A European technology tour is being planned by the Wood Component Manufacturers Association in conjunction with Weinig and Biesse America. The all-inclusive tour to Germany and Italy is scheduled to take place March 13-19.

The US Hardwood Lumber Industrial Coalition is again calling into question the need for a Hardwood Checkoff Program, claiming the latest round of revisions would generate revenues of less than $2 million, an amount smaller than that claimed by the program's proponents and far below the $10 million sought in the original proposal.

At its annual fall meeting, the Wood Component Manufacturers Association announced its slate of officers for the new term. The WCMA Fall Conference and Plant Tour Event was held September 20-22 in Sherbrooke, QC.

Hooker Furniture reported a 73% net income gain this month, totalling $3.9 million, as sales in its second quarter rose to $60 million - up over 9 percent. Conversion of an enterprise resource planning system at the Sam Moore Upholstery Division adversly affected results.

Jeld-Wen says its recent acquisition of Aneeta window systems in Australia strengthens its global product portfolio. The window eliminates the sash, creating a full glass field on horizontal and vertical opening windows. The deal follows the August acquisition of Dooria, a 200-employee Norwegian door manufacturer.

Furniture manufacturer Ethan Allen Interiors Inc expands showrooms in the U.S. and Europe as it fends off unwanted overtures from a hedge fund.

Angie’s List set a strategic relationship with Masonite to provide the manufacturer's line-up of exterior and interior doors to Angie’s List members, with installation available from Angie’s List installers.

FERDINAND, IN — Upholstered furniture maker Best Home Furnishings has broken ground for a $3.1 million expansion at its Ferdinand, IN-based facility. Targeted for completion in August 2016, the 100,000-square-foot expansion will boost the size of the furniture supplier’s overall facilities to 1.2 million square feet.

OSHA fined Ross Logging $42,000 for safety violations. The Seth, WV company was cited for letting workers operate chain saws without safety boots and were drop starting stalled saws.

Lockdowel, a designer/manufacturer of innovative fastening systems for cabinets, closets, casegoods and other woodworking applications, has joined the Cabinet Makers Association as an Associate member.