As the Consumer Products Safety Commission revisits table saw safety, electronic brakes could be in the mix, though manufacturers complain. Also topping the weeks news in wood: United Furniture to open a big plant, Jeld-Wen cuts deals, and China's toxic furniture finds a new foe.

Greenply Industries recognized as largest Indian exporter of laminates for its Greenlam line.

Jamie Gowing Cabinetry says it has relocated to a larger 4,000 square foot, state of the art manufacturing location in Hampton, NH. It is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an open house.

An industrial lumber zone has been established by the West African state of Gabon near Libreville in a joint venture with Olam International. Some $200 million will be invested in roads and other infrastructure such as water and power, to open access to vaster forest lands surrounding the area.

According to published reports, Jeld-Wen, a window and door manufacturer based in Klamath Falls, OR, is in the process of selling $448 million in high-yield bonds.

GREEN BAY, WI -– KI, a manufacturer of institutional furniture and movable wall systems, recently participated in “Boss Lift," a national program coordinated by Employer Support for the National Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

Jeld-Wen has entered a consent decree with the Dept. of Justice to settle EPA claims that it violated Clean Air Act rules at plants in four states. The original case was filed in April.

A souped-up sofa hit 101 mph (163 km/hr) on a runway at the Camden Airport in Sydney, Australia, setting a new Guinness World Record.

furniture and building products made in China.are now part of the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center (CDCC) watchdog initiative.

Furniture manufacturer Lexington Home Brands announced Monday it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Sligh Furniture Co.