The Collins Companies announced it has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification of its hardwood mill, located in Richwood, WV (FSC-C107861). This mill is the ninth Collins' site to receive FSC certification.

JASPER, IN -- Kimball Office appointed David Fields as director of brand strategy.

Home storage and organization supplier Rev-A-Shelf has named Chris Tress as its Director of Lighting.

Union workers at the Swedwood factory in Danville, VA, have approved a three-year contract with the IKEA furniture manufacturing plant. It is the group’s first collective bargaining agreement and is expected to go into effect upon signing.

PORT ANGELES, WA -- Penisula Plywood (PenPly), which has had numerous highs and lows since reopening in March 2010, is closed pending finding a new owner.

China wood flooring firm's largest shareholder, Richard Chandler of New Zealand, says board should step down; class action suit follows bond default

Foliot Furniture announced it will move the manufacturing of its contract furniture seating line from Greeneville, TN, to its plants in Las Vegas, NV, and St. Jerome, QUE.

KI announced last week it will expand production at its Bonduel, WI-based contract furniture plant, adding 30 to 45 jobs within the next two years.

AUSTIN, TX – Advance discount registration for the 2012 Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo, Feb. 15-17 at the Austin Convention Center, ends Thursday, Feb. 2.

Gary George Designs Inc. will open a new manufacturing facility in High Point, NC, for production of its upholstered furniture for the residential, contract and hospitality markets. Between 25-30 new jobs are expected to be added.