Georgia-Pacific LLC announced today it is expanding its forest protection and sustainability efforts with an updated policy to better identify and protect endangered forests in the United States; promote conservation of forest diversity; and enhance its sustainable forestry and recycling practices.

PROVIDENCE, RI -- Furniture maker Kevin Mack of Malden, MA, won “Best in Show -- Traditional Furniture” at the Fine Furnishings Providence Show for the second year in a row. He also won “Best in Show – Student Work” in 2007.

Michael Schmidt, an employee of Candlelight Cabinetry, Lockport, NY, won $1 million in a New York State. In a video, he says he's keeping his woodworking job.

Michael Schmidt, a 15-year employee of Candlelight Cabinetry, won $1 million in a New York State Lottery.

Western Dovetail, Inc., the family wood components manufacturer that makes custom wood drawers, has made the Inc 5000 for the fourth consecutive year.

DUBLIN, IRELAND -- Research and Markets has issued "Furniture Stores," a report on the $50 billion U.S. furniture retail industry.

MONROE, MI -- La-Z-Boy Inc. posted a second quarter profit of $3.9 million on total net sales of $293.0 million.

Cabinetry manufacturer American Woodmark reported a $7.4 million loss second quarter of fiscal 2011, even as sales rose 3 percent to $107.6 million. Results in each of its sales channels grew at the same over overall, the company says.

WASHINGTON -- Wood manufacturing firms are among small- and medium-sized enterprises whose exports support an estimated 4 million jobs in the United States. A report by the U.S. International Trade Commission says exporting firms create jobs.

Krauss Furniture Shop, Amana, IA, has closed the doors on its manufacturing plant and retail store. A three-day auction begins today.