Green Home Builder Magazine announced that construction on Affordable, Buildable, Certified (ABC) Green Home 2.0 will begin in Walnut, CA.

Halifax Grain Elevator has agreed to invest up to $1 million in return for a maximum 20% equity ownership in the Viridis subsidiary Scotia Atlantic Biomass.

La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced the promotion of Daniel King to President of the company's Retail Segment.

Wood glue maker Elmer's Products could incorporate the underlying technology of Nexabond, a clamp-free instant glue for joinery, into versions of its glue products for woodworkers following a deal with Sirrus.

Peter Melvin Wege, who had a 54-year career at Steelcase Inc., a business co-founded by his father, died July 7. He was 94.

Holz-Her U.S. has named Carlos Castillo as its new executive sales manager. The panel processing equipment maker says Castillo will direct the company's sales activities in the West Coast region.

ScotiaBank says its Forest Products Index edged up in May 2014 as Western Spruce, Pine and Fir and OSB panel rose, then fell back in June. Lumber and panel buyers exercised caution as housing start growth slowed.

Redbud Ridge Custom Shop is searching for an AutoCAD Project Manager/Draftsperson to create shop drawings for custom millwork commercial applications such as hospitals, banks, restaurants, medical facilities.

Plywood and panel maker Arauco will combine all its U.S. and Canadian sales and operations into one organization, effective August 1. Headquarters for Arauco North America will be in Atlanta, GA.