John Besonen started his career in the woodworking machinery industry in 1961 in the machine shop at Timesavers.

The finalists will be announced with a breaking news newsletter that includes details and a slide show of the entries.

COLOGNE, Germany - Innovative materials that are lighter, thinner, more compact, more flexible as well as durable for furniture production and interior construction will be among the new products showcased at Interzum. The largest industry show for woodworking supplies, the biennial Interzum takes place May 21-24 in Cologne, Germany.

Boise Cascade, one of the largest producers of plywood and wood products in North America, will sell all of its plywood operations in Moncure, North Carolina to Southern Veneer Products.

Steelcase received high scores in the innovation, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness and quality of products/services categories.

Laguna Tools held an open house event to coincide with the National Association of Music Merchants show in Anaheim, California.

MarKraft President Cee Edwards named his brother, Chris Edwards, as the executive director of the Apex Division of MarKraft Cabinets.

The company makes products that filter, clean and recycle in demanding industrial environments.