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.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (R-GA) introduced the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act (FOCUS) Act of 2012, H.R. 4171, a companion bill to the S. 2062 that Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced last month in the Senate.

Legislation prevents the federal government from applying foreign law to American citizens and businesses.

STATESVILLE, NC - Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (Nasdaq: KEQU), a manufacturer of laboratory technical and laminate furniture products, announced that its board of directors elected David Rausch as president and CEO.

Early in the month, sales volume remained relatively constant. Sales volume decreased in Week 12 in response to escalating prices; in Week 13, as prices declined, sales volume picked up again.

Each year, one week in April is marked as National Window Safety Week. The National Safety Council (NSC) provides parents and caretakers with important safety tips that will help protect children year round.