LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Manufacturers of furniture, cabinetry, store fixtures, architectural woodwork and other secondary wood and panel products are invited to submit entry forms for the 26th annual WOOD 100, an exclusive report that details the production, marketing and service strategies used to help grow business.

More than 57,500 wood industry professionals from 143 countries flocked to interzum to view supplies and innovations for the manufacture of furniture, cabinets and related products, including flexible hardware and storage solutions, connectivity enhancements; and new laminate colors, textures and finishes. The four-day biennial fair took place May 5-8 in Cologne, Germany.

Websites and phone numbers for advertisers in the April 2015 issue of Woodworking Network: Red Book Guide for Best Practices.

Problem-solving tips and techniques to ensure good edge and face gluing of solid wood.

Fortune Brands Home & Security has signed an agreement to acquire Norcraft Companies, Inc., a leading, publicly-owned manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry.

Norcraft reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year. It also announced a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Fortune Brands Home & Security.

Canyon Creek Cabinet Company recently announced the appointment of Rick Lovorn as VP of operations to lead the company’s manufacturing.

The Sunriver cabinet components brand will be incorporated into that of parent firm Conestoga Wood Specialties, the large custom cabinet doors and wood cabinet components firm announced.

Tim Valters has been named the new CEO of Surteco Canada and Surteco USA, whose brands include Doellken-Woodtape and Canplast edgebanding products for the wood products industry.