CHARLOTTE, NC -- Biesse and Intermac will host a One2One Event, April 7-8 at their showroom.

The wood contractor has been sworn in as Associated General Contractors of America president.

Marketing and design presentations highlighted the March 22 Cabinet Makers Assn. Northeast regional event, sponsored by Osborne Wood Products and coordinated by Millwork and More founder and owner, Sean Benetin.

Harney Woodworking has closed, says the Caroll County Times. Harney operated a 45,000 square foot manufacturing center, producing high-end architectural millwork for a wide range of commercial and institutional clients.

ALPENA, MI -- Panel Processing Inc., a custom panel fabrication and coating specialist has launched its new website at www.panel.com.

Soaring Chinese demand has put a considerable strain on western Canadian softwood supplies, say the editors of Hardwood Review, and rebuilding in Japan will require vast quantities of building materials.

Berkline Benchcraft closing up furniture making for good tops the wood industry news this week. But exports of wood products for rebuilding Japan, International Trade Commission findings on China manufactured flooring, OSHA visits and hiring made headlines.

WAYCROSS, GA -- Combustible dust issues are among the 19 safety and health violations lodged against Carolina Skiff LLC by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Berkline Benchcraft will liquidate its assets and close down business. The Citizen Tribune says the 540-employee furniture manufacturer had been seeking a buyer since January, but was unable to do so

Casegoods importer A.R.T. Furniture has been acquired by Tianjin, China-based Markor International Furniture.