Door and drawer manufacturer Valendrawers is expanding and plans to add 60 new jobs over the next few years. Valendrawers’ recently opened a 40,000 square foot warehouse addition.

Armstrong World Industries reported 3Q 2010 net sales of $739.8 million, down 2 percent. Wood flooring sales fell 14 percent; wood cabinetry sales fell 9 percent.

Wood and other homes have been impacted by the recession.

CLEVELAND, OH -- U.S. demand for windows and doors is project to increase 6.6% per year to $31.2 billion in 2014, according to the Freedonia Group, an industry research firm.

The wood product firm is making progress on its new facility.

Woodworking equipment manufacturer Makor Group held its second edition of OPEN TECH last month.

LaJobi Inc., a designer, manufacturer and distributor of infant and juvenile furniture, was given the top award in three key categories by the Baby Furniture Plus Assn.

Despite the Dec. 6 defeat of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Forest Certification Benchmark, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative said it encourages the USGBC to continue working with all stakeholders in recognizing the value of wood and all credible forest certification standards.

Veneer Technologies is accepting entries for its 2011 Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge. The results of next year's competition will be announced at AWFS Las Vegas.

Fortune Brands says it will spin off its $3 billion Home & Security unit, including MasterBrand Cabinets.