In a visit to retail interior firm Cubic Visual Systems, Iowa State University Design Instructor Amy Mikovec found the perfect setting to give her students real-world design experience.

Asbury Moulding and Millwork recently celebrated three years of offering high-end products and superior installation for hundreds of homes and businesses in Fairfield County, Westchester County and NYC.

Carver Wood Products, a Marion, WI, manufacturer of wood office and desk accessories, was destroyed by a fire October 24. Local fire authorities said the accumulation of dust throughout the 135-year-old plant exacerbated the fire.

Angie's List takes on rival services for finding contractors by offering a $100,000 guarantee on work done by remodelers and home improvement services sourced through its site. Angiehe insurance outpaces services like TaskRabbit

A contingent of North American woodworking industry professionals were among the thousands on hand to see 49 high-tech wood processing solutions at the annual bInside (Biesse Inside) event. The three-day event took place Oct. 15-17 at the machinery manufacturer's headquarters in Pesaro, Italy.

Environmental group ForestEthics says 31 companies now have dropped SFI chain of custody tracking for forest products, most recently U.S. brands, Xerox, Starwood Hotels, Delta Dental, and Bigelow Tea, distancing their brands from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative paper and wood certification and labeling.

Glowforge, a 3D laser cutter and etcher for wood, metal, leather and other materials, reports a Kickstarter crowdfunding record, raising more than $28 million in the last month for pre­orders of its scanner and cutter. A consumer version sells for $1,995, while a more robust Pro model sells for $3,995.

Wallboard Supply Company, a subsidiary of US LBM, acquired Poulin Lumber of Derby, VT. Founder Cory Poulin will continue leading day-to-day operations with his existing team.

Whitewood Industries, a manufacturer of unfinished furniture, says its John Thomas Furniture unit will opening a 40,000 custom finishing operation in High Point, NC, adding 40 jobs to accommodate growth in its custom finish program.