20-20 Technologies, aleader in 3D interior design and furniture manufacturing software, introduced the latest version of its powerful 20-20 Enterprise inSight software for the furniture manufacturing industry.

Cabinet manufacturers report steady demand, with hard maple and soft maple leading orders. Ash lumber shipments to Asia slipped a bit, though exporters still have solid orders for post-holiday periods.

Stiles Shop Solutions includes a line of classic equipment intended for craftsmen who take pride in quality workmanship. Lines include jointers, planers, saws and shapers, with high value offered in heavy-duty machines.

The co-inventor of the bar code, Norman Joseph Woodland has died from complications and Alzheimer’s disease, the Associated Press reports. He was 91.

Georgia-Pacific today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of the Temple-Inland Building Products business from International Paper Co.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Temple-Inland Building Products division to Georgia-Pacific LLC for $750 million in cash, subject to certain pre-and post-closing adjustments

International Paper will sell its Temple-Inland Building Products division to Georgia-Pacific LLC for $750 million in cash. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013.

Carter Products, a pioneer in the development of guideline lighting, offers the German-engineered ZA Cableless Series of line lasers as a powerful combination of quality engineering, ease-of-use, and cost-effectiveness.

Leuco Tool Corp. has acquired D&D Tool and Engineering Inc. of Brea, CA. The cutting tool manufacturer said the acquisition will enable Leuco to expand its sales and services in the West Coast area.

Stiles will present its traditional Stiles Shop Solutions and Stiles Machinery production, service, education and support services at Cabinets & Closets Expo 2013, Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2013 at the New Jersey Convention Center.