Russ Berry, of Allegheny Solid Surface Technologies, Hanover, Pa., was installed as president of the ISFA board. s

Toronto-based GRS Wood Products will move the production of its imported hardwood flooring to Canada following the company’s purchase of the former Durham Furniture plant in Chesley, ON.

Upticks in Far Eastern and Mexican purchasing will halt declines in Red Oak and White Oak prices in the Southeast. Hardwood Review provides regional hardwood pricing outlooks in its weekly lumber supply report.

PHOENIX -- An early Monday morning fire at Wood Expression Fine Custom Cabinetry remains under investigation as a possible arson.

Furniture manufacture Vaughan-Bassett will spend $8 million to buy and outfit a plant adjoining its existing wood products factory in Galax, VA. Video of an earlier Vaughan-Bassett plant expansion story is embedded.

AUSTIN, TX -- The deadline for taking advantage of the negotiated room rates of the two Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo hotels is Friday, January 27.

Maple skateboard laminates, blade brakes for table saws, and the fiery death of a 3,500 year old Cypress were highly viewed at Woodworking Network, but a sawmill accident, the fate of two closed plants topped the news.

Eco Building Products (OTCBB: ECOB) says its Eco Blue Shield treated wood products are in use in New Orleans by Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation for replacing homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Lumber and plywood firm Hood Industries, Inc., leased 74,240 square foot plant in Ayer, MA.

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. recorded net sales of $183.3 million for the second quarter, an increase of 5.7% compared to the same period last year by the residential furniture manufacturer and retailer.