Architectural Woods Inc., a Tacoma custom hardwood and softwood moulding manufacturer and distributor of wood products for the cabinet, furniture and fixture industries, auctions $2 million in excess wood inventory and equipment.

Kimball Office has launched its new surface materials platform, beginning with the introduction of the new Vision collection of more than 70 panel and seating fabrics. Other surface materials, such as finishes, paints, laminates and wood will be introduced in the future.

Quanex Building Products Corp. debuted its new energy-efficient window and door products at the International Builders’ Show held in January.

The Best of Best in this year's Interior Innovation Award were announced during the opening ceremony for imm Cologne in January. The three best international up-and-coming designers also were presented with an Interior Innovation Award.

Builder confidence for newly built, single-family homes remained unchanged at 16 for a third consecutive month in January, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

PARKERSBURG, WV -- Woodcraft Supply is among industry sponsors of a national juried exhibition that will focus on the design and crasftsmanship of woodworkers under 30 years of age.

MADRID, SPAIN -- The one inherent advantage of wood golf tees that they are good for the environment is being challenged by a bioplastic that is biodegradable.

LAVAL, QC -- At a special meeting held January 11, shareholders of 20-20 Technologies Inc., a developer of design and manufacturing software, voted to retain its current board of directors.

MONTREAL - Richelieu Hardware Ltd. has acquired a New Jersey distribution centre that provides specialty and decorative hardware to woodworking customers and furniture manufacturers in all 50 U.S. states.With the acquisition of Outwater Hardware in Lincoln Park, N.J., the Montreal-based company now has 23 distribution centres in the United States.The purchase price wasn't disclosed when the deal was announced on Tuesday.

LAS VEGAS --The Las Vegas Market presented "gold" awards to two chairs during the third annual “One Good Chair” competition, sponsored by World Market Center Las Vegas and the Sustainable Furnishings Council.