For the upcoming 2014 year, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. will be unveiling new finishes and finish options. With the new product introduction, Wellborn is sure to meet everyone’s personal style at every price point.

The best part of building custom furniture is “the pleasure I get when I see how much other people appreciate and appreciate the finished project,” according to woodworker Dwayne Hobbs. Dwayne, a hobbyist woodworker and former teacher of the trade, comes from a long line of woodworkers. “My grandfather owned a shop in Tifton, GA. He took measurements on site and took them back to his shop to build custom windows and doors.” Dwayne’s great grandfather built the 1st Methodist Church with its elaborate oak detailing. The church has since then been converted into the city museum.

The Illinois Emerald Ash Borer Wood Utilization Team was honored with the Governor’s Sustainability Award in October for its significant achievements in protecting the environment, helping sustain the future, and improving the economy.

Since the last EuroShop, The World’s Leading Retail Trade Fair, in February 2011 a lot has happened in the global retail world. For most of the period the economic climate has remained tight across the developed nations and even the emerging markets have seen falls in the stellar growth levels that so many of us had become used to hearing about.

The IKEA Foundation has donated more than $2.6 million* (Є 2 million) to UNICEF to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan that struck the Philippines on November 8.

A new Institute for Forest Research will be established by the University of Birmingham in the UK to study the impact of climate and environmental change on woodlands, and the resilience of trees to pests and diseases, thanks to a transformational gift of £15 million ($24.1 million).

Strengthening house prices and increased interest rates in metros across the country contributed to lower housing affordability in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), released today.

As wood products companies continue to come under scrutiny for the sourcing of their lumber, it becomes even more important for companies importing wood into the United States to participate in programs that support the use of legally verified wood. The National Wood Flooring Association’s Responsible Procurement Program is one such program.

Woodcraft’s AWFS Fair participation this year included support for two student competitions – SkillsUSA and Fresh Wood. Woodcraft provided tools for the SkillsUSA event and a financial contribution for Fresh Wood.

The United States and Canada have been important export markets for Vauth-Sagel for many decades now. Particularly over the past few, economically-difficult years, the owner- run company has not only been able to retain its markets, its customers and its employees, it has also managed to restructure its business operations in North America.