MADE: In America, a not-for-profit educational organization based in Washington, DC, will honor Century Furniture and Duralee Fine Furniture, two iconic names in furniture manufacturing, for their work in supporting American manufacturing.

ROCKLIN, CA -- Fire investigators are still trying to determine the precise cause of a June 2 fire at SierraPine's MDF mill in Rocklin.

MARTINSVILLE, VA -- Hooker Furniture, manufacturer and importer of residential furniture, reported net sales of $58.4 million for its fiscal 2012 first quarter ended May 1.

RESTON, VA -- Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association members elected Brian Beakler to serve as its 2011-12 chairman.

LEESBURG, VA -- Shipments of thermally fused melamine (TFM) panels for April 2011 remained the same compared to the same period in 2010 at 116 MMSF, according to the Composite Panel Association.

SCHOLPFLOCH, GERMANY -- Homag Group AG, a global leader in woodworking machinery, reported record order intake at Ligna, held May 30-June 3 in Hannover, Germany.

HUDSON, NC -- Multiple explosions that triggered a massive fire May 28 at RPM Finishes Group facility remains under investigation.

WASHINGTON -- New federal standards which effectivelyban future manufacture and sale of drop-side cribs take affect June 28.

AUSTIN, TX -- The 8th annual Closets & Home Organization Conference & Expo will hit the stage February 15-17 in Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World."

BIFMA Executive Director Tom Reardon talks to WoodworkingNetwork.com about the state of the contract furniture industry, NeoCon and the success of BIFMA's level certification program for furniture sustainability.