OREM, UT – Mity Enterprises Inc., a manufacturer of institutional furniture, agreed to be acquired by two UT-based private equity firms in a deal valued at approximately $75 million, according to Desert News.

CHARLOTTE, NC -- A meeting of shareholders for the Biesse Group, a woodworking machinery and systems manufacturer, has approved the 2006 Consolidated Financial Statements of Biesse S.p.A., which reflect an 18.4% growth in consolidated revenues and a 17.0% growth in net revenue.

LA GRANGE, IL – The International Staple, Nail and Tool Assn. (ISANTA) has made a 15-minute safety video on power nailers and staplers available for download, in both English and Spanish, from the association’s Web site. The safety videos are intended for tool users, building contractors, safety professionals and dealers, according to ISANTA.

MEMPHIS, TN -- International Paper, a manufacturer and distributor of forest products, reported May 3 preliminary first-quarter 2007 net earnings of $434 million ($0.97 per share) compared with fourth-quarter net earnings of $1.98 billion ($4.38 per share) and a lo

TAYLOR, MI -- Masco Corp., a producer of home improvement and building products, announced May 1 the purchase of

SPRINGFIELD, OH -- Employees of Ted Bolle Millwork Inc. voted on May 2 to strike, according to the Springfield News-Sun.

KLAMATH FALLS, OR-- Jeld-Wen, a window and door manufacturer, has hired two-time candidate for Oregon governor Ron Saxton to fill a new post as senior vice president of external a

MEMPHIS, TN -- International Paper, a manufacturer and distributor of forest products, declared May 7 a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for the period from April 1, 2007, to June 30, 2007, inclusive on its common stock.

HUGHESVILLE, PA -- RT Machine Co., a stocking distributor of new and used woodworking machinery, announced May 9 the acquisition of

BIRMINGHAM, MI - The Stone Shop International of Birmingham, MI, has launched a fabrication franchise business program. The company will provide customers with equipment packages, supply chain options; fabricator and sales training; and sales, marketing and business support services. The Stone Shop is owned and operated by Art Ataway, a veteran consultant of the stone industry. Ataway’s goal is to form a network of 200 franchises for natural and engineered countertop markets.