MEMPHIS, TN -- International Paper, a manufacturer and distributor of forest products, has completed the sale of 13 lumber mills to West Fraser Timber Co. for approximately $325 million.

More than 30 sales representatives from throughout the United States attended Delmac's dealer training sessions.

SPRING LAKE, MI –Office furniture and seating company izzydesign and healthcare furniture and seating manufacturer Nemschoff have created a strategic alliance to provide a larger offering to the customers of both companies. The two companies say they will maintain existing sales and distribution channels, while capitalizing on each other’s market strengths.

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC -- Expo Holdings Inc., a holding company that wholly owns cabinet and accessory manufacturer D&D Displays, recorded a gross profit of $1.6 million for 2006, based on its gross sales of $4.8 million, according to Market News First.

MARKHAM, ON – Flakeboard has expanded its marketing team with the additions of Paul Avidon, marketing manger for Decorative Products, and Cathy Barnett, design and specification manager. Both join Bill Andersen, marketing manager of specialty products, and Gillian Matthew, specialty products and marketing coordinator. Flakeboard also announced the retirement of Wendy Spring, design manager, and an employee of Flakeboard since 1988.

GREENSBORO, NC – Thomas Broderson has joined Delmac Machinery Group as Southwest and Mexico regional sales manager. He has 28 years of experience in the woodworking industry.

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Steelcase President and CEO James P.

MEMPHIS – NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Assn. released a technical information paper (TIP sheet) with its recommendation on the proper technique to gluing down NOFMA-certified solid wood floors directly to a slab. Previously, NOFMA did not recognize glue-down as a recommended installation procedure for solid wood other than parquet flooring.

MT. PROSPECT, IL – Dremel is marking its 75th year in business. The company, founded in 1932 by A.J. Dremel, began with the introduction of the first electric razor blade sharpener. In celebration of its milestone, Dremel is offering a limited-edition 75th Anniversary Rotary Tool Kit in a commemorative tin. It will be sold at hardware stores and home improvement centers nationwide. For more information, visit www.dremel.com.  

LANCASTER, TX – Bentwood Kitchens, a custom cabinet manufacturer, presented Hettich America with its 2006 Most Valuable Player Award. The award recognizes Hettich’s service, innovation, flexibility and cooperation with Brentwood, which distributes cabinets to 75 independent dealers and 36 Home Depot Expo Design Centers throughout the United States.