Sophisticated market data helps China's furniture manufacturing industries identify trends, and scope out the competitive landscape, among U.S. customers.

Rock Wood Products will invest $8.75 million to expand its sawmill operation. Creating 12 new jobs, the investment will go toward new machinery and technology – increasing production.

Cabinet Vision, by Vero Software, will be exhibited Nov. 1-2 at a Lockdowel Open House hosted at a Lockdowel facility in Fremont, California.

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. and Norbord Inc. have agreed to swap OSB mills in Quebec. The asset exchange transaction is expected to close in early November. Norbord is transferring ownership of its mill in Val-d’Or, Quebec to LP in exchange for LP's OSB mill in Chambord, Quebec. Both mills are currently shuttered.

Kitchen cabinet sales for Masco fell six percent as it exits part of the new construction business. Overall, the diversified businesses of Masco - whose businesses include Delta faucets and Milgaurd windows, as well as cabinetry lines Kraftmaid, Duracraft and Merillat Cabinet - grew 7 percent, tracking the bustling home improvement and single family home markets.

Lacks Home Products line of premium garage improvement products including high-grade faux window overlays and decorative handles and hinges, is now available in the millwork section of Lowe's.

Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), which manufactures furniture for sale and lease, said third quarter revenue rose slightly to $769 million, a $2 million over a year ago. Net income rose 21 percent, to $29.5 million.

Wood Pro Expo 2017 at Lancaster Host Resort & Convention Center near Philadelphia Oct. 19-20.

At IWF 2016 in Atlanta, Swiss Krono introduced to the U.S. market its latest development of the CLIC-system laminate paneling, which allows for installation with quick and easy assembly without any special tools.