Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose for a third consecutive month in May, posting a 2.1 percent gain to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 476,000 units, according to data released by HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau today. This is the fastest sales pace recorded since July of 2008.

Accsys Technologies illustrates the outstanding credentials of Accoya® wood as a leading sustainable building solution in a new illustrated movie, emphasising the company’s commitment to sustainable practice.

The 45th annual NeoCon experienced an increase in attendees from last year's event.

PPG Industries’ industrial coatings business has introduced a new electronic billing service that enables customers to pay bills online, view account balance and payment information, and sign up to receive email alerts about new invoices or account credits.

Premier EuroCase (PE) announces that their sister company, Roücke Pressing Technologies, will be consolidated under the PE corporate identity and operations.

In conditions of dynamically developing furniture, floorings, decoration and woodworking machinery markets of China, The 15th International Exhibition on Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Manufacturing Equipment ("WMF 2014") and The 15th International Exhibition on Furniture Accessories, Materials and Wood Products ("FAM 2014"), collectively known as WMF 2014 will be held from 25 to 28 February 2014 at China International Exhibition Center (CIEC), a versatile fairground located at the heart of Beijing.

“12 months ago we put two 2nd hand PCs on our factory floor, which cost us $500, and $11,000 of industry developed job and staff time tracking software in. With this labour management software we have achieved 150% additional production from all our factory staff, which increased our profit by $225,000 per year.”

Bioformix, Inc., the manufacturer of Nexabond 2500 Instant Wood Adhesive, has announced its newest distributor relationship with Atlantic Plywood Corporation, a leading wholesale supplier of hardwood plywood and panel products on the East Coast.

Wenge is heavy, dense and impact-resistant, can be used for flooring and an accent wood for furniture.

Milwaukee Tool continues to expand the recently launched M12 FUEL line with the 2416-22XC introduction of the new M12 FUEL 5/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer.