Boise Cascade Holdings LLC, coming off a much-improved third quarter, is looking to hire up to 60 more people at its plywood mill in White City, OR.

Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C. announced third quarter 2012 net income of $23.5 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $36.8 million. Year-to-date net income and EBITDA results of $40.2 million and $79.6 million, respectively, reflect a significant improvement over a net loss of $32.6 million and EBITDA of $8.9 million reported in the first nine months of 2011.

Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Middlebury, Indiana-based Middlebury Hardwood Products, Inc.

Leedo Cabinetry is pleased to announce the launch of a new website, Leedo.com, furthering the company's commitment to serving the multifamily housing market.

Q: I heard you talk about the possibility of sap soft maple with a gray-stained center surrounded by normal white color after KD. The lumber grader cannot see the gray so does not reject the lumber. We have recently experienced this phenomenon for the first time. In your opinion, is it due to sick logs or bad kiln procedure?

Technology comes up against Mother Nature.