GREEN BAY, WI – KI’s Prosper Panel System has received Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification for low-emitting products from the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI). Over the past year, more than 25 of KI’s products have received this certification. To achieve certification, the panel system passed a series of tests required by GEI, which will monitor the panel system each quarter to ensure it maintains low-emitting status.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL –The Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America honored Kenny Moffatt with the 2007 Ralph B. Baldwin Award of Excellence at its 16th Annual Woodworking Industry Conference. The annual award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the woodworking industry, the WMMA, their companies and their community.

FRANKFORT, NY – Hale Manufacturing Co. is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The company was founded in 1907 by F.E. Hale as a manufacturer of law office bookcases. Law office furniture remains the company’s major product line to this day. To celebrate its 100th year of continuous production, Hale is reintroducing its 300 Series Barrister Bookcases in their original architectural-grade hardwood choice, with a range of wood stains and other options.

MILWAUKEE, WI – Baird Capital Partners, the U.S.-based buyout fund of Baird Private Equity announced the acquisition of Mayline Group, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of office furniture.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Universal Laser Systems Inc., a manufacturer of CO2 lasers and CO2 computer-controlled laser engraving, cutting and marking systems, has doubled the size of its U.S.-based headquarters by expanding into a second company-owned building. The new facility houses laser system production, sales, marketing, engineering and technical support staff, as well as warehousing and shipping operations. For more information, visit www.co2laser.com.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Woodworking Machinery Industry Assn.'s distributor members have announced the winner of the WMIA's 2007 Partner-of-the-Year Award. The announcement was made during the April 25-28 Woodworking Industry Conference (WIC) at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, FL. The 2007 recipient company is Accu-Systems Inc., based in Salt Lake City, UT.

LONGMONT, CO - High Country Millwork, a manufacturer of store fixtures and displays, recently added an integrated manufacturing support system from Trakware Systems that combines estimating, scheduling, labor tracking, bill of materials and inventory management.

COMSTOCK PARK, MI –According to The Grand Rapids Press, office furniture manufacturer, Nucraft Furniture Co., is building a 20,000-square-foot addition for staging and shipping. The expansion is scheduled for completion in July and will add 12 jobs.

ST. LOUIS – Furniture Brands Int’l. reported lower first quarter earnings that missed analysts’ estimates, according to Briefing.com. Reportedly, the company said it expects to post a loss in the current second quarter. Read more.

JASPER, IN – Kimball Int’l. Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007, which ended March 31. Net sales for the third quarter were $311.6 million, which was an increase of 20% compared to the same period in 2006. Net income for the third quarter was $3.8 million, and consolidated gross profit as a percent of net sales was 19.4%.