Wood pellet exports from the US and Canada to Europe reached 1.6 million tons in 2010, a doubling of shipments in just two years, says an industry research group. The demand is driven by a European Union initiative to derive more power from renewable resources.

Sino-Forest says revenue from its engineered wood flooring manufacturing operations increased 51 percent to $22.8 million in the fourth quarter 2010, and increased 48% to $68.3 million for the full year 2010.

LANCASTER, PA -- Armstrong World Industries Inc., a manufacturer of flooring, cabinets and other building products, reported 2010 net sales of $2.8 billion, down 1% from 2009.

HIGH POINT, NC -- Residential furniture orders increased 1% in December compared to the same period in 2009, according to Smith Leonard, a consulting and accountant firm specializing in the furniture industry.

MONTREAL -- Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B DII.A), a manufacturer of furniture, juvenile products and bikes, pronounced 2010 a "record year."

For the 23rd time in 25 years, Herman Miller, Inc. was the highest ranking furniture manufacturer in a survey among the executives and board members of peer companies and independent industry analysts, as published in FORTUNE magazine's annual "Most Admired" companies feature.

ZEELAND, MI -- Herman Miller Inc., a manufacturer of office and health care furniture, made FORTUNE magazine's "Most Admired" companies list for the 23rd time in 25 years.

LEXINGTON, NC -- United Furniture Industries of Okolona, MS, announced plans to expand its upholstery operations that it started in Lexington last summer.

Sino-Forest Reports Double-Digit Growth in Fourth Quarter & Annual 2010 Results

Former Geiger International exec Jonas Geiger buys majority interest in Furniture by Dovetail; founder Rob Loring stays on as founding partner/sales VP.