The normal seasonal slowdown for construction and building activity in autumn brings a drop in lumber prices.

Andersen Corp. is settling a discrimination claim alleging the company withdrew a job offer after learning of an applicant’s disability, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights announced on Wednesday. The settlement requires the Bayport-based window and door manufacturer to pay a former job applicant a year’s worth of wages and work to build a more inclusive workplace for people with disabilities, according to a press release.

Cabinetworks Group plans to expand its Mount Union facility in Huntingdon County, Penn., and add 300 new jobs.

DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec – JJS Canada/siaAbrasives Canada, in partnership with Ferrobotics, will present robotic solutions for sanding operations at Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO), Oct. 27-29 at the Centrexpo Cogeco.

Eric Marshall shares years of closet industry experience in new training program.

Chicago Heights, Ill. Manufacturer of fixtures, furniture, and graphics expands with 125,000 square foot lease in South Holland, Illinois.

Omega Cabinetry, a subsidiary of Jasper, Ind.-based MasterBrand, announced layoffs because of a recent downturn in demand.

Bassett Furniture Industries Inc.'s board of directors has rejected unsolicited, preliminary takeover offers from CSC Generation Holdings Inc.

ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) has launched a multi-state K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) learning initiative to expose thousands of students to technical trades and the associated career opportunities with hands-on classroom projects.