An explosion reportedly occurred at Tafisa Canada's particleboard facility in Lac-Mégantic last Friday, June 14, at around 5:30 p.m. No injuries were reported and an investigation continues.

Weinig Holz-Her USA has appointed Christian Smedberg as its new director of sales.

The Board of Directors of Tafisa Canada has initiated the selection process for a new Chief Executive Officer, to eventually succeed Louis Brassard.

MasterBrand Inc. announced that it intends, subject to market and other customary conditions, to offer $700 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2032, to be issued by the Company and guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s credit facility.

This year marks the ninth annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.

North America’s largest woodworking event takes place Aug. 6-9 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Tip the Scale LLC, of Tacoma, pleaded guilty and was sentenced June 14 for making false declarations regarding the species and harvest location of timber used in wooden cabinets and vanities.

The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association announced Intact iQ is the newest member of the Manufacturers and Services Council. The council is comprised of industry leaders that promote and enhance the success of independent dealers.

The National Wood Flooring Association announced its annual Wood Floor Award winners. The awards were developed to encourage and recognize innovative craftsmanship and design in wood flooring installations.

Cutting tool supplier, Haimer USA, has appointed Manuel Merkt as its chief operating officer (COO) and vice president of marketing.