Dick Resch, CEO of Wisconsin furniture building giant KI, donated then remodeled a Green Bay, WI home for returning veterans.

Despite a 3.6% drop in net sales to $287.3 million, Furniture Brands International reported a net earnings gain of $379,000 for the first quarter 2012, up significantly from the $3.1 million loss recorded in the same time period a year ago.

KI CEO Dick Resch, Rebuilding Together and scores of volunteers and veterans recently dedicated the KI Hope House in Green Bay as part of the national Heroes at Home veteran’s housing program.

Custom architectural millwork and cabinetry firm O.B. Williams Company details how it was contracted to manufacture custom mahogany windows and doors and exterior millwork for Robert A.M. Stern Architects

OSHA's recent press release announcing $147,000 in fines against New England Wood Pellet, also admonished "the employer's failure to effectively minimize and address clearly recognized hazards that could kill or disable workers in a catastrophic incident." Was that over the top? The pellet maker thinks so.

Charlotte-based sia Abrasives, Inc. USA is pleased to announce that Joseph Masters has been named “Marketing Manager” effective March 26th, 2012. Additionally, starting in April, Tommy Scott, Walker Eastham, and Joshua Harris will join the company as Territory Sales Managers.

CustomMade.com online market for custom woodworkers and other custom craft professionals, says Google Ventures and Schooner provided $4 million round of financing.

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Chinese domestic demand fueled growth in hardwood lumber sales to the region, though price competition remained tough. Vietnamese and Malaysian manufacturers meanwhile continued to benefit from a shift in manufacturing away from China into lower-cost regions.