Wood-to-energy grants totaling $5.5 million are being awarded to Maine schools, which will use the money to engineer wood chip-based heating systems to replace oil as a fuel source.

Wood-to-Energy Conversion Grants of $5.55 Million Announced for Maine from Federal

Masco Cabinetry, Ann Arbor, MI-based manufacturer of KraftMaid, Merillat, QualityCabinets cabinet lines and the DeNova countertops, has been named a Smart Business Cleveland 2011 "Evolution of Manufacturing” award winner.

Wood manufacturing jobs remain sparse and applicants many for the openings for cabinetry, furnishings production and wood processing workers. Forestry, construction and building have the most jobs seekers per opening, say Bureau of Labor Statistics and Conference Board figures.

The wood-focused report is available through Research and Markets.

West Fraser Timber says demand from China benefited lumber operations, while plywood prices fell from increased U.S. competition.

The wood-focused event is scheduled March 1-2.

The wood product’s performance surpassed that of concrete in testing.

For three days last week, the Charlotte Convention Center buzzed with the collective energy of industry professionals swept up in a decidely upbeat groundswell of business renewal. If you didn't experience it you obviously did not attend the Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo.

The wood cabinetry line is sold at The Home Depot.