JASPER, OR -- Fire investigators were still trying to determine the cause of a blaze that claimed three buildings at Jasper Wood Products Sunday night.

VANCOUVER, BC -- James Shepard, president and CEO of Canfor, plans to retire at the company’s next annual general meeting of shareholders, currently scheduled for May 5.

idX San Antonio opens a new Texas division, and will begin hiring.

BAD SALZUFLEN, GERMANY -- ZOW, an annual trade show for the European furniture and cabinet industry, attracted nearly 15,000 attendees during its four-day stand, Feb. 14-17.

WASHINGTON -- The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched the CMP Wizard, an interactive online tool to help LEED Professionals understand their Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) requirements and explore continuing education options.

RAMPA TEC Inc. will service and stock Hans Bruegmann's RAMPA brand of inserts for the North American market and will anchor the company's increased activities in Canada and the United States.

BOISE, ID -- Boise Cascade Holdings LLC reported a $16.2 million net loss for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010, and a $6.1 million full year 2010 net loss.

Prototypes of the top 12 entries of the PAVE the Way 3D Design Challenge will be on display during GlobalShop, held March 28-30 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Merillat says it will begin promoting its CoreGuard Sink Base cabinetry, with discounts and ad tie-ins featuring "brand ambassador" Australian chef Curtis Stone.

Lumber pricing spiked in the aftermath of Japan's massive earthquake. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange reports pricing on May lumber futures rose 0.7 percent to $311.10 per 1,000 board feet, but later retreated.