Rising attendee registration and exhibitor figures raise expectations for a bigger and better IWF 2012.

Sourcing component products from domestic suppliers, using domestic labor and our sustainable wood materials, gives furniture, cabinet, millwork, and other wood product manufacturers some excellent competitive advantages.

Allsteel Inc. is adding to its product portfolio with a new offering and entering the segment with an initial introduction of movable frameless glass styles.

Jequitiba is a popular choice for furniture and cabinets in South and Central America. The species is gaining ground in the United States. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products

Equipment experts discuss today’s requirements for widebelt sanding operations, and what’s on the wish list for future developments.

Masonite International Corp. has completed its acquisition of Baillargeon Doors Inc., a manufacturer of wood flush doors for architectural applications. Financial details of the March 26 acquisition were not disclosed.

An NKBA survey of approximately 150 kitchen and bath dealers found optimism is high for first quarter 2012.

Strategies for growing market shares, improving productivity and developing new business in the wood products market were presented Nov. 30 in a special webcast by Woodworking Network. The presentation is available on demand at WoodworkingNetwork.com/Webcasts.

Masonite has signed an agreement to acquire Marshfield DoorSystems Inc. The transaction is expected to close immediately following regulatory approval. 2010 revenues for Marshfield exceeded $100 million.