Italian furnishings supplier Poltrona Frau Group will acquire the majority share of Janus et Cie, a Los Angeles producer of luxury outdoor furniture with sales of approximately $100 million. Poltrona Frau Group is a division of Haworth Inc.

Pella Corp. has selected Tim Yaggi as its new president and CEO. He replaces former CEO Pat Meyer, who left the window and door manufacturing giant in October.

MLW Chairs announces expansion of its wood seating plant in Vietnam to double its current size. The expansion will primarily focus on finishing and upholstery as the company expands its product mix to include 'turn-key chairs in a box' for the trade to complement the component business.

A fire at Bachand Woodworking Corporation destroyed the entire facility, says a report from the City of Suffolk, Virginia. Arriving at 6:05 a.m. today, the fire department found the plant engulfed in flames. The fire was declared under control by 6:58, the building a total loss.

Nail Gun Depot, an e-retailer specializing in nail guns, staplers and screw fastening systems, has announced the launch of its new, mobile-optimized website. The redesign will mark Nail Gun Depot’s first major infrastructure upgrade in more than five years.

Seattle’s Center for Architecture and Design sought a more sustainable approach for its own space with building products that save energy and add longevity. The Seattle design center wanted a multi-functional design combining office space, media, meeting and a gallery to promote green design.Ric Peterson of Suyama Peterson Deguchi was charged with the challenge of creating a design center work of art. General contractor Krekow Jennings supervising all components while acquiring and arranging subcontractors.

London’s first timber skyscraper could be a step closer to reality after researchers presented Mayor of London Boris Johnson with conceptual plans for an 80-story, 300 meter high wooden building integrated within the Barbican arts and conference center.

Surge Homes says the technology and design behind its kitchen cabinetry create competitive European-inspired home interiors for the Houston area. Crowd-sourcing customer preferences, the builder contracted with Tendances Concept, a Montreal kitchen and bathroom cabinet manufacturer, to export award-winning cabinetry from Europe.

The Forge, a public woodworking, hackers space and metal crafting collective, is moving to larger quarters following a board and members decision that it needed more space to continue fulfilling its vision. The grand opening of the new center is April 29, according to Joe Rotondi, executive director.

Wood Design, Inc., a Santa Fe, New Mexico manufacturer of custom cabinetry and millwork for high-end customers in Northern New Mexico, Colorado and Texas, received a grant from the state for educating three trainees, totaling $4,750.