Oregon myrtle, often just called myrtle wood, also known as California laurel (Umbellularia californica), is the most expensive wood in North America. The wood, especially the burls, has exquisite grain and color, especially if the logs were submerged for a while before processing.

Oregon myrtle, often just called myrtle wood, also known as California laurel (Umbellularia californica), is the most expensive wood in North America. The wood, especially the burls, has exquisite grain and color, especially if the logs were submerged for a while before processing.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers has installed six new members to their board of directors at their most recent board meeting: Bob Brown, executive vice president for Royal Plywood (Sacramento); Karl Frey, western division manager for Colonial Saw Co.; Brian Hansen, director of industrial & technical business development for Gemini Coatings; Randy Jamison, executive vice president for Biesse; Hannah Faria Khalaf, marketing manager for Surfprep Sanding; and Jonathan Thompson, sales manager, E.B. Bradley Co.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers has installed six new members to their board of directors at their most recent board meeting: Bob Brown, executive vice president for Royal Plywood (Sacramento); Karl Frey, western division manager for Colonial Saw Co.; Brian Hansen, director of industrial & technical business development for Gemini Coatings; Randy Jamison, executive vice president for Biesse; Hannah Faria Khalaf, marketing manager for Surfprep Sanding; and Jonathan Thompson, sales manager, E.B. Bradley Co.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers has installed six new members to their board of directors at their most recent board meeting: Bob Brown, executive vice president for Royal Plywood (Sacramento); Karl Frey, western division manager for Colonial Saw Co.; Brian Hansen, director of industrial & technical business development for Gemini Coatings; Randy Jamison, executive vice president for Biesse; Hannah Faria Khalaf, marketing manager for Surfprep Sanding; and Jonathan Thompson, sales manager, E.B. Bradley Co.

Majestic Kitchen & Bath Creation's CEO Scott Byers and leadership team buy the 30-year old company.