SILCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM -- Zapkut Ltd., a manufacturer of a portable vertical panel saw, has named Hendrick Manufacturing as its North American representative.

WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) launched a multi-state, multi-million-dollar initiative opposing overregulation, new burdens and restrictions mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

BIRMINGHAM, AL -- The man who set fire to cabinetry firm Hartselle Plywood and Lumber Co. was sentenced to 63 months in prison plus three years of supervision upon his release for the January 2010 arson.

After years of fine hardwood and exotic species wood trim in its luxury four wheel drive Quattro automobiles, Audi has conjured up a wood-based two-wheel ride, launching the duo line of luxury wood bicycles.

A series of one-day workshops on Mass Customization for the Wood Products Industry will be conducted by the Regional Wood Products Consortium – a collaboration between Sustainable Forest Futures (SFF) and the wood products manufacturing industry in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and northern New York.

Keynote speakers have been announced for NeoCon, to be held June 13-15 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart.

Residential, hospitality and contract furnishings manufacturer Flexsteel Industries Inc., the nation’s eighth largest furniture maker, has announced plans to construct a $12 million, four-story, 40,000-square-foot global corporate building in Port of Dubuque, IA.

Hotel Felix is the first LEED Silver hotel in Chicago and its green building materials include FSC-certified millwork, low VOC lacquer and recycled crown moulding for wall panels.

A China furniture and electronics manufacturer, AIVtech International, says "electronic furniture" has helped drive 77 percent growth. The company, which went public in May 2010, reported $68.3 million in revenue for 2010.

Affinity Tool Works has been named the exclusive North American distributor of FISH drill bits.