Home improvement products manufacturer U.S. Home Systems Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2010.

SCHOPFLOCH, GERMANY -- Homag Group AG, a world leader in woodworking machinery manufacturing, reported continued financial gains in the third quarter, building on sales growth in the first half of the year.

Fortune Brands $3 billion home unit includes MasterBrand Cabinets (Aristokraft, Decorá, Diamond, Omega and Kitchen Craft), Therma-Tru doors, Simonton windows, and its largest brand, Moen faucets.

Delmac will draw a winner Dec. 8 from woodworkers who took its online preference survey over the past few weeks.

The Planning and Visual Education Partnership has announced the 12 finalists for the 2010-11 PAVE the Way 3D Design Challenge for college students in store design, interior design, visual merchandising and industrial design programs.

Discount registration is now open to attend the 7th annual Closets Conference & Expo and the 2nd Custom Cabinet Conference. Attendees can save 20% or more on discount packages and individual sessions by registering in advance for the events scheduled for Feb. 23-25, 2011 in Charlotte, NC.

Smith Phillips Building Supply has hired Tammy Adams as the new sales coordinator for its Statesville location

CHESAPEAKE, VA -- A Norfolk-based investor group has anted up $6 million to purchase the 21-acre parcel formerly home to the Chesapeake Hardwood Products plywood plant.

Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. has increased its standard offerings to 36 colors. The company also announced the introduction of new wall beds and wardrobe cabinets.

PELLA, IA – Pella windows were featured in the the Sunday, Dec. 5, episode of ABC television network's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."