This year the North American market for 3D laminated thermofoil turns 24. While there were some struggles in its infancy, the good news is 3D laminating now produces components that are both aesthetically pleasing and extremely durable.

Wood industry impact by the Canadian Pacific rail strike, Ashley Furniture expansion, fraud at flooring and lumber firm Sino-Forest, stain wiping building an Ash wood dining table were most read this week.

We have coverage of next month’s IWF exhibition in this issue, and there is a lot more online at www.cabinetmaker.com and in our IWF Pre-Show Planner, which is being updated several times before the Aug. 22-25 show dates.

Recognized for excellence during the fourth annual Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) design competition, Amerlux received Five Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Awards at LightFair International in Las Vegas.

Habitat for Humanity International is ranked as the sixth largest homebuilder in the United States with 6,032 closings in 2010, according to Builder magazine’s annual survey. This is the second consecutive year Habitat has ranked in the top 10 on the list.

Pioneer Millworks is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Alling to the company’s West Coast team, signaling the company’s growth and confidence in the market as reclaimed wood continues to gain popularity in commercial and residential design.

Higuera Hardwoods LLC is now manufacturing and distributing quality (FSC) Forestry Stewardship Certified bamboo products to the greater state of Michigan through Public Lumber Company.

AWFS' Education Director Nancy Fister has received the 2012 Los Angeles County Industrial and Technology Education Association (LACITEA) Industry Person of the Year Award for her efforts towards industry education and career and technical education advocacy.

Leaders from across the hospitality design world met in Las Vegas from May 15 to 17, 2012, at HD Expo to shape the future of their industry through discussion, demonstration, and collaboration.

Tour Northland Forest Products' state-of-the-art moulding and dimension lumber facility.