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Stay up to date with the news updates from North America.
North American panel producers join together in Climate Positive Now initiative
North American wood-based panels and surfacing producers are joining together under the Climate Positive Now banner to promote the sustainability benefits of decorative wood panels.
North American wood-based panels and surfacing producers are joining together under the Climate Positive Now banner to promote the sustainability benefits of decorative wood panels.
CPA vaccine mandate survey shows panel industry concerns
US wood panel manufacturers have expressed concern about potential production disruption coming from President Joe Biden’s proclamation stipulating mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all US companies with more than for 100 employees.
US wood panel manufacturers have expressed concern about potential production disruption coming from President Joe Biden’s proclamation stipulating mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all US companies with more than for 100 employees.
CPA cancels Fall Meeting due to increase in Covid cases
The Composite Panel Association (CPA) has cancelled its Fall Meeting due to the increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations associated with the Delta variant.
The Composite Panel Association (CPA) has cancelled its Fall Meeting due to the increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations associated with the Delta variant.
Huntsman earnings up, boosted by higher MDI selling prices
MDI producer Huntsman recorded increased revenues in its Q2, 2021 largely due to higher MDI average selling prices and higher sales volumes compared to the second quarter of 2020.
MDI producer Huntsman recorded increased revenues in its Q2, 2021 largely due to higher MDI average selling prices and higher sales volumes compared to the second quarter of 2020.
LP sales more than double as OSB business soars
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation reported a 142% increase in net sales for Q2, 2021 to US$1.3bn compared to the same period in the prior year.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation reported a 142% increase in net sales for Q2, 2021 to US$1.3bn compared to the same period in the prior year.
Canadian formaldehyde rules published
Health Canada has published its final formaldehyde regulations for composite panels in the July 7 issue of Canada Gazette, according to the Composite Panel Association (CPA) in its latest newsletter.
Health Canada has published its final formaldehyde regulations for composite panels in the July 7 issue of Canada Gazette, according to the Composite Panel Association (CPA) in its latest newsletter.
Plans for first American wood fibre insulation board plant progressing
Plans to establish the first wood fibre insulation board plant in the US are moving apace, with equipment already transferred from Europe.
Plans to establish the first wood fibre insulation board plant in the US are moving apace, with equipment already transferred from Europe.
Composite Panels Trends Q1 commentary published by CPA
The first quarter edition of the Composite Panel Trends commentary is now available for members of the Composite Panel Association (CPA).
The first quarter edition of the Composite Panel Trends commentary is now available for members of the Composite Panel Association (CPA).
West Fraser acquisition of Norbord gets final court approval
West Fraser’s US$3.1bn takeover of Norbord has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).
West Fraser’s US$3.1bn takeover of Norbord has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).
New Composite Panel Association Board takes office
The Composite Panel Association’s (CPA) 2021 Board of Directors is now taking office.David Smith of Timber Products will serve as the 2021 CPA Board chairman with Steve Carroll of Arauco North America as vice chairman and Dan Beaty of Langboard as secretary/treasurer.
The Composite Panel Association’s (CPA) 2021 Board of Directors is now taking office.David Smith of Timber Products will serve as the 2021 CPA Board chairman with Steve Carroll of Arauco North America as vice chairman and Dan Beaty of Langboard as secretary/treasurer.
US furniture sales soar in September
US residential furniture manufacturers and distributors have been enjoying boom times of late, according to a study by consultants Smith Leonard.
US residential furniture manufacturers and distributors have been enjoying boom times of late, according to a study by consultants Smith Leonard.
WBPI launches Virtual Views event for panels industry
WBPI will be holding a virtual event on February 16, 2021 to look at how the international wood-based panels industry has adapted to the current pandemic and look at movements in furniture trends.
WBPI will be holding a virtual event on February 16, 2021 to look at how the international wood-based panels industry has adapted to the current pandemic and look at movements in furniture trends.
Egger plant goes into operation in the US
Egger’s first plant in North America – the new particleboard operation at Lexington, North Carolina – has produced its first board.
Egger’s first plant in North America – the new particleboard operation at Lexington, North Carolina – has produced its first board.
CPA welcomes new president
The Composite Panel Association (CPA) welcomed Andy O’Hare as its new president on August 3.
The Composite Panel Association (CPA) welcomed Andy O’Hare as its new president on August 3.
IWF 2020 is cancelled
North America’s largest woodworking technology exhibition – the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) – has cancelled its show this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
North America’s largest woodworking technology exhibition – the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) – has cancelled its show this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
CPA to launch new safety spotlight initiative
To accompany the annual Safety Innovation Award, CPA is launching a new Safety Spotlight web page to showcase members’ safety issues and relevant solutions
To accompany the annual Safety Innovation Award, CPA is launching a new Safety Spotlight web page to showcase members’ safety issues and relevant solutions
Comments filed on EPA formaldehyde TSCA scoping document
The Federal Wood Industries Coalition (FWIC), which consists of 12 trade associations including The Composite Panel Association (CPA), has filed comments on Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft formaldehyde Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) scoping document.
The Federal Wood Industries Coalition (FWIC), which consists of 12 trade associations including The Composite Panel Association (CPA), has filed comments on Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft formaldehyde Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) scoping document.
HDI opens DesignOneSource as new specification
DesignOneSource is the new specification division of Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (HDI) which aims to provide seamless specification support for decorative surface materials across North America.
DesignOneSource is the new specification division of Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (HDI) which aims to provide seamless specification support for decorative surface materials across North America.
Tafisa completes multi-million-dollar upgrade to its Line Number 1
Leading particleboard and thermally fused laminate (TFL) decorative panel manufacturer Tafisa Canada has announced the completion of a major investment to modernize its Line 1 continuous particleboard press at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
Leading particleboard and thermally fused laminate (TFL) decorative panel manufacturer Tafisa Canada has announced the completion of a major investment to modernize its Line 1 continuous particleboard press at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
Arauco to end MDF Production at Bennettsville
Arauco has announced that it intends to close its MDF production facility in Bennettsville, South Carolina.
Arauco has announced that it intends to close its MDF production facility in Bennettsville, South Carolina.
