SAN DIEGO -- LifeTime Composites LLC announced the expanded distribution of LifeTime Lumber through lumber stores and do-it-yourself centers in Arizona and California.

Software manufacturer Planit was recognized by Harper Creek High School for its years of support to the woodworking education program.

Columbia Forest Products says 40 Million Hardwood Plywood Panels Shipped Using PureBond Formaldehyde-Free Technology

Counter-A-SYST showed is recently designed CounterBalance, specifically engineered for application on “lift gate” counters; a vertically moveable countertop.

MILAN -- Acimall, the Italian Woodworking Machinery Association, reported that global sales of Italian woodworking equipment increased by 69.8% in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Liquid Asset Partners LLC purchased all the assets of the Barcalounger and American of Martinsville furniture factory in Martinsville, VA in a consortium with HPC3 and Joerns Healthcare.

ATLANTA -- Hettich, a manufacturer of hardware for cabinets, furniture, closets and for other wood products, is moving closer to consoldiating its U.S. manufacturing and sales operations into a new facility in Buford, GA.

During the International Woodworking Fair, wood industry educational initiative WoodLINKS delivered its annual awards.

Columbia Forest Products has received the 2010 Gifford Pinchot Award, presented by the Hardwood Forestry Fund. The award presentation was held on Aug. 27 during IWF.

At IWF, the American Home Furnishings Alliance promoted its Sustainable by Design certification program which the association says “provides a roadmap for home furnishings companies to create a corporate culture of conservation and environmental stewardship."