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Safety Report Now Available for Members

There’s still time to register for the CPA Spring Meeting, which begins next week at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, FL. The attendee list, registration details, and meeting schedule are available online. Meeting materials will be available next week. See Annual Meeting. More Info: Anna Linehan

U.S. consumer confidence registered at 91.8 in March, up 0.8 points from the adjusted February reading, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index. The index measuring current business and labor market conditions grew 4.6 points in March to 123.3. The short-term outlook index for the income, business, and labor markets decreased 1.7 points to

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March was 52.3, increasing 0.7 points from February and marking the eighth consecutive month above the 50-growth point. Manufacturers reported growth in output and new orders, mostly due to stronger demand domestically. The PMI index comprises five sub-indices tracking changes in new orders,

In March, the seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was 50.0, decreasing 1.0 point from February. Manufacturers attributed the decline to rising prices, reduced new orders, delayed production, and employment losses due to lower demand, supply chain disruption, and tariffs. The PMI index comprises five sub-indices tracking changes in new orders,

The March seasonally adjusted S&P Global Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased 1.8 points from February to 48.9 but remained below 50 for the seventh straight month. Manufacturers reported continued declines in demand, output, and new orders, partially due to the Middle East war and U.S. tariffs. The PMI index comprises five sub-indices tracking

February TFL Shipments Report Now Available to Members

The CPA Board of Directors recently voted to approve the following General and Associate Members. Steves & Sons Inc., San Antonio, TX, operates manufacturing plants for interior and exterior doors in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, and Utah. Recently, the company opened an MDF-molded interior door skin facility in Athens, GA, with shipments scheduled to begin

CPA is grateful for the generous support from the following Spring Meeting sponsors. Sponsorship greatly enhances the overall program of the annual meetings. Please take a moment to view the meeting sponsors and exhibitors on the CPA website. Platinum Sponsors Arauco North America Roseburg Gold Sponsors Arclin Bakelite Synthetics Hexion Golf Sponsor Arclin There is

U.S. wood products manufacturing sales totaled $25.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, down 8.1% from Q3 and 3.1% from the same period in 2024. After‑tax profits declined sharply to $727 million, a 53.9% decrease from the previous quarter and 57.4% lower than Q4 2024. Furniture sales fell 1.4% quarter over quarter but increased