Advanced Cabinet Systems (ACS), a manufacturer of Division 12 Plastic Laminate Casework and retail store fixtures, is drawing on students of local educational institutions to help lay the groundwork for its future workforce.

The Home Depot closed its remaining seven home improvement big box stores in China, laying off 850. Lack of a DIY culture and fewer free standing homes were cited. A $160 Million charge against earning will be taken.

RV hardwood furniture maker Creative Wood Designs, Inc. its existing 250,000 square foot factory and assets were acquired by Patrick Industries for $5.7 million.

A director of EGNI Ltd., a wood processing firm, was cleared of charges of generating clouds of wood dust that were deemed unsafe to area residents.

The Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo (WMS), Canada’s national woodworking show, is returning by popular demand to the International Centre, mere minutes from Toronto’s Pearson International, October 24-26, 2013.

Building materials supplier Universal Supply Company acquired American Classic Cabinet, Haddonfield, NJ, its four kitchen showroom for contractors.

California's controversial Table Saw Safety Act, which breezed through the Assembly in a 64-4 vote, is dead - for now at least - after the Senate failed to bring the bill up for a vote.

Lumber Liquidators, North America’s leading specialty retailer of hardwood flooring, announced today that its new Floor Finder app is now available to iPhone and iPad users.

Approximately 800 wood industry professionals are participating at the National Hardwood Lumber Association's (NHLA) annual convention taking place through Saturday morning at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.

Hardwood price increases are expected in the fourth quarter.