St. Martin Cabinetry America will open a cabinetry assembly plant in Cressona, PA.

BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY -- Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut in Braunschweig and the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research in Würzburgin said they have discovered a new method to reduce emissions from particleboard by using modified zeolites to absorb formaldehyde.

TUSCALOOSA, AL -- Southeastern Architectural Woodworks Co. (SAWCO) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on December 31.

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware announced an agreement with Laguna Tools to be the first U.S. retailer to market and distribute Laguna brand power tools via online and retail channels.

U-Line’s 2175RCG Glass Door Refrigerator has received a Best of Year Award for the Kitchen Appliances category.

Charles G.G. Schmidt & Co. Inc. has created an online store for its line of woodworking tooling products.

Starborn Industries Inc., a manufacturer of fasteners and related products for the building industry, has received patents in both Australia and Canada for its SMART-BIT pre-drilling & countersinking tool.

MONROE, MI -- La-Z-Boy furniture donated $1 to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) for every new Facebook fan and Twitter follower it gained in December.

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Cabinet Makers Association will preview its new Continuing Education Unit (CEU) program at the 2011 Custom Cabinet Conference, February 24-25 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

KLAMATH FALLS, OR -- Jeld-Wen has introduced new energy efficient Custom Wood Tilt & Turn windows.