FRANKLIN, VA --Laid-off employees of ATC Panel's particleboard plant in Franklin remain wary about getting their jobs back at the plant that's been idle since October 2008, according to the Tidewater News.

DEERFIELD, IL -- Pregis Corp. has launched a new website for its IntelliPack foam-in-place (FIP) business unit.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Ethan Allen Operations Inc., a manufacturer of Ethan Allen Interiors, will expand in Old Fort.

RALEIGH, NC -- Ethan Allen Operations Inc., a manufacturer of Ethan Allen Interiors, plans to expand its production plant in Old Fort, NC.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate unanimously passed S.Res. 411, "Hardwood Resolution."

A resolution recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging that United States hardwoods and the products derived from United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program to promote construction of environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.

WATERBURY, VT -- Super Thin Saws Inc., a manufacturer of blades for ripsaws and other wood product applications, announced special promotions for the International Woodworking Fair, August 25-28 in Atlanta.

HANOI, VIETNAM -- Vietman, the second leading source of U.S. wood furniture imports, is suffering the aftershocks of the global economic crisis, according to Viet Nam Business News.

U.S. Home Systems, Inc reported second quarter revenues rose 38 percent to $35.2 million

Cabins, cottages with rustic wood interiors being sold by builders pitching less-expensive second homes.