U.S. wood pellet exports climbed dramatically in the first half of 2012, outstripping Canada to make the United States the largest wood pellet exporter in the world, says the North American Wood Fiber Review.
Hafele America, a distributor of hardware for cabinets, closets and other products, will host a pair of Oktoberfest events at its New York City showroom, October 26 and 27.
MasterBrand Cabinets parent Fortune Brands Home & Security says the stockholder rights plan adopted prior to its spin off from Fortune Brands has expired.
A group of 142 wood industry representatives took part in a tour of technology of seven woodworking facilities as part of the Wood Component Manufacturers Assn. Fall Conference and Plant Tour Event, held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in the Minneapolis, MN, area.
John Murphy, CEO and co-owner of Murphy Co., a manufacturer of hardwood plywood and other wood products, field a lawsuit against three relatives alleging that they are breaking the terms of a 2001 buy/sell agreement.
At its annual fall meeting, the Wood Component Manufacturers Assn. announced its slate of officers for the new term. The WCMA also honored Lawser on his retirement.
Summit Cabinet Coatings say it just completed a major, commercial renovation of the Fort Collins (CO) Club, remodeling and refacing cabinets in the locker rooms, including 630 doors.
The U.S. Green Building Council opened a comment period for proposed LEED green building comments. The fifth comment period, closing Dec. 10, provides a copy of the latest standards with notes where any substantive changes have been made.