Wood manufacturing acquisitions, regulation, and capital investment topped the week's news: furniture maker Knoll acquired two firms; HNI's earnings rose; LACEY Act law changes hit Congress; Fortune Brands (MasterBrand Cabinets) upped capital investment and took a $90 M write down.

AUSTIN, TX -- The 8th Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo, featuring the 3rd Custom Cabinet Conference, is just around the corner.

WoodworkingNetwork's Rick Hill named national director of WoodLINKS USA wood industry education programming and advocacy group.

HNI Corp.'s reported fiscal 2011 net sales of $1.8 billion, a 9 percent increase from the prior year, with an income from continuing operations of $45.7 million, a 54 percent increase.

CAMBRIDGE, ON --Royce//Ayr has added new PCD cutting tool making capacity.

C.H. Briggs Co. has been awarded distribution rights for Valspar wood finishes in the mid-Atlantic region.

The Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assn.has received approval by the ANSI on new lounge and public seating and vertical files standards.

Decorative overlay manufacturer CDM Décor Papers has discontinued business. The company filed for bankruptcy on Jan. 31 and will hold a creditors meeting on Feb. 21.

Knoll Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire outdoor furniture manufacturer Richard Schultz Design Inc. The acquisition is expected to close by March 1. Knoll also announced it has acquired FilzFelt.