Kitchen cabinet manufacturer Norcraft Companies says net sales increased 6.4 percent to $262.6 million for fiscal 2010; income from operations increased 19.9 percent to $24.7 million.

Aaron's, the furniture manufacturer that leases and sells residential goods through more than 1,750 company-owned stores, says it plans to add more than 1,000 retail employees after net earnings rose 23 percent last quarter. Aaron's says it wants to reach $3 billion in annual revenue for 2011.

EAST CHARLESTON, WV -- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is taking fresh aim at learning more about the spread of the pesky emerald ash borer.

Canadian pre-engineered home builder partners on thousands of homes for 90 day delivery to Japan; wood imports expected to flood Japan.

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Smith Family Cos. Inc., a plywood component and wood pallet manufacturer based in Pelham, AL, has been cited with 17 safety violations by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Jeff Lowinski of the Window & Door Manufacturers Assn. was among the presenters at the recently held 6th annual Global Wooden Door Forum in Beijing, China.

South Coast Office Furniture, a West Sussex-based firm specializing in the supply and installation of contract furniture, now offers a recycling service in an effort to reduce the impact on landfill sites.

Interior products designer EFI says it has found four emerging glass and light interior design trends that are creating new aesthetics and functionality for contemporary residential and commercial interior spaces.

Global forest products industry information provider RISI announced it has hired Wade Camp as senior wood products economist.

Woodworker Daniel Shepherd of Halifax, England, was named the World’s Ultimate Tradesman during the IRWIN Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge World Finals, held at Bristol Motor Speedway.