Home Franchise Concepts announced the rebranding of Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage as two separate franchises – The Tailored Closet and PremierGarage.

Reporters from the Triad Business Journal say that Archdale, N.C., is in the running for a $20 million dollar wood-products manufacturing and distribution facility.  But they don’t know who it is. According to David Hill, a reporter for the Triad Business Journal, the unnamed company would bring 129 new jobs and is considering buying approximately 60 acres and making a total investment of $19.5 million. Now, we will wait to see who that company is and where they will be building this factory. If a factory is built at all.

National Woods Board aims to proliferate successful training model nationwide.

DAVIDSON, NC -- Lockdowel announced that their fastener solutions will now also be available for direct purchase in Canada through Richelieu Hardware Ltd. Richelieu is a leading distributor and importer of specialty hardware and complementary products with a reputation for providing high-quality hardware with fast delivery.

National building materials distributor expands manufacturing capabilities in Atlanta metro area.

Myers Cabinets Inc., Whitestown, Ind., has established an architectural millwork division that specializes in new commercial environments, including lobbies and panels, reception areas, office rooms, wood trim and casework.

Housing, remodeling, design indexes and studies point to challenges in the market.

Gordon Brothers, the global advisory, restructuring and investment firm, has completed the purchase of a substantial portion of Armstrong Flooring Inc.’s assets.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in October, but furniture and wood products manufacturing were not one of the industries that grew. Overall, the economy achieved a 29th consecutive month of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.