U.S. Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today presented Hurd Windows & Doors with the President's "E" Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The "E" Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

AdvantageLumber.com is opening a 50,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Los Angeles (Santa Fe Springs), California. This facility will be operational within a few weeks and will service California and West Coast contractors, designers, and homeowners with affordable and sustainable hardwood decking materials.

An early morning fire in July of 2012 left building and flooring inspector Carl Howard looking at a scene of total devastation where his business, ServiceMaster Absolute Home and Restoration Services in Mason, Michigan, used to stand.

The Report "Urea Formaldehyde Resins Market - by Types (Amino Resins, Melamine Formaldehyde, Melamine Urea Formaldehyde), Applications (Particle Board, MDF, Plywood, Laminates, Coatings) and Geography - Global Trends and Forecasts to 2018" defines and segments the Global Market with analysis and forecasting of the global volume and revenue.

"I saw problems with conventional feather boards that led to boards of differing widths," said an inventor from Bedford, Ky. "In order to avoid this issue, I came up with an improved feather board."

KI is pleased to announce that Business Interiors by Staples has been named a national authorized dealer on the new NJPA contract (#101012-KII) that covers KI’s classroom furniture solutions, including its comprehensive portfolio of contract furniture, movable wall systems and Pallas Textiles.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Hardwood, Veneer & Plywood Manufacturers (Global)" report to their offering.

VT Industries announces the launch of VT Dimensions, a countertop collection that offers the premium look of granite with little maintenance necessary.

In sawn lumber, what are the differences in yield between rift cut, plain cut, and quarter sawn? This illustrated video from Advantage Trim & Lumber explains it well.