Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. named Thomas Halford joined the Wellborn team as the new Chief Operating Officer of all Wellborn related businesses.

SigmaTEK Systems announces the addition of Allan Abram as Chief Financial Officer.

Woodworking machining spindle manufacturer Precision Drive Systems of Bessemer City, NC announced that Bob Barone has joined its North American sales team as Northeast Regional Sales Manager.

Paul Cooke becomes President & CEO of Bosch Rexroth Corporation U.S. and Regional President Americas effective July 1, 2015. He succeeds Berend Bracht who is leaving for personal reasons, the company says.

Grabbing the most views at WoodworkingNetwork.com are the firey Sugi Ban wood finishing technique, a recap of the colors that are helping sell cabinets and furniture this year, and two Project Gallery items:

Masco says it will launch the Merillat Express cabinetry line next month. Aimed at builders, it features 5-day shipping and features four wood species and six door styles, including a new Marlin Shaker style.

Lumber Liquidators, under fire over allegations it sold formaldehyde-laced flooring that was falsely labeled CARB compliant, is now getting support from investment analysts Cantor Fitzgerald, which recommends its stock, and Raymond James, which commissioned tests that support the flooring manufacturer's case.

Whitney Brothers furniture mill room manager Bob Theall turned political pundit yesterday, as Hillary Clinton visited the Keene, NH furniture manufacturer in her Presidential quest.