New England Wood Pellet LLC was hit with $147,000 in proposed fines following an investigation into an Oct. 20, 2011 fire at its Jaffrey, NH, plant by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Approximately 16,700 wood drop-side cribs have been recalled by J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp. of Plano, TX.

Post Hardwoods Inc. sustained approximately $3 million in damage from a fire late Friday night. April 27.

From global influences to local products and simple accents to bold, daring spaces, renowned designer and co-owner of Chicago-based Contrast Design Group, Erik Kolacz, shares his insights into the latest design trends for the kitchen and bath.

Known for keeping wood shop work areas comfortable, Big Ass Fans have won the prestigious international red dot product design award for 2012 for its wood-bladed Haiku model fan. Video shows it operating.

Custom cabinetry and millwork company Grand Woodworking added two more experts to its staff. Brett Fix joins in sales; Joe Robbins in drafting and design.

Steelcase promotes two veteran executives to its senior leadership team. Gwinner and Khorramian will report directly to president and CEO James P. Hackett, overseeing key aspects of the company's global strategy.

Red oak and white oak hardwood lumber prices will remain relatively stable with red oak firming during first half of forecast window and softening in second. Chinese white oak demand will offset declines in European demand.

MasterBrand Cabinets parent Fortune Brands reported strong first quarter sales of $799 million, up 12 percent; cabinetry sales rose 3.9 percent to $311 million.