WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released its 111th congressional Voting Record on manufacturing issues.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) today released its 111th congressional Voting Record on manufacturing issues.

Even in this soft economy, we are prone to hear many wood products executives moan that they can't find good help. Here are two industry causes that you can help that will help your own cause.

Momentive Performance Materials Holdings Inc., the parent company of Momentive Performance Materials Inc., and Hexion LLC, the parent company of Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., today completed the previously announced combination of Hexion and Momentive, creating a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials.

On Sept. 28, the Composite Panel Assn. Board elected its 2011 officers. They are: Mike Blosser, Louisiana-Pacific, 2011 chairman-elect; James Hogg, Uniboard Canada, vice chairman-elect; and Bryan Wilson, Temple-Inland, is secretary/treasurer-elect.

Momentive Performance Materials Holdings Inc. and Hexion LLC have completed a merger. The newly formed company will operate under the Momentive name.

A wood cabinetry study reports a 1.7% drop in sales in August 2010.

The wood furniture firm has launched a renewable energy project.

The wood cabinetry hardware firm is offering home makeover gifts in time for the holidays.

The wood and home improvement store program simplifies loan fulfillment.