The Wood Component Manufacturers Association has moved its offices to a new location in Minneapolis.

A cabinetry firm competes on a reality show with its newly developed line of motorized TV lift cabinets. Engineered by Activated Decor, the lift systems are offered in kitchen cabinets, and most recently, in kiln-dried hardwood furniture.

Hardwood lumber demand remains strong but growth is expected to slow in second half due to decline in remodeling projections and residential construction.

Biesse America hires Bill Sargent to the Biesse Sales Team as its new Distribution Program Manager.

Atlas Copco introduces its new SmartLink data monitoring service for air compressors.

Hammacher Schlemmer has issued a voluntary recall of 92 teak shower stools after receiving 11 reports of the wood seats breaking during set up or normal use.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW), announced an asset purchase agreement with a bankrupt home improvement center chain, Orchard Supply Hardware.

One of the world's largest private timberland owners and lumber producers, Weyerhaeuser looks to get even bigger following news of a $2.65 billion acquisition and plant upgrades as it bolsters its core timber business for the growing housing boom.

Weyerhaeuser will spend $23 million for production upgrades at its dimensional softwood lumber mill in Drayton Valley, Alberta in Canada. The 18 month project will see a 35% increase in volume.