Furniture maker HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI), parent of Hon, Allsteel and other brands, promoted Kurt A Tjaden, its chief financial officer, to president, HNI International, succeeding Marco V. Molinari, who will retire.

NKBA aims to inspire next generation of employees to trade up vocational careers in design, construction and manufacturing.

J&K Cabinetry Arizona, one of 17 J&K International Group manufacturer-direct wholesale cabinet distribution locations, says it received the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association KCMA Certification.

Trees outnumber people 300 to 1 in the United States, with woodlands covering one-third of the country in the U.S. Forest Service's latest census. Only trees at least 5 inches in diameter are counted by the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program.

Old growth heart pine beams, some 23 feet long, were removed from a Lowell, Massachusetts, cotton mill and delivered to Longleaf Lumber’s mill in Berwick, Maine, to be sawn, dried and re-milled into flooring and other finished products

Magna ExpoMueblera, Mexico's largest trade show for woodworking equipment, supplies and services for custom and mass production, saw a steady stream of attendees who viewed more than 250 exhibitors from approximately 30 nations.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative named Karla Guyn, CEO of Ducks Unlimited Canada, to the SFI Board of Directors.

CHICAGO -- The Board of Directors for the Cabinet Makers Association recently met for a strategic planning session in Orlando, Florida, following KBIS. Current board president Matt Krig, owner of Northland Woodworks in Blaine, Minnesota, remains excited about what the future holds for the CMA. “The energy and momentum in the association right now is invigorating and suggests a positive outlook,” he said. “I’m proud to be associated with such a strong segment of the industry.”

Leedo's TruTouch finish demonstrates strong resistance to scratches and scuffs. TruTouch contains a resin-impregnated, high definition, decorative overlay that is pressed directly onto Leedo's wood substrate. Using high heat and pressure the overlay is embossed, creating a detailed wood veneer appearance to heighten the realism of the printed grain.

Furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc earned the WorldatWork Seal of Distinction, a a recognition of excellence that recognizes companies who provide a beneficial workplace experience for balancing work-life concerns.