PRINCETON, WV -- The Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC) has scheduled three one-day programs for the wood products industry to take place during the first half of 2012.

NASHVILLE, TN -- Gibson Guitar has been granted more time to prepare for its federal court hearing concerning imported wood confiscated by federal agents at its plants.

Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been finalized for multilayered wood flooring from China. The International Trade Administration published the final determination Dec. 8 in the Federal Register.

Bassett Furniture has named Renee Loper as vice president of independent retail business development and marketing.

Stanley Furniture Co. Inc. has elected Micah S. Goldstein to its Board of Directors.

RTA furniture manufacturer Bush Industries has completed a sale-leaseback transaction of one of its Erie, PA, buildings to LORD Corp.

California Redwood Company, Arcata, CA announced layoffs last month, and Sierra Pine, Roseville, CA, will let go 48 people Dec. 16.

Fontana Wholesale Lumber in Fontana, California says it completed a six-month field trial with Southern California Gas Co. using ultra low-emission control technology for natural gas-powered engines.

KREAMER, PA -- Wood-Mode Inc., a manufacturer of wood cabinets and closets organization systems was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for allegedly exposing workers to safety and health hazards at its Kreamer facility.

NEW YORK -- Joseph Shamie, president of Delta Children's Products, which includes wood furniture and other products for infants and toddlers, was recently honored with the Humanitarian Award from Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) at the organization's annual gala in New York City.