Powin Corp., a contract manufacturer of furniture and industrial goods, says it is considering increasing its manufacturing in Mexico because China is becoming too expensive.

FORT LAUDERDALE, F – Jefco Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer of marine and specialty hinges, was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for six safety violations following a January incident in which a worker suffered an amputation of three fingers while operating a mechanical power press.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has added formaldehyde and seven other substances to its Report on Carcinogens, what the HHS describes as: "a science-based document that identifies chemicals and biological agents that may put people at increased risk for cancer."

WASHINGTON -- Home builder confidence for single-family homes declined three points in June to a reading of 13 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

LAS VEGAS -- The Cabinet Makers Association will present, the “What’s Your Problem?” event at the AWFS Fair.

WASHINGTON -- The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) have initiated a pilot project today to help "bioenergy companies in the U.S. support responsible forest management through their procurement of woody biomass."

LEESBURG, VA -- North American wood composite panel shipments in May were 479 MMSF compared to 504 MMSF (3/4” basis) for the same month last year, a decrease of 4.8%, according to the Composite Panel Association monthly shipment report.

NEW BERLIN, WI -- Woodmill Products Inc., an architectural millwork shop, is out of business.

Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) says it will layoff employees as it downsizes to align with market demand for its wood specialty, and manufactured housing and construction products.

LITTAU, SWITZERLAND -- John F. Kennedy was President of the U.S. and Russian Yuri Gagarin was the first person to travel into space when Ludwig Striebig registered his patent for a “Device for cutting major structural plates to size or for cutting sections therefrom” – heralding the birth of the vertical panel saw.