There’s no playing around for PIN when it comes to researching and acquiring new technology to ensure its business gets a good return on its investment.

Colony Cabinets, Inc. is nearing completion on a new warehouse, part of a $1.3 million capital expansion program.

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) board of directors unanimously voted to provide a $200,000 performance grant to Colony Cabinets, Inc.

The Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.) has appointed Todd Dittman executive director. He will succeed Klein Merriman, who will retire in August.

A.R.E. (Association for Retail Environments) has appointed Todd Dittman executive director, succeeding Klein Merriman, who will retire in August.

Merric Millwork and Seating has been purchased by Daniel Claypool, a former Furniture Brands executive. Claypool acquired the custom architectural woodwork, casework and seating firm following the retirement of the previous owners.

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association has moved its offices to a new location in Minneapolis.

Kirei's new recycled millwork panel collection includes redwood and blue pine millwork panels built using falloff from flooring or casework manufacture and waste wood from beetle-killed pine trees.

The architectural woodwork and casework firm finds the art of obtaining and retaining skilled workers to run the machines and oversee projects is of vital importance to its success.

There are 4,900 casework and millwork manufacturers in the U.S.; 5 percent do 85 percent of the business. These firms embrace technology, and train the new breed of workers who know how to use it.