Flakeboard, North America's largest manufacturer of particleboard, MDF and thermally fused laminate (TFL), and General International, a leading supplier of classic woodworking equipment, have signed on as official sponsors of the 2013 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo (WMS).

The AWFS Fair opens next week at the Las Vegas Convention Center for a four-day run- July 24-27. The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), organizer of the event, promises “Work-Smart Solutions Around Every Corner.”

Furniture Brands International (NYSE:FBN) has received its second notice in less than a year that it has fallen below the New York Stock Exchange's contitued listing standards.

AWI members will learn business lessons from methods used by Disney and DeWALT.

La-Z-Boy Inc. posted net income of $46.4 million for its 2013 fiscal year, down 47.3% from the prior year.

Steve Shifman, President and CEO at Michelman, was given the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year. The award recognizes innovation in entrepreneurs.

Bioformix, a manufacturer of polymer platforms, announces the appointment of Mark Holzer as vice president of strategic accounts.

The Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.) has appointed Todd Dittman executive director. He will succeed Klein Merriman, who will retire in August.