Global tool manufacturer redefines brands combining PortaMate into BoraTool and increases product offerings with the acquisition of Centipede Tools

Wood Pro Expo attendees must register for February 14 tour to participate.

NASHVILLE – Cabinetry and flooring provider Cabinets To Go announced plans to expand flooring operations at its Lawrenceburg, Tennessee facility. The $6.5 million investment is expected to create 70 new jobs. The company said funds will be used for equipment to manufacture its new brand of engineered hardwood flooring, Robusto Floors. In addition to flooring, Cabinets To Go recently added countertops and installation services to its kitchen and bath cabinetry offerings.

German planed wood product exports are seeing a massive rise.

Bassett Furniture Industries has agreed to purchase certain Lane Venture operating assets for $15.5 million in cash. Owned by Heritage Home Group, Lane Venture specializes in outdoor home furnishings.

Entries are being accepted for the popular Young Woodworking Professionals competition, which recognizes outstanding projects and the young wood pros that created them. The free competition kicks off Young Woodworking Professionals week, Woodworking Network's salute to woodworkers ages 18-35, which takes place Jan. 8-12.

Roseburg is reorganizing its marketing and national accounts structure in anticipation of the upcoming retirement of Mark McLean as director of both functions for the company.

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has expanded its selection of rolling barn door hardware to offer a wider array of affordable solutions for hanging custom-crafted doors.

House of Fara specializes in the manufacturing of standard, decorative, and embossed hardwood mouldings, in addition to other specialty products.

NAP Gladu, a manufacturer of specialized carbide and PCD cutting tools, has acquired Eide Saw & Tool Service Inc., a maker of carbide-tipped saws, cold saws, and band saws.