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.

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.