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Akhurst CEO retirement and new CEO announcement.
CorporateIt is with mixed emotions that Akhurst announces the retirement of our CEO & President, Eric Stebner, and the hiring of our new CEO & President, John Sotham. John brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his previous position as CFO of OK Tire and Build Direct.
From raw logs to finished products, Valley View Industries stands for the perfect outcome.
Case Study, Corporate, Machinery Solutions, Service and SupportProudly manufactured in Kamloops, BC, for over 30 years, Valley View Industries believes in making premium western red cedar products that look good and are built to last. Cedar is the preferred wood where the aesthetic appeal, durability, and weather resistance are essential. Valley View is proud of its products’ heavy-duty construction, originality, quality, and craftsmanship, where the natural beauty of the cedar can be enhanced with various finishes or left in its natural state.
Visit us during this year’s Woodworking Technology Days and see the latest equipment solutions for your business.
Corporate, Machinery Solutions, Trade ShowsThe WTD is back with extended dates, now giving visitors five days to visit our members’ extensive showrooms and see the latest new technology, including some North American premieres. No other show or single event offers you such a wide display of woodworking equipment, combined with impressive live demonstrations at each location.
Poor finishing results? Stay alert for the most common widebelt sanding issues.
Service and SupportWidebelt sanding is a critical stage in wood preparation before and during the finishing process. Often poor sanding results do not show up until it is too late and you have finished the material. Knowing what issues to look for and how to remedy them in advance will save you both time and money by eliminating costly rework and defects.
High-end cabinetry, movie stars, Marvel has it all.
Case Study, Corporate, Machinery Solutions, Service and SupportMarvel Cabinetry, from De Winton, AB, is the exclusive cabinetry supplier for the first and second seasons of Property Brothers’ Celebrity IOU on HGTV, and has designed and built made-in-Canada cabinetry for stars across North America. Among them were Michael Bublé, Brad Pitt, Snoop Dogg, Gwyneth Paltrow, Melissa McCarthy, Viola Davis, Jeremy Renner, Kevin Hart, Howie Mandel, and LeAnn Rimes, and Marvel invites you to be next.
We are bigger and stronger together. Meet our new branch in Anaheim, California.
CorporateAkhurst Machinery is pleased to announce the addition of a new branch in Anaheim, California, which will support the growing customer base serviced by Akhurst and its subsidiary divisions of Cantek and Leadermac. This location will offer a fully operational demonstration showroom and a warehouse for machine inventory. The company is adding additional sales and service personnel to support their customer’s prompt and reliable local service needs.
Achieving optimum performance from your edgebander.
Service and SupportEdgebanders tend to be one of the more complex machines to operate in a woodworking shop, and their performance has a vital impact on the quality of your finished product. Proper machine setup, maintenance, and cleaning play a major role in achieving the best edgebanding results. Below are some basic tips that can greatly reduce the downtime you experience on your edgebander and keep it producing quality components.
2021 Woodworking Year in Review.
Corporate, Machinery Solutions, Service and SupportWith 2021 now in the rear-view mirror, we are reflecting on the trends and challenges we encountered over the past year with an eye on the future as to what is to come.
Regular maintenance can save you money and time on your wide belt sander.
Service and SupportProviding regular maintenance on your wide belt sander can help mitigate small problems from turning into larger ones. These issues can often cause a halt to production and lead to costly delays.
WTD 2021 was a blast. And we thank you for being part of it.
Corporate, Trade ShowsFrom compact edgebanders with programmable axis controls and fast setup features delivering the perfect blend of quality and affordability to high-speed nesting CNC line for maximum throughput with reduced handling, Akhurst brought the latest technologies to its customers.