Most viewed wood stories this week: Gibson Guitars tests maple as a substitute for protected species on fretwork. KraftMaid lays off 175 workers; and a possible ComDust explosion sets up a stand-off with OSHA. Plus acquisitions, auctions, and electrical explosions.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said 440 drop-side cribs made in China are being voluntarily recalled by Quebec furniture firm Dutalier Group.

Cabinet and closet manufacturer Canyon Creek introduced its Katana frameless cabinetry line, which features 19 different door styles, including mitered and M&T wood door styles.

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Assn. announces the membership of Atlanta Hardwood Corp. of Mableton, GA, to the wood products organization.

Residential furniture manufacturer Dutailier Group Inc. announced it has promoted David Fontaine to the position of executive vice president.

Indiana Furniture announced plans to expand its operations, creating up to 10 new high-wage jobs by 2015. The office furniture manufacturer also said it will add a 30,000 square-foot addition to one of its existing manufacturing facilities.

Sales of newly built homes inched up last month, as the nationwide inventory of new holds for sale hit a record low of 162,000 units in October.

The 2011 edition of the North American Fenestration standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS-11) has received final approval and is now available.

True North Woodcraft llc, Greeley, Colorado custom cabinet manufacturer, is the site of a Dec. 8 auction managed by Hilco in conjunction with Stiles Machinery.

An insurer for cabinet giant American Woodmark has asked a judge to issue a summary judgment - hoping to bypass a trial in a multi-million lumber buying fraud case.