New furniture orders increased 4% in 2012 according to furniture consulting and accounting firm Smith Leonard.

Hardwood flooring preference grew in 2012, says a new study. Exotic species, such as Brazilian Cherry, Ipe, Chestnut, Tigerwood and Amendoim, sell on uniqueness. Defects can add to appeal.

The Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA) has upgraded its testing laboratory with the addition of Variable Environmental Chambers (VECs).

Catalina Research announced results for hardwood flooring sales in 2012 and projected trends for 2013 will continue and increase to be a favorite in 2013 home design trends. Destiny Homes, a Minneapolis and Wayzata home remodeler comments on the research results and advises on the benefits homeowners gain when choosing hardwood flooring.

Has your company embraced Forest Stewardship Council or Sustainable Forestry Initiative chain of custody programs? Take the Woodworking Network poll and view results.

Hardwood lumber sales pick up with January 2013 lumber exports at highest level on record.

Kid Brands Inc. has appointed Raphael Benaroya to president and CEO, effective immediately.

Thai rosewood has been given protection under international law, one of many decisions made at the recent Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), held March 3-14 in Bangkok, Thailand.

In the run-up to international woodworking show Ligna 2013, equipment maker Weeke says it sold more than 1,550 BHX 050/055 vertical machining centers after 1,300 days on the market, more than one a day through the end of 2012.