Eleven builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals were honored yesterday as winners of the National Green Building Awards by the National Association of Home Builders.

Zenith Global Logistics has beefed up its truck fleet opened a new LTL (less than truckload) freight hub in Elkton, MD, to improve shipment of furniture in the Northeast.

Blu Homes Inc., manufacturer of green precision-built prefab homes, recently introduced garages and carports for its homes. Features include custom cabinetry and electric car outlets.

Armstrong World Industries Inc., a manufacturer of wood cabinets, floors and other building products, reported net income of $18.2 million for its first quarter ended March 31, up 34.8% from the first quarter of 2011.

The National Assn. of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) remained flat for the first quarter of 2012, decreasing one point to 47 from the previously upward revision to 48 last quarter.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings, and cabinets, today reported first quarter 2012 results.

Gladiator GarageWorks, a division of Whirlpool Corp. and manufacturer of garage organizing products, recently revealed its new line of office furniture for large and small businesses.

Hooker Furniture appointed veteran sales representative Cowan to vice president-special accounts.

Hooker Furniture (Nasdaq:HOFT) has named Matt Cowan to the position of Vice President--Special Accounts.

How can small businesses, including woodshops, succeed in a global economy? Know your market and stay in front, remain flexible and manage labor costs.