Taurus Craco Machinery Inc., a distributor of woodworking machinery and supplies, recently appointed Mazen Badr as sales representative for machinery sales in Eastern Ontario.

Jason Delano of PortaDoor tells custom woodworker Ethan Abramson about unusual custom millwork orders at Cabinets & Closets Expo 2014 in Somerset, NJ.

In most of the Eastern hardwood producing regions, spring has arrived. But with supply still far below demand, it is unlikely that any major price reductions will occur during the next several months.

Aaron's, Inc. has acquired Progressive Finance Holdings, a merchandise lease-to-own company for approximately $700 million.

Vintage Capital Management, LLC has delivered a letter to the independent directors of Aaron's withdrawing its offer to acquire Aaron's for $30.50 per share in cash in light of the company's recent acquisition of Progressive Finance and continued poor performance.

Vintage Capital Management has nixed its $2.3 billion buyout offer of Aaron's Inc. stock not already owned by the investment firm. However, Vintage Capital stated, it will proceed with plans to gain a majority of seats on the rental firm and furniture manufacturer's board.

Klingspor introduces an expanded grit range from 80 to 1500 on its newest disc material for use in the wood and furniture manufacturing and solid surface industries.

Conestoga Wood Specialties, a leading manufacturer of custom wood cabinet doors and components, plans to unveil their new website at the end of April 2014.

A great chance to show the reality of the Scm Group to the world's specialised operators: over 4,000 of them, from 57 different countries.

Lowe’s Home Centers agreed to company-wide lead abatement training for its remodeling contractors and will pay a record $500,000 civil penalty, largest ever for violating the federal Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule.