DALLAS -- East Teak Fine Hardwoods Inc., an importer of teak lumber and other hardwood products, announced that the company has been renamed to broaden the brand emphasis from teak woods to all fine hardwoods. The company formerly operated as East Teak Trading Group Inc. Other changes taking place to reflect the new company image will be a re-branding strategy that will include a new logo design, Web site redesign, and the redesign and creation of other marketing materials to help support East Teak's new image.

BUFFALO, NY -- Veneer Systems re-launched its Web Site – www.veneersystems.com – featuring an enhanced Web design. New features include a concise product navigation menu, full function shopping cart system with optional registration and downloadable MSDS and technical data sheets for all veneering and splicing adhesives.

ST. LOUIS -- Huttig Building Products Inc., a distributor of millwork, building materials and wood products, reported a decline in sales of 3% in the third quarter 2006 to $294.2 million, according to Yahoo. The company also announced its decision to close, in the fourth quarter of 2006, two smaller distribution centers, one in Albany, NY, and the other in Grand Rapids, MI.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA -- TRACO, a manufacturer windows and doors, is expanding an 80,000-square-foot building for a new plant in Bainbridge, GA, according to The Post-Searchlight. The construction completion date is scheduled for the first quarter of 2007. TRACO President and CEO Robert P. Randall said a key factor in the company’s decision was the strategic location of Bainbridge to the Gulf Coast.

HUNTINGBURG, IN – OFS announced plans to build a new $7 million to $8 million education and recreation center to attract clients, according to

ORANGEBURG, SC -- Decolam Inc., an independent laminator and fabricator of wood components, recently invested in a thermal-fused melamine press, enabling the company to expand its production capacity of melamine sevenfold, according to The Orangeburg Times and Democrat.

LEWISTON, ME -- Modern Woodcrafts LLC, a manufacturer of store fixtures, casework and architectural woodwork, announced the appointment of Michael St.

DALLAS -- East Teak Fine Hardwoods Inc., an importer and supplier of teak lumber and other hardwood products, announced Nov.

MILAN, ITALY -- The quarterly survey by the studies office of ACIMALL, an association of Italian manufacturers of woodworking technology, shows an increase in orders by as much as 13.5% for associated companies during the July t

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- NorthStar Chemicals Inc., an adhesive manufacturer specializing in ACS applications systems serving the HPL, HVAC, manufactured housing, RV and marine markets, announced Oct. 8 that it has been acquired by 3M for an undisclosed sum.