DANBURY, CT -- Farooq Kathwari, chairman, president and CEO of Ethan Allen was recently recognized by the U.S. Association for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for his humanitarian efforts.

NASHVILLE -- Gibson Guitar, still smarting from its alleged violations of the Lacey Act, is experimenting with the use of torrefied maple for fret fingerboards.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Steelcase Inc. was honored by the American Society for Training and Development's BEST awards competition.

EAST EDEN, MN -- Milk Specialties Co. (MSC) has refused access by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to an internal report of an alleged ComDust explosion that occurred at its Fon du Lac plant on Aug. 14.

CULVER, OR -- An employee of Mid Columbia Lumber Co. was treated for first and second degree burns to his face as he attempted to shut down an electrical panel to control a fire on Tuesday.

ANN ARBOR, MI -- KraftMaid Cabinetry, a division of Masco Cabinetry, recently laid off approximately 175 employees at its manufacturing plants in Orwell and Middlefield, OH.

PORT ANGELES, WA -- Peninsula Plywood (PenPly), a company that has battled against stubborn economic forces, closed last week, with hopes of one day reopening again.

Cabinetry manufacturer American Woodmark (NASDAQ: AMWD) says second quarter sales rose 19 percent; its insurer pursues lumber manager in fraud case

Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) promoted Keith Allman to Group President, over Brasstech, Delta Faucet, Hansgrohe, Liberty Hardware, Masco Bath, Masco Canada and Mirolin Industries Corporation.

Furniture manufacturer Eagle Industries says it was told by U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Western Kentucky that its reorganization plan will be approved, setting the stage for its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.