Owens Flooring by Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer of engineered Plankfloor, has promoted Mike Luccasen to National Sales Manager.

Masonite, the publicly traded manufacturer of doors, says it has developed built-in mini-blinds that offer superior functionality to nearly eliminate common callbacks for installing contractors use them. Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR) supplies interior and exterior doors to 7,000 customers in 80 countries.

Pierre de Villeméjane has been appointed president and CEO of Heritage Home Group LLC. De Villeméjane has served on the board of directors since the home furnishings company was created in November 2013 following the demise of Furniture Brands International.

StevensWood announced DixiePly in Charlotte, North Carolina will be distributing its Legno Collection textured panel products.

Makers of what they say is the first large format, mobile CO² laser engraving/cutting machine – AP Lazer – expect this woodworking machine to gain recognition as "the next big thing, even bigger than 3D printing," in a wide range of industries, including casket manufacturing.

Milesi Wood Coatings high performance professional wood coatings will now be distributed by Pinellas Paint & Industrial Finishes Inc., located in Pinellas Park, FL.

Asia Plantation Capital says it completed an agarwood planting in Malaysia, where the Aquilaria Sinensis species is being grown specifically for the high value market in China. It is also looking as using Agarwood for cancer treatments.

American Woodmark Corp., which supplies cabinetry to the new construction and remodeling industries, announced today that Rob Adams has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Value Stream Operations.

The Norcross, GA-area development commission says it visited LifeArt Cabinetry in Fuzhou, China this summer. In 2014, the Fouzou, China-based company opened a 100,000 square foot warehouse in Norcross, from which it distributes a sizeable volume of ready to assemble kitchen cabinetry.

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