Crawford Furniture Manufacturing has received court approval to liquidate, and will auction its manufacturing equipment April 24.

WASHINGTON - Approximately 150 workers laid off late last year by Andersen Windows & Doors are covered in a $656,098 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to provide employment-related assistance.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $656,098 grant to provide employment-related assistance to about 150 workers laid off in November and December 2011 by window and door manufacturer Andersen Corp.

Eurosoft, Inc. adds Veneer to its OnCORE brand of software solutions, with stand-alone software is specifically designed to address the unique challenges posed by the production of veneered panels.

MARSHFIELD, MO - Architectural Components Group Inc., a manufacturer of wood wall, suspended wood ceiling systems and other commercial wood veneer products, will receive a $740,000 zero-interest government loan toward financing the expansion of its manufacturing facility.

Manufactured home shipments rose 42.1 percent in January 2012, says the Manufactured Housing Institute. Results are drawn from 45 companies operating 121 plants.

MARSHFIELD, MO - Architectural Components Group, Inc. will receive a $740,000 zero-interest loan to assist with financing the expansion of their manufacturing facility located in the Marshfield Industrial Park.

Nationwide housing starts edged down 1.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000 units in February, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Commerce Department.

Universal Forest Products, Inc. announced 2011 fourth-quarter results that included net sales of $422.0 million, up 11.4 percent over fourth-quarter 2010 net sales of $378.7 million.

Grand Woodworking has launched its flagship brand in Naples, Florida. With deep experience in the highest quality woodworking and custom cabinetry, the company is poised for success.