Ethan Allen is proud to announce that it has received an Environmental Merit Award from the New England Office of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “for outstanding efforts in preserving New England’s environment.

An estimated 1.7 million households in 10 major centres undertook renovations in 2011 according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC's) Renovation and Home Purchase Survey released today.

The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), a leading indicator for the multifamily market released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today, recorded its highest reading since the third quarter of 2005 with an index level of 51.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released the Kitchen & Bath Market Report for the first quarter. Results conveyed that showroom traffic, which is traditionally up and down from quarter to quarter, rose 8% in the first quarter of the year to 24 consumers visiting the average kitchen and bath showroom in March.

Wood veneer edgebanding tape, available in a variety of species, enhances kitchen cabinetry simply by concealing the edges of its plywood carcass, giving the project that seamless look of solid wood.

U.S. hardwood lumber exports remained strong in March 2012, the latest month for which trade data are available.

La-Z-Boy is seeking help from local and state officials to help it expand its manufacturing plant in Dayton.

Carter Products will exhibit the MagFence II at IWF 2012. It offers a simpler and faster way to attach a fence to most popular band saws, table saws, or any other device with a ferrous-metal table employing the use of powerful magnets.

Camcad Technologies, Inc. says it will provide software and support for multi-axis CNC router builder C.R. Onsrud, whose equipment is widely used in wood manufacturing and other industries.

No injuries were reported in a fire Wednesday night at Tolko Industries' sawmill in Merritt.