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.

A 23-year-old construction worker thought he had a zit. He tried to pop it with a woodworking blade.

The Chinese government has enacted a ban prohibiting commercial timber harvests in its natural forests.

Patrick Industries has acquired Nickell Moulding for approximately $11 million. Nickell Moulding will continue to operate on a stand-alone basis under its brand name and in its existing facility.