Software plays an integral role in any design and manufacturing process. The following is a sampling of products offered by exhibitors at the Closets & Home Organization Conference and Expo, to be held Feb. 23-25 in Charlotte, NC. Booth numbers are listed for each company.

The wood industry advocate John Grunwald will be honored.

The wood furniture executives donated more than 100 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls.

The wood machinery firm has established manufacturing in Michigan.

The wood products firm has appointed Herbert Noichl to the post.

The wood furniture reported net sales of nearly $311 million.

The woodworking group seeks to promote efficiency of European businesses.

The wood-friendly proposal is expected to help employment, save energy and conserve costs.

KAMLOOPS, BC -- Firefighters responding to what was termed a "stubborn fire" Jan. 31 at Tolko's Heffley Creek plywood mill, were able to bring the blaze under control before it could do more damage.