GREEN BAY, WI – KI, a manufacturer of institutional furniture, named Brian Krenke its new vice president of sales. In his new role, Krenke is responsible for overseeing sales in the United States and Canada, as well as sales for the Pallas Textiles division.

ALPHARETTA, GA – Hettich America recently honored three of its sales managers “for their hard work last year.” They include Randy Koon, Florida territory manager; Chad Wheeler, USA key accounts manager; and Tom Thone, territory manager of Minnesota and surrounding states.

JASPER, IN – Kimball Office opened a new showroom in New York, located near Union Square. The 12,000-square-foot facility was created with the help of TVS Interiors and designed around LEED for Commercial Interior guidelines. Read more.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Stiles Machinery Inc., a supplier of advanced CNC equipment for panel processing, solid wood and related industries,

ATLANTA – Medium Blue Search Engine Marketing, a search engine optimization company, announced the signing of its latest client, SCM Group USA Inc., according to TechLINKS. Medium Blue intends to bring increased traffic to SCM’s Web site to increase sales and enhance its exposure in the woodworking industry.

MEMPHIS, TN -- International Paper, a manufacturer and distributor of forest products, announced Mar.

ORLANDO, FL -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a trade association representing more than 235,000 members,

MINNEAPOLIS – Mereen-Johnson Machine Co. announced the appointment of Dave Olson to the newly created position of technical support manager. Olson, a 20-year veteran of Mereen-Johnson, will provide trouble shooting assistance and technical support to customers, plus provide training for field service technicians.  

WOOD LAKE, MN – Phillip Wandrey has been hired as senior vice president of Hoffco Inc. and Valley Oak Cabinet Door Inc. Both companies manufacture wood kitchen cabinet accessories and doors and are owned by Fieldston Investors of New York, NY.

HICKORY, NC - Mohawk Finishing Products, a division of RPM Wood Finishes Group Inc., announced Jim Kirk as its 2006 Salesperson of the Year. He was chosen for his commitment to Mohawk, as well as his team leadership skills, excellence in customer service and performance in all facets of Mohawk’s business.