Finishing R&D: Out of the Labs, into Your Plant, as Dr. Phil Evans describes practical developments from his wood materials research at Wood Tech Summit 2012, Oct. 22-23 at the downtown University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC campus.

Manufacturer of residential and light commercial window and patio vinyl and wood-clad door products makes significant investment, adding jobs.

Thonet, renown for its steam bent wood chairs, commissioned architect/designer Andy Martin to create a bentwood bicycle paying homage to the company's original mid-19th century seating.

Hooker Furniture announced the launch of its Rhapsody Collection, which it says provides a casual yet sophisticated look for living space. The collection includes furniture for the living room, bedroom, dining room, home office and home entertainment.

The cabinet and vanity manufacturing industry is projecting an 8.6% growth in 2012 based on increases in consumer spending and a stabilization in the housing market, according to a recent study by IBISWorld.

Roseburg Forest Products has promoted Grady Mulbery to the newly created position of vice president of manufacturing.

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.