Tim Valters has been named the new CEO of Surteco Canada and Surteco USA, whose brands include Doellken-Woodtape and Canplast edgebanding products for the wood products industry.

Store fixture maker idX Corp. will be moving its headquarters next month to a nearby location in Earth City, MO.

Nominations are being sought for the 2014 wood industry Market Leaders. Established by Wood Products magazine, this exclusive program recognizes individuals who have made an impact, not only at their own woodworking firm, but also within their market segments.

Technology plays a key role in helping wood products manufacturers remain competitive in the marketplace. What follows are some of the implementations by this year’s WOOD 100 companies.

There’s no playing around for PIN when it comes to researching and acquiring new technology to ensure its business gets a good return on its investment.

The Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.) has appointed Todd Dittman executive director. He will succeed Klein Merriman, who will retire in August.

A.R.E. (Association for Retail Environments) has appointed Todd Dittman executive director, succeeding Klein Merriman, who will retire in August.

Sales for 2013 are expected to match or beat 2012 figures. That is the consensus of a majority of representatives from the major woodworking markets.

Klein Merriman, executive director of the Association for Retail Environments, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.

The acquisition of Custom Caseworks Inc. by Universal Forest Products Inc. has been finalized. UFPI made the announcement on Jan. 2.