A chronic concern shared by many wood products professionals is where to find employees with the attitude and aptitude to help propel their businesses forward.

SAINTE-ANNE-DES-MONTS, QC --The Canada Economic Development recently awarded of $150,000 in funding, half of it in the form of a non-repayable contribution, to cabinetry manufacturer Les Armoires des Monts Inc.

Foliot Furniture recently expanded its presence in North America with the opening of its second U.S. facility on Aug. 27.

Stanley Furniture says it expects to raise $10 million in a share offering.

Hooker Furniture said second quarter sales rose 16.1 percent aided by reduced bottlenecks among Hooker's furniture and supplier partners.

WASHINGTON -- Ten wood-related industry associations have joined together, requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider some of the information it plans as the basis of its toxicolgial review of formaldehyde inhalation.

HANOI -- Vietnamese timber suppliers recently attended a workshop to learn more about new rules tied to the amended Lacey Act.

WASHINGTON -- A new study conducted by Fisher International, a market leader in pulp and paper mill data, concludes almost 17,000 jobs would be lost at pulp and paper mills due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule for industrial boilers (Boiler MACT).

FIJI -- A boat builder was sold marine plywood with tiny holes in it on several occasions, leading the Consumer Council of Fiji to declare that plywood standards are needed to safeguard domestic fishermen and other seafarers.

Little Nest, a collection of children’s furniture modeled on the designs of iconic mid-century masterpieces, is receiving rave reviews across the globe.