Door and countertop manunfacturer VT Industries auctions unneeded wood manufacturing equipment, including roll coaters, drying ovens, finishing sanders and routers.

Newell Rubbermaid reported increased 3Q net sales of $1.55 billion, up 5.8 percent over the previous year.

Masonite Corp., a residential and commercial door manufacturer, announced it has finalized a deal to acquire BirchwoodBest, a manufacturer of commercial and architectural door-skins and of hardwood plywood.

The Cabinet Makers Association and Custom Woodworking Business will partner next February for two days of executive-level education programs for owners and managers of custom woodworking and cabinet companies.

Furniture Brands International reports a $24.5 million net loss, 10 times higher than in Q3 2010. Sales fell 5.1 percent.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BoC) announced it will step up efforts to halt illegal imports of wood, especially shipments arriving from China.

Wood industry plant expansions fed the most viewed stories this week. Consumer spending impacted Furniture Brands International's results, published today. And cabinetry, door and window maker Fortune Brand Home & Security spin-off issued its first earnings report since it went public on the NYSE as FBHS. Companies are rationalizing production: Kimball Hospitality hired Linwood to build furniture for it, while Ethan Allen opened production in Honduras.

WASHINGTON -- Wood should be given preference where applicable for green building projects, according to the findings of a new U.S. Forest Service study..

The Wenger Corp., a manufacturer of wood furnishings for the music and theater businesses, named former Pella Windows VP Christopher S. Simpson president and CEO.

Newly independent parent of MasterBrand Cabinets, says kitchen and bath cabinetry net sales were up 4 percent, with sucess in in-stock cabinetry and vanity programs at Lowe's and the Martha Stewart Living line of cabinets at The Home Depot.