At the Royal Wedding, a forest of English field maple saplings lined the aisle of Westminster Abbey, accentuating the cathedral's ancient woodwork.

An early morning fire Sunday at the Les Bois Heritage wood products company caused more than $1 million in damage, according to news sources in Canada.

What does it take to thrive in today’s economy? To have one goal: The desire to be the best in business.

The cabinet industry remained in the number one position as the largest end-use market for wood component products in 2010, primarily due to the continued decline in the building products industry and slowdown in the construction markets. That information, along with other trends, is included in the 2010 Dimension & Components Market Study by the Wood Component Manufacturers Assn. (WCMA).

A survey of woodworking association executives finds the majority of their members are projecting improved sales this year, some market segments by as much as 10 percent. Is your company ready?

The 2011 Red Book Guide is soliciting articles on best practice tips and techniques in the areas of: Solid Wood Machining, Panel Processing, Cutting & Grinding, Gluing & Pressing, Sanding & Finishing, Components/Hardware & Assembly, Software and Plant Production. Submissions must be received before Jan. 28.

Poor economy forces builder to look for new opportunities on Web .

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, September 7, 2010 — Klise Manufacturing has introduced several new decorative lineal wood mouldings to their “Ready-to-Ship” program.

Andersen Corp. CEO named to Briggs & Stratton Corp. board of directors

Kingston Associates is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.