Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau has agreed to an out of court settlement in a trademark infringement claim the organization had made against a company in the southern U.S. for unauthorized use of a certification stamp. The confidential settlement, valued in the six-figure range, was agreed to by both parties before a lawsuit was filed.

Babine Forest Products and Lakeland Mills could each face fines of up to $652,000 if found guilty of violating the Workers Compensation Act. Combustible dust explosions racked the two sawmills earlier this year, killing four and injuring 52 others.

Canyon Creek Cabinet Company was presented with the top award in green manufacturing last night at the 2012 Green Washington Awards.

Whether it’s a residential vacation home on the coast or an educational center striving for net-zero LEED Platinum certification, Pella Windows and Doors has developed a new website designed to help the professional architect, designer, builder, remodeler and contractor achieve their project goals.

Treated wood processor Stella-Jones Inc. reported a 7.5% sales increase, reaching $195.4 million for its third quarter.

idX Corporation, the worldwide retail solutions provider, has announced it has opened a Mexico City office and hired a new executive to support its growing international business.

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation reported sales and earnings for its second quarter ended October 31, 2012.

Tools are clearly one of the best gift ideas this holiday season, as evidenced by economic trends show that homeowners are ready to roll up their sleeves and tackle remodeling projects in 2013.