Atlantic Plywood expands in Southeast United States
BATAVIA, Ill. -- Atlantic Plywood, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parksite, is expanding their business into the Southeast and will be the exclusive Formica distributor in these markets effective April...
View ArticlePanel principals: Particleboard
Product DescriptionParticle board, also spelled particleboard, originated in 1887. It is manufactured using wood chips, sawmill shavings, or sawdust (all low-cost manufacturing residues compared to...
View ArticleComposite panels, Part IV: Hardboard
Product DescriptionHardboard was “discovered” by George Mason. According to the legend, Mason was running the press for making wood fiber ceiling tiles, a low density product that relies on intwining...
View ArticleAPA announces safety and health award winners
APA-The Engineered Wood Association announced the winners of its 2019 Safety and Health Awards. The program celebrates safety and operational excellence in the structural panel and engineered wood...
View ArticleRoseburg publishes MDF environmental product declaration
SPRINGFIELD, Ore.– Roseburg Forest Products has published its eighth certified Environmental Product Declaration, providing standardized and objective information about the lifecycle environmental...
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Timber Products Inspection responds to Brazilian plywood lawsuit
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Jay Moore president, Timber Products Inspection, has responded to the lawsuit and press release about Brazilian plywood.“As you may know, more than eight months ago, a few...
View ArticleU.S. producers warn of unsafe Brazil plywood
LYONS, Ore. -- The U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition issued Product Advisory notices regarding Brazilian structural plywood. The distribution of the notices is the result of a motion for...
View ArticleOlon's Purdeco panel division ramps up
GEORGETOWN, Ont. - Olon Industries' new Purdeco panel division is up and running at two locations: Georgetown, Ontario, and the OL Frontal Solutions plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Done in two...
View ArticleCPA names O'Hare new president
LEESBURG, Va. – The Composite Panel Association (CPA) has selected Andy O’Hare as its new president, effective Aug. 3. He takes over for Jackson Morrill, who announced his plans to resign in...
View ArticleMarine grade plywood
Q. What is the difference between marine grade plywood and regular exterior grade plywood?A. Both types of plywood use an exterior grade adhesive, meaning that the adhesive does not lose its strength...
View ArticleEPA workshop to cover formaldehyde emissions exemptions
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is planning a virtual workshop for panel manufacturers hoping to obtain an exemption from formaldehyde emissions standards. Held September 8 via...
View ArticleMatthew Sally promoted to supply chain & logistics manager for Roseburg
SPRINGFIELD, Ore.– Roseburg has announced that Matthew Sally has been promoted to the role of supply chain & logistics manager for the company’s eastern region. In his new role, Sally will lead the...
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New theater uses sustainable materials and modern design
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- TheatreSquared, Northwest Arkansas’s professional theatre, recently opened its new 50,000 square-foot home in Fayetteville.The new facility combines two state-of-the-art theatres,...
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Composite panel industry update: Regulatory and other changes in the pipeline
This year has been a challenge on many fronts, but the composite panel industry has persevered and prospered and looks forward to a brighter 2021. Represented in North America by the Composite Panel...
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Panel trends: New materials, surfaces, technology
While news in the last year was dominated by the pandemic, you might have missed the quiet explosion in innovations related to engineered wood panel products. New materials, surfaces, and other...
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Collins appoints Rosengarth new president, CEO
WILSONVILLE, Ore. - Collins has appointed TJ Rosengarth its new president and CEO. Rosengarth succeeds Eric Schooler and will assume responsibilities of the major lumber and panel producer on Feb....
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Roseburg adds SFI certification on products made in Oregon & California
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Roseburg announces the addition of Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) certification for select products manufactured at its Oregon and California facilities.Roseburg owns and...
View ArticleOlon's Purdeco panel division ramps up
GEORGETOWN, Ont. - Olon Industries' new Purdeco panel division is up and running at two locations: Georgetown, Ontario, and the OL Frontal Solutions plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Done in two...
View ArticleCPA names O'Hare new president
LEESBURG, Va. – The Composite Panel Association (CPA) has selected Andy O’Hare as its new president, effective Aug. 3. He takes over for Jackson Morrill, who announced his plans to resign in...
View ArticleMarine grade plywood
Q. What is the difference between marine grade plywood and regular exterior grade plywood?A. Both types of plywood use an exterior grade adhesive, meaning that the adhesive does not lose its strength...
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