Lumber production dropped 6% and International Forest Products (Interfor) reported a net loss of $6.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Aaron's Inc. announced has elected Ronald W. Allen as president and CEO of the sales and lease ownership firm.

BATESVILLE,IN - Heartwood Manufacturing, a maker of custom wood and metal products, has expanded its capabilities with the addition of four new machines from Biesse America.

Components manufacturer and distributor Patrick Industries Inc. reported a 35 percent net sales increase, to $78.3 million for the fourth quarter fiscal ending Dec. 31.

Wood manufacturing plant investment and reorganization top reports again this week. Leggett & Platt consolidates a store fixtures plant; Dynamic Wood and Eastern Millwork expand.

A new contemporary furniture, lighting and design fair, DNA, will launch in September 2012 in Copenhagen.

Microvellum Inc. announced it has expanded its AutoCAD woodworking design and manufacturing software products into India.

Window and door manufacturer Soft-Lite LLC announced it has added a second state-of-the-art laminator line at its manufacturing facility in Streetsboro, OH.

COLUMBUS, OH - Franklin International launched a newly designed website for woodworkers and other users of its Titebond brand of adhesives, caulks and sealants.