EAST CHARLESTON, WV -- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is taking fresh aim at learning more about the spread of the pesky emerald ash borer.

The wood products firm has tapped Mike Clausen to lead hardwood plywood international sales.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Smith Family Cos. Inc. of Pelham with 17 safety violations for exposing workers to a variety of hazards, with proposed penalties of $51,100.

Viceroy Homes Canada and Japans Selco Partner to Provide and Build Housing Units Over Next Three Months; Responds to Japan's Call for 30,000 Temporary Homes

Canadian pre-engineered home builder partners on thousands of homes for 90 day delivery to Japan; wood imports expected to flood Japan.

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Smith Family Cos. Inc., a plywood component and wood pallet manufacturer based in Pelham, AL, has been cited with 17 safety violations by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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The wood imports will likely be affected by post-tsunami rebuilding.

Jeff Lowinski of the Window & Door Manufacturers Assn. was among the presenters at the recently held 6th annual Global Wooden Door Forum in Beijing, China.

The wood building products firm was recognized by a national lumber group.