Patrick Industries net sales increased $43 million, a 29% rise, to $189 million, driven by acquisitions, and by wood components revenue from growing recreational vehicle and manufactured housing markets.

More cabinet companies were added to the FDM 300 in 2014.

At Cabinets & Closets 2015, Brigitte Fabi, CMKBD, leads off the "Business of Design" conference with a presentation on NKBA design trends. Fabi, with Drury Design in Glen Ellyn, IL, won 1st Place in the NKBA 2015 Design Competition.

EXEL North America, Inc. – manufacturers of Kremlin Rexson and SAMES brand products located in Plymouth, MI, would like to announce that Mr. Kevin Higgins is rejoining our organization as Director of Sales for General Industrial Distribution.

Potlatch Corporation (Nasdaq:PCH) announced that it has hired Mark Bice as Real Estate and Acquisition Manager effective March 2nd.

Cefla North America, a leading provider of finishing, decoration and digital printing solutions for wood, metal, glass and other applications, is pleased to announce the promotion of Roberto Bolognini to Finishing Group Sales Manager.

PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) industrial coatings business has introduced ENVIROCRON(R) HTE (high-transfer-efficiency) powder coating, featuring a proprietary bisphenol A (BPA)-free polyester formulation that has a faster application build rate than traditional polyester coatings while providing more uniform coverage on complex parts and surfaces and reducing material waste.

Redwood burl poaching could become a felony if a new bill introduced by northern California lawmakers becomes law.

Northwest Hardwoods Inc. (NWH) has recently completed the acquisition of Industrial Timber & Lumber Company (ITL) based in Beachwood, Ohio. NWH is headquartered in Tacoma, WA and has operations in the United States, Canada, China, and Japan.

Lawyers for Ashley Furniture Industries released an official letter to OSHA disputing its claims the company violated safety regulations. Mandatory mediation is expected.