 90,000 professionals from the woodworking and wood processing sectors attend LIGNA in Hannover, Germany. As a proud member of the HOMAG Group,…

Stiles Machinery, Kallesoe Machinery, System TM, and MiCROTEC announce a joint booth at the 7th annual International Mass Timber Conference. The world’s largest event for mass timber experts–which focuses on the entire supply chain–will take place in Portland, Oregon from March 27th to March 29th, 2023. “It is the first time that there are four…

Over 200 participants from across North America took part in three days of educational sessions, technology demonstrations, and networking opportunities.  Stiles hosted the second Manufacturing Solutions Seminar of 2019 on November 5, 6, and 7 in their High Point, North Carolina showroom. The event was packed with attendees, industry experts, and solutions, as over 200…

On Friday, October 4th, Stiles Machinery welcomed students from three local high schools, offering a behind the scenes look at modern manufacturing in honor of National Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing Day is a nationwide event designed to showcase careers in manufacturing while also helping to shift the perception of the industry for future generations. This year,…

This year’s AWFS Fair in Las Vegas was a blend of tools, trends and technology designed to increase the success of modern woodworkers throughout North America.  Solutions Suited for North American Manufacturers As North America’s largest woodworking trade show in 2019, attendees had hundreds of vendors to choose from. However, with 15,000 square feeto f…

As North America’s largest woodworking trade show in 2019, the AWFS Fair brings together woodworking tools, technology, and professionals from across the world for four days of discovery, networking, and strategic business planning. Stiles Machinery, the leader in advanced technology and support services for the woodworking industry in North America, is looking forward to bringing…

HOMAG will once again fill the entirety of Hall 14 with machines, software, and technical innovations for wood processing at LIGNA 2019. Small trade businesses and large industrial companies alike will feel right at home in more than 5000 m² of exhibition space. Discover YOUR SOLUTION through HOMAG’s holistic approach to modern market requirement and future…

Stiles Machinery looks forward to hosting their popular Manufacturing Solutions Seminar attended by manufacturers and shop owners from around the country who are looking to take their businesses to the next level. The three-day event, set for May 7-9, 2019, will take place at Stiles’ world-class technology showroom and finishing lab in High Point, North…

During Stiles annual European Benchmarking Technology Tour, manufacturing professionals and leaders from across North America had the unique opportunity to experience behind-the-scenes tours of some of the most innovative, efficient, and productive manufacturing facilities in the world. The event, which took place September 22-29, 2018, gave participants the opportunity to benchmark their own operations against…

The International Woodworking Fair is the largest trade show in the woodworking industry, showcasing a wide variety of solutions to help manufacturers explore new territories and efficiencies for their business. The International Woodworking Fair is the largest trade show in the woodworking industry, showcasing a wide variety of solutions to help manufacturers explore new territories…

Stiles Machinery will demonstrate highly-efficient networked production and software integration techniques at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, Georgia, August 22-25, 2018. The presentation, delivered by Scott Cruickshank, Director of Software Solutions at Stiles, will explore how Industry 4.0, IoT, and innovative software solutions can help manufacturers of all sizes to maximize yield while…

Stiles Machinery will offer a look at some of their world-class panel dividing solutions for manufacturers of all sizes at this year’s International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, Georgia, August 22-25, 2018. Featured in Stiles’ booth will be brand new modern machine designs and digital solutions from HOMAG. This will be the first time HOMAG’s…

Stiles Machinery will offer a look at some of their world-class CNC solutions for manufacturers of all sizes at this year’s International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, Georgia, August 22-25, 2018. Featured in Stiles’ booth will be brand new modern machine designs and digital solutions from HOMAG. This will be the first time HOMAG’s newly…

Stiles’ wide-range of advanced surface technologies that will be on display at IWF feature industry-leading names including Heesemann, Makor, Venjakob, Ironwood and HOMAG, the global leader in integrated production solutions for the woodworking industry. Stiles looks forward to revealing the next generation of machine design and digital innovation from HOMAG at this year’s show, including…

On Thursday, May 10th, Stiles Machinery hosted a retirement celebration in honor of two of their recent retirees, Jeanie Grant and Dave Walsweer, and their 36 years of combined industry service. As a thank you to these individuals, who’ve each played a significant role in the success of the company, Stiles was pleased to contribute…

Stiles Machinery recently hosted their Manufacturing Solutions Seminar, a unique event designed to provide manufacturers of all sizes with innovative solutions for current challenges and opportunities facing the manufacturing industry. The event, which was attended by nearly 200 manufacturing professionals from across the country, took place May 1-3, 2018, at Stiles’ world-class technology showroom and…

Stiles Machinery is looking forward to revealing the secret to their customers’ many successes at this year’s International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, Georgia, August 22-25, 2018. Stiles is known for their world-class technology and support services, but what sets them apart from other machinery providers is their ability to provide personalized solutions for their…

Stiles Machinery invites you to join them as they explore new ways to approach current challenges and opportunities facing the manufacturing industry, during their upcoming Manufacturing Solutions Seminar on May 1-3, 2018, at their world-class technology showroom and finishing lab in High Point, North Carolina. This event is designed to help manufacturers throughout North America…

Over 40 manufacturing professionals from across North America had the unique opportunity to experience behind-the-scenes tours of some of the most innovative, efficient, and productive manufacturing facilities in the world during this year’s European Benchmarking Technology Tour, hosted by Stiles Machinery on October 7-14, 2017. The forward-thinking solutions experienced throughout the weeklong event allowed participants…

Over three dozen individuals from industry and education gathered to attend a recent lunch and learn sponsored by Stiles Machinery and 3M and held at Madison College. Participants learned about how to select proper abrasive types, as well as new technology in wide belt and portable power sanding. Seminar sessions included classroom presentations and machine…

When Stiles learned about Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, it was an obvious partnership from the beginning. Stiles Machinery Inc. is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals thrive through forward-thinking solutions that help foster growth. That’s why when Stiles learned about Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, it was an obvious partnership from the beginning. While the nature…

Registration is now open for the popular Manufacturing Solutions Seminar, hosted by Stiles Machinery Inc. at their state-of-the-art machinery and technology showroom and finishing lab in High Point, North Carolina. The event, which will take place on November 8 and 9, 2017, is an industry favorite for its focus on best production practices and solutions…

Follow along throughout the week of October 7-14 as we provide updates from the 2017 Stiles European Benchmarking Technology Tour.  As the woodworking manufacturing epicenter of the world, European operations continue to set the bar in innovative production solutions. This annual tour is designed to provide you with an opportunity to see some of the…

On Thursday, October 5th, 2017, Stiles Machinery Inc. opened its doors to local students in celebration of Manufacturing Day, a nationwide event that takes place each year to inspire the next generation and offer them insights into what manufacturing looks like today and how it is impacting the future. The event at Stiles was a…

Stiles Machinery Inc. is excited to open its doors to local students on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 for a Manufacturing Day event where attendees will receive guided tours of Stiles’ facilities and a hands-on experience in modern-day manufacturing. Manufacturing Day is a nationwide movement designed to inspire the next generation by giving them insights into…

Manufacterers from across the Great Lakes area traveled to Grand Rapids, MI to take part in our Great Lakes Tech Tour 2017.  Thanks to all of the attendees who joined us for the Great Lakes Tech Tour 2017. Attendees received a behind the scenes tour through some of the most innovative manufacturers in the West…

This week, we hosted our new team from Stiles Machinery México for a series of training sessions at our Grand Rapids location. We’re excited to see our expansion continue to grow as we provide the trusted machinery, service and support of Stiles Machinery in Mexico. The Stiles Machinery México team. Doug Maat introduces the México…

Thanks to the members of the Wood Component Manufacturers Association for including us in their 2017 WCMA Fall Conference & Plant Tours on Wednesday, August 23. Attendees get an overview of the offerings provided by Stiles University and learn about new methods for growing and motivating their workforce from Thomas Allott, manager of Stiles University.…

Stiles Machinery Inc. is gearing up for this year’s AWFS show in Las Vegas, and as the industry-leading provider of solid wood processing equipment, they will be featuring some of the latest advancements in solid wood technology. Whether you’re looking to rip, cut, plane, mold, sand, finish, or simply improve the overall process and efficiency…

Stiles Machinery Inc. recently wrapped up another successful Manufacturing Solutions Seminar hosted at their showroom and finishing lab in High Point, North Carolina. The two-day seminar is a long tradition of Stiles, designed to provide manufacturing professionals with the latest production solutions in the industry. Guests of the event received valuable insights from some of…

Stiles Machinery is proud to introduce new technologies and solutions to North America following LIGNA 2017. Manufacturers will benefit from a wide-variety of innovations and products demonstrated by some of the world’s leading manufacturers at LIGNA held in Hannover, Germany on May 22nd– 26th. Industry experts occupied 10 halls demonstrating innovations in wood processing equipment,…

This year, you can experience the HOMAG Group exhibits in a new hall. As the sole exhibitor in Hall 14, the global market leader is presenting 55 machines live in action. Every visitor will find his right woodworking solution in Hall 14 – for the small woodworking shop as well as for the large industrial enterprise.…

Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to announce the success of this year’s first in a series of Stiles Manufacturing Solutions Seminars.  The ever-popular event, which took place earlier this month in the Stiles Machinery showroom and finishing lab in High Point, North Carolina, attracted manufacturers of all sizes looking for solutions in technology and techniques…

Stiles is celebrating a successful series of educational events held by a variety of technical experts across the country aimed at educating woodworking manufacturers on techniques and principles for improving quality and efficiency in solid wood and furniture manufacturing. Dozens of manufacturers learned the keys to successful nested base manufacturing through a work cell workshop…

As we round the corner to 2017, a group of manufacturers on the Stiles European Benchmarking Tour are factoring in their experience abroad to shape their future strategies and growth plans. The annual technology tour through Austria, Switzerland and Germany in September immersed attendees in batch-size-one production, intelligent storage and retrieval systems, robotics, and materials…

Registration is now open for the final Manufacturing Solutions Seminar of 2016, hosted by Stiles Machinery at their High Point, NC technology showroom and finishing lab.    The event, which takes place Tuesday, November 15 and Wednesday, November 16, immerses manufacturers of all sizes in new technologies, new processes and best practices for improving quality,…

Stiles Machinery, Inc. continues their commitment to offer the best thinking and the best solutions for the industry with a number of educational opportunities to round out the year. Over the next three months, Stiles will be hosting a variety of free demonstrations and seminars across the country aimed at helping manufacturers stay competitive and…

This year’s HOMAG Group Treff—the 24th HOMAG & HOLZMA Treff—was the most successful yet. The sales team used the platform of this industry event held in the Black Forest to great effect, sealing deals with companies from numerous countries around the world. The result: record incoming orders, unique in the history of HOMAG Treffs. There…

More than 16,000 attendees had the opportunity to experience Stiles Machinery like never before at the industry’s largest tradeshow. Clearly exhibiting their position as the industry leader with the show’s largest display of manufacturing technology – nearly 26,000 sq.ft. of booth space – Stiles offered live demonstrations on more than 50 cutting-edge machinery lines, as…

Eliminate human handling and ensure consistent production rates through truly autonomous cutting with the all new HOLZMA HPS 320 flexTec. Stiles Machinery is excited to introduce a ground-breaking, fully-autonomous cutting cell to the US market at this year’s IWF.  This new, intelligent technology revolutionizes cutting batch size one or short-run custom cutting – it completely…

The industry leader has devoted over 6,000 sq.ft. of their nearly 26,000 sq.ft. booth to solid wood processing technologies. Stiles Machinery, Inc. is proud to feature the newest and most innovative solid wood technologies at the upcoming International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, GA, August 24-27, 2016.  The industry leader has devoted over 6,000-square-feet of their…

Stiles Machinery promises a new and improved experience for visitors at this month’s International Woodworking Fair. Stiles Machinery promises a new and improved experience for visitors at next month’s International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, GA. The industry leader will be offering live demonstrations on over 50 floor machines, spread across their nearly 26,000 square foot…

Experience the most advanced CNC technology for sizing and machining sheet goods available to the plastics industry. Stiles Machinery Inc., invites you to experience the most advanced CNC technology for sizing and machining sheet goods available to the plastics industry at this year’s IWF show in Atlanta, Georgia. With 26,000 square feet of booth space, Stiles…

Registration is open for Stiles’ 2016 European Benchmarking Tech Tour. The yearly event is coordinated and hosted by Stiles Machinery and provides guided tours through some of the most innovative manufacturing facilities in Europe. Stiles offers attendees a different experience and trip agenda each year – the 2016 trip  will begin September 17th in Vienna,…

Stiles Machinery Inc. recently celebrated yet another successful Manufacturing Solutions Seminar held at the Stiles showroom and finishing lab in High Point, North Carolina.  More than 100 woodworkers attended the two day seminar June 9-10, 2016 learning from experts about best practices and manufacturing trends and seeing demonstrations on the latest technologies in panel processing…

Stiles Machinery, Inc., a subsidiary of HOMAG Group is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the HOMAG Machinery North America manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids, Mich., January 25, 2016 – Stiles Machinery, Inc., a subsidiary of HOMAG Group is excited to celebrate the grand opening of the HOMAG Machinery North America manufacturing…

Stiles celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary with employees, families and close industry partners this past September along the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a way to thank their employees and partners for the continued dedication and commitment, the company hosted a memorable evening to honor those responsible for writing the “Stiles story”. Your…

“We met Titan at the LIGNA Fair!” What a great first day at LIGNA 2015! The fair opened at 9am and by 10am it was virtually standing room only in HOMAG City! Groups from all over the world were crowding the aisles – proving that HOMAG is truly the world leader in technology. Networked Production…

LIGNA Day 1: Industry 4.0 and Networked Production is proving to be the theme of this year’s LIGNA fair, emphasizing the importance of data management and control of manufacturing processes. The overall mood and enthusiasm of the industry is extremely positive, with great optimism and a growth mentality. Without boasting, we can be proud of…

Profile wrapping highly automated   At LIGNA, FRIZ shows a customized wrapping line to process skirtings of a well-known moulding manufacturer completely. In the heart of the line, the PUM 310 provides for high-performance profile wrapping with maximum flexibility and quality. The machine is equipped with all options for automation which the FRIZ professional kit…

Our visits today at high-end office furniture manufacturer Febrü, and medical furniture manufacturer Stiegelmeyer, provided great information. We gained knowledge of the incredible flexibility in these highly automated, highly productive, furniture plants.  We also enjoyed Jan’s famous roadside lunch!        

We are making our way through Germany on our annual European Benchmarking Tour. Here are some things we encountered during our first day. We had a great day visiting Beckermann Küchen; a global high-end kitchen cabinet manufacturer using high gloss, textured melamines, metallics and other materials. We also toured Weeke’s production facility and HOMAG Group’s…

Stiles Machinery has five products nominated for the Challengers Award, see which ones. Thank you IWF 2014. We’re Proud of Our Five Challengers Award Nominees. Kentwood Random Scraping Machine Completely automates the production of authentic-looking, antiqued wood flooring. Homag Group powerTouch Controller Revolutionizes the interface between operators and production machines. Microtec Scanner Newly developed technology…

Participants attending the 12th Executive Briefing Conference (EBC), scheduled for April 6 – 8, 2014 in Englewood, Colorado, will have the opportunity hear author, columnist, blogger, and lecturer, Cam Marston, as the event’s keynote speaker. His focus while presenting at EBC will be on the topics of “Leadership in a Distracted World” as well as…

Niklas Petersson from IKEA will be presenting at the 2013 Executive Briefing Conference (EBC), which will be held April 14-16 in outside Chicago in St. Charles, Illinois. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that Niklas Petersson from IKEA will be presenting at the 2013 Executive Briefing Conference (EBC), which will be…

Stiles Machinery is pleased to have had the pleasure of hosting window and door manufacturers on a benchmarking tour in Germany and Switzerland. Stiles Machinery is pleased to have had the pleasure of hosting window and door manufacturers on a benchmarking tour in Germany and Switzerland. The tour was held March 17-24, 2012 and was…

Bargstedt and Ligmatech offer a tremendous amount of new technology and equipment to be excited about from an automation perspective at Ligna 2011. Joe Keilen reporting from LignaLigmatech ZHR500Ligmatech has launched several new advancements and technologies at this show for each of their respective areas of expertise; return conveyors, assembly and packaging. To begin with…

Homag City is once again very well assembled displaying all of the Group’s newest technologies. Entrance to Homag City Fun facts from Homag: 90,000 square feet of exhibit space 350 Homag Group employees are present at the show 890 people are manning the booth (when counting groups like those from Stiles) 80 machines are under…