MCLEAN, VA -- Rowe Furnishings announced it will close its upholstery and framing plants in Popular Bluff, MO. According to the Sikeston Democrat Standard, the operations will be consolidated into the company?s Elliston and Salem, VA, facilities as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan. The closing will affect the jobs of about 400 workers, but more workers are expected to be hired in Elliston. Rowe also announced that it plans to sell its Storehouse retail chain and focus on manufacturing.

MCLEAN, VA -- Rowe Furnishings announced it will close its upholstery and framing plants in Popular Bluff, MO. According to the Sikeston Democrat Standard, the operations will be consolidated into the company?s Elliston and Salem, VA, facilities as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan. The closing will affect the jobs of about 400 workers, but more workers are expected to be hired in Elliston. Rowe also announced that it plans to sell its Storehouse retail chain and focus on manufacturing.

ZEELAND, MI -- Herman Miller Inc. announced it achieved a 20.3% rise in net income for the first quarter that ended Sept. 2. The company says year-over-year gains were achieved in sales, orders and net earnings even before factoring the impact of the extra week of operations included in the year-ago period. Sales for the quarter reached $449.7 million and orders for the quarter exceeded $500 million for the first time in more than five years.

ZEELAND, MI -- Herman Miller Inc. announced it achieved a 20.3% rise in net income for the first quarter that ended Sept. 2. The company says year-over-year gains were achieved in sales, orders and net earnings even before factoring the impact of the extra week of operations included in the year-ago period. Sales for the quarter reached $449.7 million and orders for the quarter exceeded $500 million for the first time in more than five years.

HOLLY, MI -- Renovo Parts Inc. has opened shop to manufacture and supply replacement parts for classic Delta woodworking machines. The company said all pattern work, casting, machining and assembly are done exclusively with American employees and sub-contractors. Renovo plans to make replacement parts for Delta machines at independent service centers, retail outlets and online. For more information, visit renovoparts.com. Read more.

HOLLY, MI -- Renovo Parts Inc. has opened shop to manufacture and supply replacement parts for classic Delta woodworking machines. The company said all pattern work, casting, machining and assembly are done exclusively with American employees and sub-contractors. Renovo plans to make replacement parts for Delta machines at independent service centers, retail outlets and online. For more information, visit renovoparts.com. Read more.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Steelcase Inc. announced it has received the Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award from the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable, the largest membership organization in the United States devoted solely to pollution prevention. The award was given in recognition of Steelcase?s 2006 Environmental Report, which was identified as an outstanding, innovative pollution prevention project.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Steelcase Inc. announced it has received the Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award from the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable, the largest membership organization in the United States devoted solely to pollution prevention. The award was given in recognition of Steelcase?s 2006 Environmental Report, which was identified as an outstanding, innovative pollution prevention project.

PORTLAND, OR -- Contact Lumber Co., a manufacturer of wood components, mouldings and millwork, has received certification from the International Organization for Standardization that its quality management and controls comply with ISO 9001-2000. Peter McKibbin, vice president of Contact Lumber, said, ?Conformance with ISO 9001 helps us to gain respect and recognition worldwide for our company?s existing mission.

PORTLAND, OR -- Contact Lumber Co., a manufacturer of wood components, mouldings and millwork, has received certification from the International Organization for Standardization that its quality management and controls comply with ISO 9001-2000. Peter McKibbin, vice president of Contact Lumber, said, ?Conformance with ISO 9001 helps us to gain respect and recognition worldwide for our company?s existing mission.