The U.S. home improvement industry is poised for growth, according to a major report released today by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University

Projections for growth in remodeling and housing construction build in reports released as the International Builders' Show which continues its run through Saturday, Jan.15 in Orlando .

MAUMEE, OH -- Therma-Tru Corp., a manufacturer of fiberglass exterior door systems, received numerous awards and recognition during 2010.

Steelcase Inc. announced today plans to close three manufacturing facilities in North America and consolidate the operations to other Steelcase locations, including one in Mexico. The closure of the Kentwood East plant in Kentwood, MI, as well as the Markham, ON, and Grand Prairie, TX, facilities will result in the loss of 750 jobs.

SACRAMENTO, CA -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued updates of two documents related to its composite wood formaldehyde emissions standard.

VIENNA, OH -- Millwood, Inc., a provider of packaging for lumber and pallet producers, announced the promotions of Greg Jarvis and Doug Gaier.

VERNON, BC -- Tolko Industries Ltd. announced that its Kelowna, BC, veneer operation, closed since January 2007, will not be reopened.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Knape & Vogt has purchased closet and home organization hardware manufacturer and marketer John Sterling Corp. of Richmond, IL.

National home remodeling franchise Kitchen Tune-Up has awarded the first free franchise under its Veteran’s Program to Frank Skubel of Tallahassee, FL.

Global office environments giant Steelcase Inc. announced that three of its high-performance seating products were honored by the 2010 Spark Awards, an international design competition. Receiving recognition were: node, a mobile, a flexible chair, and collaborative seating products i2i and cobi.