Last week the U.S. International Trade Commission voted unanimously to extend the controversial antidumping duties on imports of Chinese wood bedroom furniture for another five years. Without the duties, ITC members contend, U.S. furniture makers would likely face a new round of "material injury."

Southern Finishing Co. to Consolidate Eastern U.S. Cabinetry Component Operations in Martinsville, VA; Invests $1.7 MM and Creates 67 New Jobs, Saves 137 Additional Jobs; Will Move Manufacturing and Distribution Operations to Martinsville as part of Consolidation

Bob Duncan, CEO of American Leather, was elected 2011 chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance during the annual meeting in Scottsdale, AZ.

A.R.E.'s Retail Design Collective takes place Dec. 8-10 at 7W New York, 7W 34th St., and at major showrooms throughout the city. With 36 showrooms and conference sponsors, show management said this year's event is the largest yet.

From breezy Bermuda to upscale Naperville, to chic Hinsdale to classic Glen Ellyn, Drury Design's client projects won six awards and an honorable mention in the 2010 National Kitchen and Bath Assn. (NKBA) Chicago Midwest Design Vision Awards competition.

Woodworking and other areas lost 5,000 more jobs between Oct. and Nov.

The wood windows and doors products will be featured on the Dec. 5 episode.

Several woodworking shows are announced for 2011.

The wood contest has recognized students from around the world.

The wood hardware exposes the track's wheels and hardware.