The former Uniboard 'mega' MDF mill in Moncure, NC, now owned by Arauco, has earned exp, a global engineering firm headquartered in Brampton, an environmental award.

McFarland Cascade Investment Co., a manufacturer of treated wood products, will be absorbed by its competitor Stella-Jones Inc.

Summit Cabinet Coatings cabinet refacing and refinishing process offers homeowners lower-cost and less intrusive options for remodeling.

Countertop fabricator Pro-Lam, Inc. (PLI) has acquired a 40,000-square-foot headquarters and production facility outside Milford, and plans to expand under a new contract with Lowe's.

Armstrong Cabinet Products becomes ACProducts as investor group American Industrial Partners, owners of Northwest Hardwoods, acquires Armstrong's 750 employee operation.

U.L. wood products safety tips post-hurricane Sandy advise immediate removal of pressed wood furnishings and cabinetry, while framing lumber can be scrubbed and flooring and solid countertops can be cleaned later.

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) reported net earnings of $10.1 million on $187.4 million in sales for its first quarter ended Sept. 30.

Restoration Hardware, a furniture and decorative hardware manufacturer, saw its stock prices climb after setting a price for its initial public offering.

Plum Creek Timber Company Inc. (NYSE:PCL) posted earnings of $59 million for the third quarter on revenues of $354 million.

Hardwood lumber exports for Aug. 2012 spike 16% over last year despite despite struggling European market.