Preliminary figures released last month by Acimall show sales of Italian woodworking machinery decreased in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Wood-flooring and forestry firm Sino-Forest bankruptcy filing; files $4 billion defamation suit against financial analysts

Sino-Forest Corporation ("Sino-Forest" or the "Company") (TSX:TRE) announced that, further to its news release issued earlier today, the Company has obtained an initial order (the "Order") from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "Court") for creditor protection pursuant to the provisions of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA").

Sino-Forest Announces CCAA Filing to Pursue Third Party Sale Transaction Or Restructuring with Noteholders; Commences Action Against Muddy Waters

HENRY COUNTY, VA - The former Bassett Furniture Superior Line plant, undergoing demolition, was destroyed in a fire that started early last Thursday evening.

ATHENS, GA – Forisk Consulting donated its Wood Demand Research Program to the University of Georgia Center for Forest Business.

Alexandria Moulding, a manufacturer and distributor of mouldings and related millwork products, has acquired Royal Woodworking of Bradford, ON.

SCHOPFLOCH, GERMANY - Homag Group reached agreements with the works councils of its subsidiary companies Buetfering Schleiftechnik GmbH, Beckum, and Torwegge Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen GmbH, Löhne, as well as with the its own works council on the terms for a planned restructuring. The plan includes closing three of the Homag Group's 11 production facilities.

The kitchen design experts at Poggenpohl and celebrity chef Eric Ripert recently launched The Eric Ripert Kitchen by Poggenpohl to kickoff Modenus Blog Tour N.Y. 2012.

WARROAD, MN - Marvin Windows is seeking entries for its fourth annual myMarvin Architect's Challenge.