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.

ASHEVILLE, NC -- The Western North Carolina Green Building Council (WNCGBC) has just signed a deal with CastleKeep, a division of the Asheville, NC-based BUILDERadius, which develops Internet platforms for the construction industry and inspection departments nationwide, according to the Asheville Citizen-

MORRISVILLE, NC – Schelling America Inc. and IMA America Corp. announced that the two companies will combine their sales and marketing efforts to form a strategic alliance in the North American market. Schelling America’s facility will be expanded to add office and warehouse space. In addition, Schelling’s showroom will house IMA equipment. An open house is being planned for this fall.

HICKORY, NC – Moulding template manufacturer CNC Technology recently completed updating its Web site: www.autotempcnc.com. The site features articles, video and downloadable content on the company’s template-making machines and software. An interactive request form, pricing information and training details also are featured.

MEMPHIS, TN -- International Paper, a manufacturer and distributor of forest products, was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Magazine, a national publication offering insight on gaining market share and creating sustainable competitive advantage th

MILAN, ITALY -- Xylexpo, a biennial exhibition of woodworking technology, will take place Tuesday, May 27 to Saturday, May 31, at the new Rho-Pero Expo Center in Milan, Italy. The exhibition has added new product categories in addition to machinery, accessories, and tools and plants for all machining and process operations, such as forestry and the construction industry.