Architects from around the world have a chance to inspire and be inspired by the myMarvin Architect's Challenge, which is accepting entries for its fourth annual competition.

SSI and Doellken-Woodtape introduced new high-gloss acrylic laminate and high-gloss edgebanding at Globalshop 2012, held March 1-2 in Las Vegas.

Steelcase Inc. has been recognized as one of FORTUNE magazine's 2012 "Most Admired Companies" in the Home Equipment, Furnishings industry sector.

Laminate press and gluing equipment manufacturer Black Bros. Co. has hired Ed Strahota as director of marketing/3-D product manager.

LANGLEY, BC - Hardwoods Distribution Inc.'s purchase of Frank Paxton Lumber in September is being hailed as "one of the highlights of the year," by Lance Blanco, president and CEO of HDI.

Engineered wood and laminate flooring producer Pflederer AG announced Hans Theodor Pfleiderer will step down as a member of the company's Supervisory Board effective April 8, 2012.

Hardwoods Distribution Inc. released its financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2011 .

Sell-through dates have been extended until Dec. 31, 2012, in California for distributors and fabricators of Phase 1 finished goods made with composite wood panels.

Stiles Machinery Inc., in partnership with HOMAG Group of Germany, will host Engineered Wood Flooring Days in High Point, NC on May 2 & 3, 2012.

BOISE, ID - Boise Cascade Holdings LLC reported a $13.8 million net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, bringing its full-year loss to $46.4 million.