The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Assn. has revised the certification criteria for its Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). The new KCMA ESP 04-11 criteria become effective January 1, 2011. Currently, more than140 companies/brands are ESP certified.

MODIGILIANA, ITALY -- Alpi Veneer is expanding its Alpilignum Collection.

BAD SALZUFLEN, GERMANY -- Trends and developments in lightweight construction will be in evidence at ZOW, Feb. 14-17, 2011.

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Discount registration is now open for the 2nd Custom Cabinet Conference, February 24-25, 2011 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

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.