Megola Inc. says it has bought the rights to a fire-inhibiting wood treatment technology, AF21, which it plans to blend as a topical treatment with other wood treatment products such as Ecoblu Products Inc.'s FRC Technology, Bluwood and NexGen.

The Elmwood Group Limited, a St. Catharines, ON manufacturer of custom cabinetry, was fined $50,000 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Following is an overview of market conditions for several key North American hardwood lumber species from the editor's of Hardwood Review.

Topping this week's wood industry news was a lawsuit over airplane cabinetry intellectual property by Nordam, against Cessna, followed by the not-unexpected bankruptcy filing of Berkline/Benchcraft furniture.

EcoBlu Products says a deal with wood glue laminate beam manufacturer Calvert Company will allow it to introduce Red Beam treated wood components into Japan, China and Korea.

Lumber and wood products firm Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) reported net earnings of $99 million for the first quarter, on net sales of $1.6 billion.

Jane Bierman,co-founder and owner of Lincoln Windows and Timeline Vinyl Windows, passed away at the age of 91. Ja

The Composite Panel Assn. discussed at its spring meeting industry challenges, including formaldehyde and competitors for biomass resources, as well as achievements the CPA has made in directing legislation and initiatives.

Modifications have been made to two ANSI/BIFMA contract furniture standards.

AWFS Fair 2011 woodworking industry show, running July 20-23 in Las Vegas, has room reservations running at double the pace of the last show, held in 2009.