Stiles Machinery is the first wood manufacturing equipment company to offer Woodwork Career Alliance certification in WCA’s Standards of Tool Skills, an industry-approved program to educate woodworkers in the latest techniques and machines.

The snow-crushed Sunco cabinet plant reopened, and furniture makers Jasper Industries and Jofco's merger were among the most viewed wood industry reports this week, plus a cabinet-making robot drew lots of clicks.

PPG Industries announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Spraylat Corp., a privately-owned industrial coatings company based in Pelham, NY.

The NAHB says builder confidence in the housing market continues to grow, bolstered by reports of new homes permitting having risen in September.

A wood milling company has been launched by the Wounded Knee Community Development Corp. near Manderson, SD. Its first product will be pine caskets.

Nationwide production and permitting of new homes rose sharply in September to their highest levels in more than four years, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.

MainStreet America is a year-round showcase of homes where people will be inspired, informed and empowered to build or remodel their home.

Jasper Group and Jofco have signed a letter of Intent to investigate a merger of the two business furniture and casegoods manufacturers. Jofco would become part of the Jasper Group organization.

Restaurant millwork and design firm's acquisition demonstrates TriMark’s commitment to serve the Atlanta market as Century Concepts, Inc. joins TriMark South to build on the successes of both companies.