Wood-to-energy grants totaling $5.5 million are being awarded to Maine schools, which will use the money to engineer wood chip-based heating systems to replace oil as a fuel source.

Masco Cabinetry, Ann Arbor, MI-based manufacturer of KraftMaid, Merillat, QualityCabinets cabinet lines and the DeNova countertops, has been named a Smart Business Cleveland 2011 "Evolution of Manufacturing” award winner.

Wood manufacturing jobs remain sparse and applicants many for the openings for cabinetry, furnishings production and wood processing workers. Forestry, construction and building have the most jobs seekers per opening, say Bureau of Labor Statistics and Conference Board figures.

West Fraser Timber says demand from China benefited lumber operations, while plywood prices fell from increased U.S. competition.

Ainsworth Lumber pays CDN $20 million to close on buyout of the remaining 50% of Footner Oriented Strandboard Mill in High Level, Alberta

Eastern Ontario wood products industry says it is receiving technical guidance and education from the Government of Canada's Community Adjustment Fund, aimed at developing sustainability and growth of wood industries.

Mankato CabinetCraft says it has formed a joint venture with Innovative Cabinetry. The two privately held woodworking firms are located near Minneapolis.

MasterBrand Cabinets' Kinston, NC plant, which makes the Martha Stewart Living cabinetry line, had a star visitor today: Martha Stewart.

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The 2011 Custom Cabinet Conference got off to a rousing start on Thursday.

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Association of Closet and Storage Professionals presented its Fourth Annual Pioneer Award to CLOSETS magazine at the 7th Annual Closets and Home Organization Conference and Expo.