Hardwood price increases are expected in the fourth quarter.

Morantz Custom Cabinetry makes the WOOD 100 for 2012, as it looks to repeat its high levels of sales following double-digit growth in 2011.

Among top wood industry reports this week: an articulated bandsaw from Italy was a hit at WoodworkingNetwork after it showed at IWF 2012 last month. Uniboard's sale, Haworth's closure and Chinese-made bamboo cabinets were also highly viewed.

Harmonson Stairs will be the site of an auction Oct. 2, as the company sells off its Multiax 4-axis and 5-axis CNCs, Cantek rip saw, and Timesavers and other sanders, as well as a Weinig Profimat 5-head moulder.

Frank Miller Lumber hired Mark Hoffman as VP sales responsible for directing the marketing and sales activities of the

Stanley Furniture has filed suit against Whalen Furniture and Costco Wholesale Corp. for trademark infringement, trade dress infringement and unfair competition in regards to its MyHaven furniture collection.

Teragren, a manufacturer of bamboo flooring, panels, veneer and worktops, has added A&M Supply Corporation to its distribution network covering Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

Canadian housing starts, fueled by huge high-rise-living project in the Toronto area, climbed 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted average of 224,900 units in August, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Summit Cabinet Coatings recently premiered its new website featuring improved search engine rankings, enhanced appearance, increased functionality and blogs.

Hooker Furniture reported net income of $1.5 million for its second quarter ended July 29, down 10.4% from the same period last year.