LAS VEGAS -- Entries for the national table top design contest, sponsored by FurnitureLab, are due by March 31.

Wood flooring exported from People’s Republic of China was unfairly subsidized, says U.S. Commerce Departmenr, though some firms were not subsidized

The wood-focused group has named Etienne McManus-White to the position.

The wood tools company looks to honor the hands that build America.

The cataclysmic damage inflicted by the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in Japan will provide wood products companies around the globe with ample opportunities to profit from the reconstruction.

Ten winners have been announced for the 2010/2011 National Kitchen & Bath Assn. (NKBA) Student Design Competition, which offers more than $13,000 in scholarships and prizes. The winners will be recognized at the NKBA Design Competition Awards event on Tuesday, April 26, at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Hardwood Manufacturers Assn. has re-elected Pembroke “Pem” Jenkins of Turn Bull Lumber Co Inc., Elizabethtown, NC, as president of the national lumber producers and processors group.

Valspar Wood Products has launched a national, fully-integrated distribution program to support sales of its wood coating products. Among Valspar's initiatives is an optimized product platform, re-labeling of the product line and a new website.

A recent survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects suggests homeowners want function, efficiency and fire pits in their outdoor space, with seating and dining areas ranking among the top requested features.

The Forest Stewardship Council U.S. has appointed Etienne McManus-White as chief marketing officer. She will lead all marketing efforts for the FSC, including the execution of U.S. consumer strategy and corresponding campaigns and will also serve as a principal liaison with all FSC business partners.