The Philippines Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it will ratchet up efforts to prevent alleged "substandard" plywood from being smuggled into the country from China.

Alarmed by reports of alleged rampant smuggling of plywood from China, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has ordered the close monitoring of the country’s plywood importation, especially those coming from Tsing Tao, Qing Dao and Shandong, China.

Boise Cascade LLC, a vertically integrated wood brand, filed a registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an Initial Public Offering of its Common Stock. The proposed maximum offering price is $200 million.

anada's new home construction market is expected to continue to moderate moving into 2013, according to the Canada Mortgage and Home Corporation (CMHC).

Canada’s new home market is expected to continue to moderate in the last quarter of 2012 and into 2013.

Western Forest Products Inc. said dry weather conditions reduced its logging operations and profits during the third quarter. Still, the companyrecorded its 12th consecutive quarter of pre-tax growth.

IKEA says prisoners made wood components and furniture for it in Cuba and in the former East German Democratic Republic. The wood products giant release the results of an Ernst & Young study begun in May.

Investigation on IKEA Group purchasing practices in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) completed; IKEA Group supports research by victim organisation

Masco will close its two Atkins, VA-based Merillat cabinetry plants in January. Approximately 300 people will be affected by the closures, according to SWVAToday.com, which reported the news.

Custom Woodworking Business magazine's November 2012 issue is now online. Completely redesigned, with increased integration to online slideshows and video, the publication features a new logo and and fresh, vibrant graphics.