The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world. With continued investments throughout southern US, export volumes are forecast to increase from an estimated 1.5 million tons in 2012 to 5.7 million tons in 2015, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review.

During a meeting of the Board of Directors on November 6, Dario Corbetta was appointed to deputy director of Cepra, Centro promozionale Acimall.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today released the third edition of Sustainable Procurement of Wood and Paper-based Products to help businesses buy products from sustainably managed forests and improve forest management.

Students in the Cabinetmaking & Millwork program at Madison College now have a new option when it comes to band sawing.

Owners of Conestoga Wood Specialties filed a civil lawsuit against three U.S. government agencies over the Affordable Care Act requirment for insurance coverage for types of birth control for workers, stating it violates their Mennonite religious beliefs.

The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) announced that Brent McClendon will become its new executive vice presiident effective February 1.

The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) announced today that Brent J. McClendon, CAE, Executive Vice President (EVP) of the International Wood Products Association (IWPA), has been selected as the new president and CEO of the NWPCA.

Ethan Allen Design Centers Open For Business in Montreal and Brussels

Smart Cabinetry has announced plans to expand its cabinet manufacturing operations, creating up to 75 more jobs in the New Paris, IN, area by 2016. The company currently has more than 100 employees.

School and government furniture buying standards that favor wood over plastic and metal make economic and environmental sense. The Public Wooden Furniture Research Project due out in January 2013 will see if it's practical.