PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA), a professional trade association composed of U.S. manufacturers of woodworking equipment, cutting tools and supplies, has published the WMMA Checklist for ANSI O1.1 Compliance.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – Research and Markets, a market research company, published two new reports that detail the furniture industry in Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Both reports offer a detailed overview of the furniture industry, and provide trends in furniture production, consumption and imports. Factors that determine the demand for furniture are analyzed, as well as furniture distribution channels.

ALEXANDER CITY, AL –Wellborn Forest, a kitchen cabinet manufacturing company, announced plans for a plant expansion to accommodate the demand for kitchen and bath cabinetry. The expansion is expected to be complete by February 2007 and will include a 26,000-square-foot expansion for a new paint room, which will consist of opposing spray booths and new curing ovens; a 2,300-square-foot training room/conference room; and a 10,000-square-foot corporate aircraft hanger.

 

KLAMATH FALLS, OR – JWTR, a recently formed company owned by Richard Wendt, founder of Jeld-Wen Inc., a door and window manufacturer, has purchased 440,000 acres of timber land in southern Oregon for $108 million, according to The Associated Press

WICHITA, KS -- Star Lumber and Supply Co., a building materials supplier, announced on Dec.

  MEMPHIS, TN -- The National Hardwood Lumber Assn. recognized a quintet of member companies at its 2006 annual convention in San Antonio.

SCRANTON, PA -- CPG International Inc., a building products company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Procell Decking Systems, a privately-held manufacturer of decking product located in Foley, AL, according to PRNewswire

MIAMI, FL – Hangers Direct, a manufacturer and supplier of clothes hangers, announced plans to launch a Closets Division. The new division will offer a wide variety of wood, metal and plastic products designed to cater and complement the many different colors and designs of today’s custom and prefabricated closets, the company said. For more information, visit www.hangersdirect.com.

BEATRICE, NE -- Blue Valley Automation Inc., a manufacturer of products for the wood flooring industry, launched a Web site – www.bluevalleyautomation.com – featuring a video of its first invention, the LS-180 Nesting System. The site also includes information about the machine’s features and benefits.