Southern cypress is the quintessential swamp beauty.

Lumber, furniture and cabinetry firms were among those pummeled by last week's massive winter storms. The band of snow and icy weather hit more than 20 states in an arc stretching from Texas to New England.

Lumber, furniture and cabinetry firms were among those pummeled by last week's massive winter storms. The band of snow and icy weather hit more than 20 states in an arc stretching from Texas to New England.

Lumber, furniture and cabinetry firms were among those pummeled by last week's massive winter storms. The band of snow and icy weather hit more than 20 states in an arc stretching from Texas to New England.

Herman Miller, Inc. has acquired healthcare furnishings manufacturer Nemschoff, Inc. The transaction closed June 24, 2009. Nemschoff, with revenues of more than $90 million in 2008.

Herman Miller, Inc. has acquired healthcare furnishings manufacturer Nemschoff, Inc. The transaction closed June 24, 2009. Nemschoff, with revenues of more than $90 million in 2008.

Herman Miller, Inc. has acquired healthcare furnishings manufacturer Nemschoff, Inc. The transaction closed June 24, 2009. Nemschoff, with revenues of more than $90 million in 2008.

A survey of woodworking association executives finds the majority are projecting improved sales this year, some markets by as much as 10 percent.

A survey of woodworking association executives finds the majority are projecting improved sales this year, some markets by as much as 10 percent.

At this time last year we were reporting on major woodworking machinery companies pulling out of the 2010 International Woodworking Fair. Now our headlines trumpet their return to the U.S. trade show stage being set at the AWFS Fair in Las Vegas.