Filings continue in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection case of residential and hospitality furniture manufacturer Linwood Furniture LLC.

Steelcase Inc. has been recognized as one of FORTUNE magazine's 2012 "Most Admired Companies" in the Home Equipment, Furnishings industry sector.

Laminate press and gluing equipment manufacturer Black Bros. Co. has hired Ed Strahota as director of marketing/3-D product manager.

LANGLEY, BC - Hardwoods Distribution Inc.'s purchase of Frank Paxton Lumber in September is being hailed as "one of the highlights of the year," by Lance Blanco, president and CEO of HDI.

Engineered wood and laminate flooring producer Pflederer AG announced Hans Theodor Pfleiderer will step down as a member of the company's Supervisory Board effective April 8, 2012.

Sell-through dates have been extended until Dec. 31, 2012, in California for distributors and fabricators of Phase 1 finished goods made with composite wood panels.

BOISE, ID - Boise Cascade Holdings LLC reported a $13.8 million net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, bringing its full-year loss to $46.4 million.

Online cabinet seller Kitchen Resource Direct says it is working with the Ocala National Forest to plant trees representing each kitchen cabinetry purchase.

Pantone LLC today announced PANTONE VIEW home + interiors 2013, a trend forecast containing the nine key color and design themes for home furnishings and interior design in 2013.

LEESBURG, VA - The Composite Panel Association has launched a new website devoted to promoting wood-based composite products and decorative surfaces to architects, designers and specifiers.