Woodworking Industry – Moving Forward IWF and other industry publications recently announced that registration for the IWF 2012 show is up 40% over the previous show, held in 2010. Also up are exhibitors, with a total of 792 already signed up! The IWF woodworking show is the largest showcase of machinery, materials, supplies, and services in the western hemispher for woodworking and related industries. It is a bi-annual show oposite the AWFS Woodworking show.  Both shows have been recongized on the top 250 list of trade shows in the country. The 2012 show is scheduled for August 22 -25 in Atlanta, GA Goff’s…

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FABTECHExpo.com has realeased a press release detailing the success of the 2012 Fabtech Expo. A record high first day attendance, “Sold” signs on equi pment and a packed house at education programs and special events were the hallmarks of the recently concluded FABTECH 2012 in Las Vegas, the largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event in North America. Show organizers are reporting that 25,903 attendees walked the more than 450,000net square feet of floor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center to see live equipment demonstrations, compare products side-by-side and find cost-saving solutions. The FABTECH educational conference held simultaneously with…

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From PACKEXPO.com: Reston, Va.; Nov. 5, 2012 — Packaging and processing professionals gathered in Chicago last week for PACK EXPO International 2012, the largest packaging and processing trade show in the world this year. The four-day event, Oct. 28–31, covered more than 1.1 million net square feet (nsf) in McCormick Place with 1,965 exhibiting companies — an increase of over 6 percent for space and 8 percent for exhibiting companies from PACK EXPO International 2010. Pre-registration for PACK EXPO was up significantly (nearly 10 percent) going into the event, however, the East Coast storm did have some effect on the…

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Professional Door Dealer has just opened the voting for its 2013 Best of Business readers’ choice poll. This is your chance to vote for your favorite suppliers in more than 20 product and service categories such as Best Residential Door, Best Innovative Product, Best Commercial Operator, Best Distributor and others. Vote as many times as you like between now and July 31! The winning companies will featured in a special December issues of PDD. Categories Include: Best Access Control Best Bi-Fold Doors Best Commercial Doors Best Commercial Operators Best Custom Doors Best Custom Service Best Distributor Best Dock Equipment Best…

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What Size Do the Curtains Come? Goff’s Curtains are Custom Made to any size and layout. Typically curtains are constructed with a 28”, 14 oz. vinyl bottom section in the color of your choice, a 52” clear windowed middle section and the remainder of the height is made up of the 14 oz. vinyl material in your choice of color. What if I want additional clear? The standard middle window is 52” tall. You can order additional clear for a slight up charge. What if I don’t want any clear? Goff’s Curtains are custom made. You let us know what…

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Here’s a couple not so common applications of Goff’s Curtain Walls.  Do you have some interesting uses for our curtains? Or are you thinking about putting some curtains in and need to know if they’ll work? Email us at sales@goffscw.com  1. Hazmat Areas Contain Contaminants, Control Wash Down Overspray & Create Privacy Areas. Goff’s can add custom logos and wording to any curtains.       2. School Rooms   Separate Areas or Class Rooms.        3. Enclose a Pavilion   Goff’s Outdoor Curtains can be used to enclose a pavilion so you can use it all year!…

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It’s the question we hear over and over again; “Why should I install a curtain instead of a wall?” Although we have dozens of answers for this question, here are the top reasons: PRICE! Goff’s Curtain Walls are nearly 1/3 the price of a permanent wall. FLEXIBILITY! Once a brick wall is up, it’s up. Curtains easily slide out of the way on a track and roller system when not needed. And, if your facility layout changes, the curtains and hardware can also be moved. SPACE! Aside from the flexibility, curtains are also a lot thinner. Typical brick walls are…

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Every spring and summer you open your doors and windows and let the fresh air in to your home. There’s something about a summer breeze blowing through the house that’s both relaxing and energizing. So, why shouldn’t you have that same feeling at work? Much like the screen material on your windows and doors at ho me, Goff’s mesh material  provides a 65% shade factor, reducing the heat from sun and lowering the temperature. It helps eliminate the need to constantly run air conditioners; saving you energy and money. Also similar to the screens on your windows and doors, Goff’s…

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We all know when something is really loud, but how loud is too loud when it comes to protecting your hearing?   Occupational Hearing Damage is a continuing issue in the US. Every year, people suffer irreparable but preventable hearing loss caused by workplace noises.  According to The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) – Approximately 30 million people a year are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise in the US alone.  Since 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that nearly 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss. In 2009 alone, BLS reported more than 21,000 hearing loss…

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June Bugs, Asian Beetles, Flies, Bees, Mosquitoes, Yellow Jackets, Moths, Wasps…… The list of annoying insects goes on and on. But there is a way to stop them from bugging you at work! In production facilities where the dock doors are constantly being opened and closed, air conditioning is usually not an option. So you leave the doors up and let some fresh air in. The problem is you’re also letting the bugs in. Goff’s newest product – G2 Lite Mesh Dock Doors were designed specifically as an economical way to help keep flies, bees, wasps and other insects out…

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