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• 19 Nov
  October TFL Report Now Available November 19, 2020

  The October TFL Shipments Report is now available to members. Read More
• 19 Nov
  October Safety Report Now Available November 19, 2020

  The October Safety Report is now available. Read More
• 19 Nov
  U.S. Housing Starts Increase in October November 19, 2020

  U.S. housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.53 million, up 4.9% from the revised September estimate and 14.2% higher than the comparable month last year. Read More
• 19 Nov
  U.S. Builder Confidence Reaches Another All Time High in November November 19, 2020

  U.S. builder confidence for new single-family homes in November rose 5 points from October to 90 points, another record high for the 35-year history of the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Read More
• 19 Nov
  U.S. Furniture and Retail Sales Estimates Down Slightly in October November 19, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted advance estimates of furniture and home furnishing retail sales in October rose 5.2% over the same month in 2019 to $10.4 billion but fell 0.4% from September. Read More
• 19 Nov
  U.S. Home Improvement Retailers Post Positive Quarterly Reports November 19, 2020

  The world’s two largest home improvement retailers recently published second quarter results. Read More
• 19 Nov
  U.S. Architectural Billings Rise in October November 19, 2020

  The Architecture Billings Index in October increased 0.5 points to 47.5, according to The American Institute of Architects Economics & Market Research Group. Read More
• 19 Nov
  Canadian Manufacturing Slightly Up in September November 19, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted Canadian wood product sales in September were $3.33 billion, increasing 9.6% from August and up 39.6% from the comparable month last year. Read More
• 19 Nov
  Home Depot to Acquire HD Supply Holdings November 19, 2020

  Home Depot, Atlanta, GA, will purchase HD Supply Holdings, Inc., a national distributor of maintenance, repair and operations products for residential and hospitality markets. Read More
• 12 Nov
  Election 2020: Implications for the Composite Panel Industry November 12, 2020

  While the dust from the 2020 election has not yet settled and will not likely settle for several weeks as you know, there are some highlights that are worth sharing at this stage.  Read More
• 12 Nov
  CPA Publishes Safety Spotlight for November November 12, 2020

  CPA’s Safety Spotlight highlights examples, throughout the year, of member safety challenges and the new or novel corrective actions used to make the workplace even safer. Read More
• 12 Nov
  IPCO Announces New CEO November 12, 2020

  IPCO, Sandviken, Sweden, announced that Robert Hermans has been names CEO, effective May 2021. Read More
• 12 Nov
  Canadian Construction Investment Down in September November 12, 2020

  Total investment in Canadian building construction in September was $15.2 billion, declining 1.7% from August. Read More
• 12 Nov
  Mexico Leads Latin American Hotel Construction in Q3 November 12, 2020

  The third quarter pipeline for hotel construction in Latin America totaled 671 projects and 116,731 rooms, dropping 7% and 11% respectively, compared to the same period in 2019. Read More
• 6 Nov
  U.S. Construction Spending Slightly Up in September November 6, 2020

  U.S. construction spending in September was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.4 trillion, rising 0.3% from August and up 1.5% from the year-ago period.  Read More
• 6 Nov
  U.S. Manufacturing Rises for Fifth Consecutive Month November 6, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in September rose for the fifth straight month, up 0.3% from July to $482.81 billion. Read More
• 6 Nov
  U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Slightly in October November 6, 2020

  U.S. consumer confidence in September registered at 100.9, down 0.3% from September, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index. Read More
• 6 Nov
  RV Shipments Increase in September November 6, 2020

  The U.S. RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reported that shipments in September were 41,509 units, rising 31.2% from the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 6 Nov
  Interior Design Billings Unchanged in September November 6, 2020

  The Interior Design Billings Index, derived from a survey of the American Society of Interior Design member-owned firms, was unchanged at 52.2 in September for the third consecutive month. Read More
• 6 Nov
  Mexico Manufacturing Strengthens in October November 6, 2020

  The IHS Markit Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index in October was 43.6, a seven-month high and an increase of 1.5 points from September. Read More
• 30 Oct
  Kitchen Cabinet Industry Urges Investigation into Alleged Fraud from China October 30, 2020

  On behalf of the U.S. kitchen cabinet industry, thirty-five members of Congress sent a bi-partisan letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan urging investigation into alleged fraud regarding Chinese cabinet imports. Read More
• 30 Oct
  Canadian Border Services Announces Preliminary Determination Against China October 30, 2020

  The Canadian Border Services Agency has announced its preliminary dumping and subsidy determination on decorative and non-structural plywood products imported into Canada from China. Read More
• 30 Oct
  Remodelers Face Materials Shortages October 30, 2020

  Research from the Q3 NAHB Remodeling Market Index found significant shortages of building materials and price changes over the last six months. Read More
• 30 Oct
  Ashley Furniture to Build New Ohio Facility October 30, 2020

  Ashley Furniture Industries, Arcadia, WI, announced it will invest $70 million dollars into constructing a new one million square-foot facility in Etna, OH. Read More
• 30 Oct
  The Stow Company Purchases Gorgeous Garage October 30, 2020

  The Stow Company, Holland, MI, announced it had acquired Gorgeous Garage, a Rexburg, ID-based garage organization and flooring company. Read More
• 30 Oct
  U.S. Home Sales Jump from September 2019 October 30, 2020

  U.S. sales of new single-family homes in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 959,000, decreasing 3.5% from August but were 32.1% higher than the comparable month last year. Read More
• 30 Oct
  U.S. Builders Constructed Fewer Large Homes in 2019 October 30, 2020

  U.S. construction of new homes larger than 5,000 square feet in 2019 shrunk 2.9% from 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. Read More
• 30 Oct
  U.S. Furniture Orders Skyrocket in August October 30, 2020

  U.S. residential furniture factory orders in August rose 51% from the comparable month in 2019 and were up 9.8% from July, according to a recent survey of manufacturers and distributors. Read More
• 30 Oct
  Houzz Q4 Renovation Barometer October 30, 2020

  The recently released Q4 2020 Houzz Renovation Barometer showed that business rebounded to pre-pandemic levels based on nearly all of its indicators. Read More
• 30 Oct
  U.S. Hotel Construction Down Slightly in Q3 October 30, 2020

  According to the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics, Q3 hotel projects stood at 5,282, down 7% compared to the same quarter in 2019. Read More
• 30 Oct
  Third Quarter Canadian Hotel Construction Dips October 30, 2020

  Canadian hotel construction declined slightly in Q3, with 277 projects and 35,836 rooms completed. Read More
• 30 Oct
  Canadian Building Permits Up in September October 30, 2020

  Canadian building permits in September increased 17.0% from August to $9.45 billion and were up 10.6% from the year-ago period.  Read More
• 30 Oct
  NeoCon Announces New Dates for 2021 October 30, 2020

  NeoCon, the trade show for commercial designers, announced the postponement of its annual event from June to October 4-6 in an effort to provide an in-person experience in 2021. Read More
• 22 Oct
  From the President’s Desk October 22, 2020

  Fall is in full swing with Halloween just around the corner.  Read More
• 22 Oct
  September Industry Snapshot Available October 22, 2020

  The September Industry Snapshot Report is now available to members. Read More
• 22 Oct
  September TFL Report Now Available October 22, 2020

  The September TFL Shipments Report is now available to members. Read More
• 22 Oct
  EPA PCWP RTR Challenged October 22, 2020

  The Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution, Louisiana Environmental Action Network and Sierra Club filed on October 13, 2020 two petitions regarding the Final Plywood and Composite Wood Products Risk and Technology Review that was issued earlier this summer – a Petition for Reconsideration and a Petition for Review. Read More
• 22 Oct
  Tafisa Completes New Facility to Produce Lacquered Panels October 22, 2020

  Tafisa announced the completion of its new facility in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec to produce lacquered panels. Read More
• 22 Oct
  U.S. Housing Starts Up in September October 22, 2020

  U.S. housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million, up 1.9% from the revised August estimate and 11.1% higher than the comparable month last year. Read More
• 22 Oct
  U.S. Builder Confidence Reaches All Time High in October October 22, 2020

  U.S. builder confidence for new single-family homes in October rose 2 points from September to 85 points, another record high for the 35-year history of the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Read More
• 22 Oct
  Architectural Billings Improve in September October 22, 2020

  After three straight months of unchanged billings, the Architecture Billings Index in September increased 7 points to 47.0, according to The American Institute of Architects Economics & Market Research Group. Read More
• 22 Oct
  Houzz Bathroom 2020 Trends Released October 22, 2020

  The recently released 2020 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study surveyed 1,594 U.S. homeowners about recent or planned master bathroom renovations. Read More
• 16 Oct
  September Safety Report Now Available October 16, 2020

  The September Safety Report is now available. Read More
• 16 Oct
  Final Chance to Register for the Last Fall Meeting General Session October 16, 2020

  CPA Chairman, Pat Aldred of GP Wood Products, will provide an in-depth analysis of the state of the composite panel industry utilizing CPA’s most recent industry data. Read More
• 16 Oct
  Wilsonart to Increase TFL Capacity with New Plant October 16, 2020

  Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, Austin, TX, announced plans for a new TFL facility and quick-cycle press in Klamath Falls, OR. Construction of the facility will start immediately and is planned to be operational by July 2021. See Wilsonart Read More
• 16 Oct
  KBIS and IBS 2021 Move to Virtual Format October 16, 2020

  The National Kitchen and Bath and National Home Builders Associations announced the transition of the Kitchen and Bath Industry and International Builders shows to an all-virtual setting due to COVID-19 concerns. Read More
• 16 Oct
  U.S. Remodeling Industry Confidence Continues to Rise in Q3 October 16, 2020

  U.S. remodeling confidence in the third quarter rose 9 points from the previous three months to 82, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index. Read More
• 16 Oct
  U.S. Remodeling Predicted to Grow Through Q1 2021 October 16, 2020

  The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, recently published by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, reported that there have been moderate gains in remodeling and renovation, and concerns regarding a sustained pandemic-related decline have waned. Read More
• 16 Oct
  U.S. Leads Hotel Openings During Pandemic October 16, 2020

  The United States opened 521 new hotel properties and 55,395 rooms during March-September 2020, more than any other country globally according to research by STR. Read More
• 16 Oct
  Canadian Housing Starts Increase in September October 16, 2020

  The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of Canadian housing starts in September was 214,647 units, up 1.0% from August. Read More
• 16 Oct
  Canadian Manufacturing Down in August October 16, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted Canadian wood product sales in August were $2.99 billion, increasing 12.3% from July and up 26% from the comparable month last year. Read More
• 9 Oct
  Register for Final Fall Meeting General Session October 9, 2020

  CPA has planned several virtual Fall Meeting General Sessions and Committee meetings exclusively for members.  Read More
• 9 Oct
  CPA Publishes Safety Spotlight for October October 9, 2020

  CPA’s Safety Spotlight highlights examples, throughout the year, of member safety challenges and the new or novel corrective actions used to remedy the situation to make the workplace even safer. Read More
• 9 Oct
  U.S. Manufacturing Shipments Rise in August October 9, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in August rose 0.3% from July to $481.28 billion. Read More
• 9 Oct
  Canadian Construction Investment Up in August October 9, 2020

  Total investment in Canadian building construction in August was $16.0 billion, rising 5.0% from July. Read More
• 9 Oct
  Interior Design Billings Increase for Second-Straight Month October 9, 2020

  The Interior Design Billings Index, derived from a survey of the American Society of Interior Design member-owned firms, rose 1.2 points from June to 52.3 in August, the second straight month of growth and the highest score since October 2019. Read More
• 2 Oct
  Register Now for Final Fall Meeting General Session October 2, 2020

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• 2 Oct
  Roseburg Names Sally Eastern Region Supply Chain and Logistics Manager October 2, 2020

  Roseburg, Springfield, OR, has promoted Matthew Sally to Supply Chain and Logistics Manager for the Eastern Region.  Read More
• 2 Oct
  Hexion to Sell Its Phenolic Specialty Resins and Hexamine Businesses October 2, 2020

  Hexion, Columbus OH, announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine and European-based Forest Products Resins divisions to Black Diamond and Investindustrial for approximately $425 million. Read More
• 2 Oct
  U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps in September October 2, 2020

  U.S. consumer confidence in September registered at 101.8, skyrocketing 18.0% from August, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index. Read More
• 2 Oct
  U.S. Construction Spending Increases in August October 2, 2020

  U.S. construction spending in August was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.4 trillion, rising 1.4% from July and up 2.5% from the year-ago period.  Read More
• 2 Oct
  August Kitchen and Bath Sales Rise October 2, 2020

  U.S. kitchen and bath cabinet sales in August were 5.5% higher than the comparable month in 2019 and up 4.2% from July, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business member survey.  Read More
• 2 Oct
  U.S. Furniture Orders Soar in July October 2, 2020

  U.S. residential furniture factory orders in July rose 39% from the comparable month in 2019 and were 30% higher than June, according to a recent survey of manufacturers and distributors. Read More
• 2 Oct
  RV Shipments Expand in August October 2, 2020

  The U.S. RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reported that shipments for August were 39,489 units, rising 17.3% from the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 2 Oct
  Canadian Building Permits Up in August October 2, 2020

  Canadian building permits in August increased 1.7% from July to $8.1 billion, but were down 11.2% from the year-ago period.  Read More
• 2 Oct
  Mexico Manufacturing Continues to Strengthen in September October 2, 2020

  The IHS Markit Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index in September was 42.1, a six-month high and an increase of 0.8 points from August. Conditions, while strengthening for the last five months, were still softer than the pre-COVID period. Read More
• 25 Sep
  CPA 2019 Shipments and Downstream Market Report Now Available September 25, 2020

  The 2019 Composite Panel Shipments and Downstream Market Report is now available to members on CPA’s website.  Read More
• 25 Sep
  August Industry Snapshot Available September 25, 2020

  The August Industry Snapshot Report is now available to members. Read More
• 25 Sep
  August TFL Report Now Available September 25, 2020

  The August TFL Shipments Report is now available to members. Read More
• 25 Sep
  Registration Continues for Virtual Fall Meeting General Sessions September 25, 2020

  In lieu of an in-person Fall Meeting, CPA is planning several virtual sessions and Committee meetings exclusively for members.  Read More
• 25 Sep
  Roseburg Hires New Strategic Marketing Manager September 25, 2020

  Roseburg, Springfield, OR, has hired Kara Herron as Strategic Marketing Manager.   Read More
• 25 Sep
  Virtual NCASI Conference Open to All September 25, 2020

  The National Council for Air and Stream Improvement 2020 Conference will now be held virtually from October 13-16 free of charge and open to CPA members. Read More
• 25 Sep
  U.S. Home Sales Up 43.2% from August 2019 September 25, 2020

  U.S. sales of new single-family homes in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.01 million increasing 4.8% from July and 43.2% higher than the comparable month last year. Read More
• 25 Sep
  Canadian Construction Investment Rise in July September 25, 2020

  Total investment in Canadian building construction in July was $15.1 billion, rising 1.8% from June. Read More
• 25 Sep
  Architectural Billings Unchanged in August September 25, 2020

  The Architecture Billings Index in August was unchanged for the third straight month at 40.0, according to The American Institute of Architects Economics & Market Research Group. Read More
• 25 Sep
  Sherwin Williams Announces 2021 Paint Color of the Year September 25, 2020

  Sherwin-Williams recently announced its 2021 Color of the Year will be “Urbane Bronze.” Read More
• 17 Sep
  Registration Now for Virtual Fall Meeting General Sessions September 17, 2020

  In lieu of an in-person Fall Meeting, CPA is planning several virtual sessions and Committee meetings exclusively for members.  Read More
• 17 Sep
  August Safety Report Now Available September 17, 2020

  The August Safety Report is now available. Read More
• 17 Sep
  EPA Public Workshop on Laminated Products Held Last Week September 17, 2020

  On September 8, EPA hosted a virtual workshop to address guidance the agency is preparing for manufacturers of laminated products. Read More
• 17 Sep
  Stevens Industries Names New Business Manager September 17, 2020

  Stevens Industries, Teutopolis, IL, has named Tom Fanta as Business Manager for the company’s Tot Mate, I.D.SYSTEMS and ProMed furniture divisions. Read More
• 17 Sep
  Woodworking Network to Host Podcast on Wood Dust Combustibility September 17, 2020

  The Woodworking Network Podcast will run a free, two-part series in September with Jeffrey C. Nichols, Managing Partner, Industrial Fire Prevention LLC, on wood dust combustibility hazards, regulations, and fire prevention.  Read More
• 17 Sep
  U.S. Department of Labor Approves Woodworking Apprenticeship Program September 17, 2020

  The U.S. Department of Labor approved an apprenticeship for “woodwork manufacturing specialists.” Read More
• 17 Sep
  U.S. Housing Starts Up Over August 2019 September 17, 2020

  U.S. housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million, down 5.1% from the revised July estimate but 2.8% higher than the comparable month last year. Read More
• 17 Sep
  U.S. Builder Confidence Reaches a Record High in September September 17, 2020

  U.S. builder confidence for new single-family homes in September rose 5 points from August to 83 points, a record high for the 35-year history of the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Read More
• 17 Sep
  U.S. Furniture and Retail Sales Increase in August September 17, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted advance estimates of furniture and home furnishing retail sales rose 2.1% from July to $10.23 billion in August and were up 3.8% over the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 17 Sep
  Canadian Manufacturing Higher in July September 17, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted Canadian wood product sales in July were $2.6 billion, increasing 4.2% from June and up 9.3% from the comparable month last year. Read More
• 17 Sep
  Interior Design Billings Post Mixed Results in July September 17, 2020

  The Interior Design Billings Index, derived from a survey of the American Society of Interior Design member-owned firms, rose 2.9 points from June to 51.1 in July, indicating continuing recovery from previous COVID-19-related declines. Read More
• 11 Sep
  From the President’s Desk September 11, 2020

  My how time flies. Read More
• 11 Sep
  EPA Finalizes Formaldehyde Scoping Document; Next Steps September 11, 2020

  On September 4, EPA made available the final formaldehyde risk assessment scoping document under the Toxic Substances Control Act.  Read More
• 11 Sep
  Register Now for Virtual CPA Fall Meeting General Sessions September 11, 2020

  In lieu of an in-person Fall Meeting, CPA is planning several virtual sessions and Committee meetings for members. Read More
• 11 Sep
  Canadian Housing Starts Increase in August September 11, 2020

  The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of Canadian housing starts in August was 262,396 units, up 6.9% from July. Read More
• 4 Sep
  EPA Formaldehyde Risk Analysis Scoping Document and Final Fees List Released September 4, 2020

  EPA published today in the Federal Register two separate but related notices addressing the formaldehyde risk assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Read More
• 4 Sep
  Virtual CPA Fall Meeting Presentations Planned September 4, 2020

  In lieu of an in-person Fall Meeting, CPA is planning several virtual sessions and Committee meetings for members. Events include the following three General Sessions for members. Read More
• 4 Sep
  In Memoriam: Maynard Sauder September 4, 2020

  Maynard Sauder of Sauder Woodworking passed away on August 28 at the age of 88. Read More
• 4 Sep
  U.S. Construction Spending Nearly Unchanged in July September 4, 2020

  U.S. construction spending in July was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.36 trillion, rising 0.1% from June but down 0.1% from the year-ago period. Read More
• 4 Sep
  U.S. Manufacturing Shipments Up in July September 4, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in July rose 4.6% from June to $479.5 billion. Read More
• 4 Sep
  July RV Shipments Reach 40-Year High September 4, 2020

  The U.S. RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reported that shipments for July were 43,035 units, jumping 53.5% from the comparable month in 2019 and the highest in 40 years. Read More
• 4 Sep
  U.S. Furniture Orders Soar in June September 4, 2020

  U.S. residential furniture factory orders in June rose 30% from the comparable month in 2019, according to a recent survey of manufacturers and distributors. Read More
• 4 Sep
  July U.S. Kitchen and Bath Sales Rise September 4, 2020

  U.S. kitchen and bath cabinet sales in July were 3.0% higher than the comparable month in 2019, but year-to-date totals dropped 2.9% from the year-ago period, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business member survey. Read More
• 4 Sep
  Canadian Building Permits Down in July September 4, 2020

  Canadian building permits in July fell 3.0% from June to $7.8 billion (CAD) and were down 9.6% from the year-ago period. Read More
• 4 Sep
  Mexico Manufacturing Increases in August September 4, 2020

  The IHS Markit Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was 41.3 in August, increasing 0.9 points from July. Conditions, though still in contraction, have improved for the last four months. Read More
• 4 Sep
  Fastmarkets RISI Particleboard and MDF Commentary Published September 4, 2020

  The August issue of the Particleboard and MDF Commentary has been published and includes detailed economic analysis of the North American markets. Read More
• 6 Jun
  TSCA Title VI Hits Milestone Date June 6, 2018

  As of Friday, June 1, manufacturers around the world are now required to import and sell in the U.S. only CARB or TSCA Title VI third-party certified composite wood panels or finished products made with certified panels. Read More