NORCROSS, GA – WoodEye North America has doubled its full-time service staff and opened an expanded showroom. Appointments for demonstrations of the company’s wood scanners can be made by phoning (770) 995-6765.

DEARBORN, MI – The Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the Association of Manufacturing Excellence and the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing have conferred upon Jeff Lytle, Lean SixSigma Master BlackBelt of OMNOVA Solutions Inc., the first ever Lean Gold Certification – the highest level of Lean Certification achievement.

 

 

DETROIT – Huron Capital Partners announced that it made a significant investment in The Olon Group Inc. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Georgetown, ON, Olon is a designer and manufacturer of drawer components, profile-wrapped mouldings, edge treatments and decorative laminate products for the North American furniture, residential remodeling and cabinet-making industries.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – Research and Markets has announced the addition of “U.S. Cabinet Market: Optimism Rides High” to its offering. The report is a study of the U.S. cabinet market, specifically focusing on kitchen cabinets. It analyzes the recent fall in the cabinet market and the factors likely to drive growth in the future. For more information, visit www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c63281.

HIGH POINT, NC -- Ornamental Products Inc., a manufacturer of decorative components for furniture and cabinetry, announced it has acquired Woodmasters of Thomasville Inc., a manufacturer of carvings and furniture, and is merging product lines with

EAST GREENVILLE, PA – Knoll Inc. announced its results for the second quarter, ended June 30. Net sales for the quarter increased 9.9% to $272.1 million, compared to the same period last year. Operating income was $37.6 million, an increase of 18.2% from the second quarter of 2006. Gross profit for the second quarter was $93.4 million, an increase of 18.2% over the prior year period.

MASON CITY, IA -- Woodharbor Doors & Cabinetry Inc., the Mason City, IA-based custom cabinet and door manufacturer, is launching its first exterior door line, according to Kitchen & Bath Design News.

HICKORY, NC –Contact furniture manufacturer, Quaker Furniture Inc., announced it changed its name to Studio Q Furniture, according to The Charlotte Observer. The company has created new sales and marketing materials that will be unveiled at the end of the month.