SCHOPFLOCH, GERMANY -- Homag Group, a manufacturer of woodworking machinery a nd software, will display eSOLUTION CAD/Cam software at Ligna Hannover, May 20-June 3 in Hannover, Germany.

NEUMARKT, GERMANY -- Pfleiderer AG, a global manufacturer and distributor of wood composite panels, announced that the boards of all its creditors have approved the extension of the standstill agreement until May 9, 2011.

WASHINGTON -- Infinity from Marvin and UPS have signed on to sponsor the 2011 Window & Door Dealers Forum (WDD Forum), September 13.

THOMASVILLE, NC -- Thomasville Furniture, a division of Furniture Brands, said it plans to hire 60 people over the next two years.

CONOVER, NC -- Zenith Global Logistics, a furniture supply company, has hired Michael Norman for the newly created post of general manager, home delivery.

NEW HYDE PARK, NY -- Techno Inc. has established Techno-Omil, a gripping system and automation division.

BERGENFIELD, NJ -- LaJobi Inc., a division of Kid Brands, that designs, manufactures and distributes infant furniture,introduced the Cameron Collection to its Europa baby brand.

OTTAWA, ON -- The Canadian new housing market is on pace to reach 188,800 units based on the seasonally adjusted annual rate recorded in in March, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

LEESBURG, VA -- North American shipments of thermally fused melamine (TFM) panels declined 4.9% to 96 million square feet MMSF in February compared to 101 MMSF last month, according to the Composite Panel Association (CPA).

SPRINGFIELD, OR -- Timber Products Company, hired Mike Clausen as its new vice president of sales for hardwood plywood and the international division.