Steelcase Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of office furniture promoted Jim Keane from president to COO.

Besse Forest Products Group hopes to reopen and expand its sawmill operation in Escanaba with financial help from the state.

British Columbia's forestry export growth calls for a strong rebound of 18 per cent in 2013, after a flat 2012. Forestry accounts for 30% of the province's exports.

Conifex Timber Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CFF) said it received shipment and delivery of its turbine generator at its power facility situated in Mackenzie, British Columbia in connection with the bioenergy project.

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84 Lumber and hockey All-Stars Brad Richards and Scott Hartnell team up on the "Operation Hat Trick" charity-game roster to benefit families affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Cabinetry and casegoods hardware manufacturer Blum says it will launch its next generation Tandem plus Blumotion drawer runners to its distribution partners on January 7, 2013.

Hardwood product manufacturers face uncertainty over the 'fiscal cliff' and other budget issues roiling Washington. But export markets for lumber will continue to grow in 2013 and saw mills will invest in capacity expansions.

Custom wood shops of all types - hand-built furniture shops, residential cabinetmakers, wood models, toys and household items - are sharing in the online sales boom like other businesses - which tops the wood industry news for the week.

Panel processor Premier EuroCase will soon offer a new product — fully processed laser edgebanded flat panel components, marketed as Elements by Premier.