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• 4 Mar
  Mexico Manufacturing Improves in February March 4, 2021

  The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index in February was 44.2, up 1.2 points from January and the highest level since March 2020. Read More
• 26 Feb
  January Industry Snapshot Available February 26, 2021

  The January Industry Snapshot Report is now available to members. Read More
• 26 Feb
  January TFL Shipments Report Now Available February 26, 2021

  The January TFL Shipments Report is now available to members. Read More
• 26 Feb
  RED Scholarship Deadline Approaching February 26, 2021

  In January, the Robert E. Dougherty Educational Foundation announced its new “Intern” scholarship program for 2021.  Read More
• 26 Feb
  Weyerhaeuser to Acquire Alabama Timberlands February 26, 2021

  Weyerhaeuser, Seattle, WA, announced the purchase of 69,200 acres of timberlands in Alabama from Soterra, a subsidiary of Greif, Inc. Read More
• 26 Feb
  U.S. Home Sales Increase in January February 26, 2021

  U.S. sales of new single-family homes in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 923,000, increasing 4.3% from December 2020 and 19.3% higher than the comparable month last year. Read More
• 26 Feb
  Home Improvement Retailers Report Strong Quarter February 26, 2021

  The world’s two largest home improvement retailers recently published fourth quarter 2020 results. Read More
• 26 Feb
  U.S. Furniture Sales Continue to Rise in December February 26, 2021

  U.S. residential furniture factory orders in December 2020 rose 27% above the comparable month in 2019 with nearly 84% of manufacturers reporting increases, according to a recent survey of manufacturers and distributors Read More
• 26 Feb
  U.S. Architectural Billings Improve in January February 26, 2021

  The Architecture Billings Index in January increased 2.6 points from December 2020 to 44.9, according to The American Institute of Architects Economics & Market Research Group. Read More
• 26 Feb
  U.S. RV Shipments Break January Record February 26, 2021

  The U.S. RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reported that January shipments were a record 45,930 units, rising 39.2% over the comparable month in 2020. Read More
• 26 Feb
  Robust December for Canadian Furniture and Building Supply Sales February 26, 2021

  Canadian retail furniture store sales in December 2020 increased 5.0% over the same month in 2019 to $1.1 billion. Read More
• 19 Feb
  January Safety Report Now Available February 19, 2021

  The January Safety Report is now available Read More
• 19 Feb
  NAS Issues Report Critical of EPA’s TSCA Chemical Review February 19, 2021

  The National Academies of Science this week issued a report critical of the “systematic review” approach used by EPA in 2018 for assessing, under the Toxics Substances Control Act, the risks to human health and the environment posed by high priority chemicals. Read More
• 19 Feb
  CPA Advocates for Federal Infrastructure Legislation February 19, 2021

  CPA was a signatory to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce-coordinated letter sent to Congress this week addressing the need to enact infrastructure legislation by July 4.  Read More
• 19 Feb
  U.S. Housing Starts Drop in January February 19, 2021

  U.S. housing starts in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.58 million, down 6.0% from the revised December 2020 estimate and 2.3% below the comparable month in 2020. Read More
• 19 Feb
  U.S. Builder Confidence Down in February February 19, 2021

  U.S. builder confidence for new single-family homes in February rose 1 point from January to 84 points on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Read More
• 19 Feb
  Canadian Manufacturing Up in December February 19, 2021

  Seasonally adjusted Canadian wood product sales in December 2020 were $3.65 billion, increasing 8.3% from November and leaping 48.1% from the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 19 Feb
  Canadian Housing Starts Jump in January February 19, 2021

  The monthly standalone seasonally adjusted annual rate of Canadian housing starts in January was 282,428 units, up 23.1% from December 2020. Read More
• 11 Feb
  Social Media Influencer Promotes Composite Panels and Decorative Surfaces February 11, 2021

  CPA has partnered with blogger and DIY enthusiast Jennifer Flores of Rambling Renovators to create an Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and blog post sharing first-hand experiences working with composite panels and decorative surfaces.  Read More
• 11 Feb
  CPA Publishes Safety Spotlight for February February 11, 2021

  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
• 11 Feb
  Rosengarth Appointed President & CEO of Collins February 11, 2021

  Collins, Wilsonville, OR, announced that TJ Rosengarth has been named President and CEO effective February 15, 2021. Read More
• 11 Feb
  Fastmarkets RISI Particleboard and MDF Commentary Published February 11, 2021

  The January issue of the Particleboard and MDF Commentary has been published and includes detailed economic analysis of the North American markets. Read More
• 11 Feb
  Canadian Construction Investment Higher in December February 11, 2021

  Canadian building construction investment in December 2020 was up 1.5% from November to $15.5 billion, following three straight months of contraction. Read More
• 11 Feb
  Houzz Q1 Renovation Barometer Positive February 11, 2021

  The recently released Q1 2021 Houzz Renovation Barometer showed optimism among home improvement businesses, with the construction sector sentiment softening slightly due to labor and supply shortages as well as increasing material costs. Read More
• 4 Feb
  CPA to Host Fire Safety Webinar February 17 February 4, 2021

  The Production-Technical Safety Subcommittee has chosen to focus on fire safety prevention and awareness in 2021 by hosting a series of webinars to assist production facilities with these important topics. Read More
• 4 Feb
  Canada Publishes Proposed Clean Fuel Regulations for Liquid Fuels February 4, 2021

  On December 18, 2020, Environment and Climate Change Canada published the proposed Clean Fuel Regulations for liquid fuels for public comment. Read More
• 4 Feb
  Wood Industry Launches Career Awareness Campaign February 4, 2021

  In late January, the Wood Industry Resource Collaborative launched a wood industry career awareness campaign titled “You Wood.”  Read More
• 4 Feb
  2020 U.S. Construction Finishes Ahead of 2019 February 4, 2021

  U.S. construction spending in December 2020 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.49 trillion, rising 1.0% from November and up 5.7% from the year prior.  Read More
• 4 Feb
  U.S. Manufacturing Shipments Up in December February 4, 2021

  Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in December 2020 rose 1.7% from November to $501.82 billion. Read More
• 4 Feb
  U.S. Consumer Confidence Strong in January February 4, 2021

  U.S. consumer confidence in January registered at 89.3, rising 2.2 points from December 2020, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.  Read More
• 4 Feb
  U.S. Furniture Sales Continue to Rise in November February 4, 2021

  U.S. residential furniture factory orders in November 2020 rose 17% above the comparable month in 2019 with nearly 75% of manufacturers reporting increases, according to a recent survey of manufacturers and distributors. Read More
• 4 Feb
  U.S. Kitchen and Bath Sales Jump in December February 4, 2021

  U.S. kitchen and bath cabinet sales in December 2020 were 11.6% higher than the comparable month in 2019 but fell 0.2% from November, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business member survey.  Read More
• 4 Feb
  U.S. RV Shipments Reaches Record for December February 4, 2021

  The U.S. RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reported that monthly shipments were 40,382 units, the highest December on record, rising 46.8% from the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 4 Feb
  Mexico Manufacturing PMI Improves in January February 4, 2021

  The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index in January was 43.0, up 0.6 points from December 2020, despite it being the eleventh straight month of contraction. Read More
• 28 Jan
  Biden Signs Executive Order on Climate Change and Environmental Justice January 28, 2021

  President Biden issued a far-reaching and very detailed executive order on January 27 that will impact virtually all branches of government and have significant economic implications.  Read More
• 28 Jan
  U.S. Department of Commerce Affirms China Dumped Wood Mouldings and Millwork January 28, 2021

  The U.S. Department of Commerce announced final affirmative findings that China dumped wood mouldings and millwork and received countervailable subsidies during the period of investigation from July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.  Read More
• 28 Jan
  Arclin Names Bolduc CEO January 28, 2021

  Arclin, Atlanta, GA, announced today that Brad Bolduc was named CEO. Read More
• 28 Jan
  U.S. Home Sales Up in December January 28, 2021

  U.S. sales of new single-family homes in December 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 842,000, increasing 1.6% from November and 15.2% higher than the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 28 Jan
  U.S. Home Remodeling Activity Down in Q4 January 28, 2021

  U.S. remodeling activity in the fourth quarter of 2020 fell 3 points from the previous three months to 79, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index. Read More
• 28 Jan
  U.S. Architectural Billings Fall in December January 28, 2021

  The Architecture Billings Index in December 2020 decreased 3.7 points to 42.6, according to The American Institute of Architects Economics & Market Research Group. Read More
• 28 Jan
  U.S. Interior Design Billings Rise in December January 28, 2021

  The Interior Design Billings Index, derived from a survey of the American Society of Interior Design member-owned firms, increased 3.2 points to 53.4 in December 2020. Read More
• 28 Jan
  Houzz Releases 2021 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study January 28, 2021

  Houzz recently released its 2021 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, which surveyed 2,014 U.S. homeowners about recent or planned kitchen renovation projects. Read More
• 22 Jan
  December Industry Snapshot Available January 22, 2021

  The December Industry Snapshot Report is now available to members. Read More
• 22 Jan
  December TFL Shipments Report Now Available January 22, 2021

  The December TFL Shipments Report is now available to members. Read More
• 22 Jan
  December Safety Report Now Available January 22, 2021

  The December Safety Report is now available Read More
• 22 Jan
  President Biden Makes Early Moves to Impose New Federal Policy Directions January 22, 2021

  Following the inauguration as the 46th President of the United States, President Biden issued a series of executive orders and other policy directives to begin changing the direction of federal policy making by the executive branch.  Read More
• 22 Jan
  U.S. Housing Starts Increase in December January 22, 2021

  U.S. housing starts in December 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.67 million, up 5.8% from the revised November estimate and 5.2% higher than the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 22 Jan
  U.S. Builder Confidence Down in January January 22, 2021

  U.S. builder confidence for new single-family homes in January fell 3 points from December 2020 to 83 points on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Read More
• 22 Jan
  Canadian Manufacturing Down in November January 22, 2021

  Seasonally adjusted Canadian wood product sales in November 2020 were $3.32 billion, decreasing 4.1% from October but jumping 42.1% from the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 22 Jan
  Canadian Housing Starts Increase in December January 22, 2021

  The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of Canadian housing starts in December 2020 was 239,052 units, up 1.2% from November. Read More
• 22 Jan
  Ontario Offers Covid Assistance to Forest-Sector Companies January 22, 2021

  The Ontarian Government announced $5.3 billion in funding to assist small and medium-sized forest sector businesses, including wood product manufacturers, to help offset the costs of implementing COVID-19 safety measures. Read More
• 15 Jan
  EPA and OSHA Support Collaboration on Chemical Reviews and Advancing Worker Safety January 15, 2021

  This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a Memorandum of Understanding that advances collaboration and communication on EPA’s review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Read More
• 15 Jan
  CPA Joins U.S. Chamber to Promote Infrastructure Legislation January 15, 2021

  This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce rolled out an effort to promote the passage of federal infrastructure legislation by July 4.  Read More
• 15 Jan
  CPA Publishes Safety Spotlight for January January 15, 2021

  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
• 15 Jan
  RED Foundation Announces New Intern Scholarship Program January 15, 2021

  The Robert E. Dougherty Educational Foundation is dedicated to providing financial assistance to students in composite panel industry-related fields of study.  Read More
• 15 Jan
  U.S. Manufacturing Shipments Up in November January 15, 2021

  Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in November 2020 rose 0.7% from October to $492.9 billion. Read More
• 15 Jan
  Canadian Construction Investment Down Slightly in November January 15, 2021

  Total investment in Canadian building construction in November 2020 was $15.3 billion, dipping 0.1% from October, the third straight month of declines. Read More
• 15 Jan
  IKEA Parent Company Purchases More U.S. Forestland January 15, 2021

  IKEA parent company, Ingka Group, recently announced the purchase of 10,840 acres of forestland in southeast Georgia from the Conservation Fund, an environmental non-profit organization. Read More
• 7 Jan
  2021 CPA Executive Officers Take the Helm January 7, 2021

  CPA’s 2021 Board of Directors leadership team takes office this week.  Read More
• 7 Jan
  EPA Publishes Science Transparency Rule January 7, 2021

  This week, EPA published a rule addressing the scientific data and research results that will form the basis for the agency’s rules going forward.  Read More
• 7 Jan
  Canada Releases New Climate Plan January 7, 2021

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• 7 Jan
  U.S. Construction Up in November January 7, 2021

  U.S. construction spending in November 2020 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.46 trillion, rising 0.9% from October and up 3.8% from the year prior.  Read More
• 7 Jan
  U.S. Home Sales Fall in November January 7, 2021

  U.S. sales of new single-family homes in November 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 841,000, decreasing 11.0% from October but were 20.8% higher than the comparable month in 2019.  Read More
• 7 Jan
  U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls in December January 7, 2021

  U.S. consumer confidence in December 2020 registered at 88.6, dropping 4.3 points from November, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.  Read More
• 7 Jan
  RV Shipments Reach Highest November on Record January 7, 2021

  The U.S. RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers reported that monthly shipments were 42,513 units, the highest November on record, rising 43.4% from the comparable month in 2019. Read More
• 7 Jan
  U.S. Interior Design Billings Decrease in November January 7, 2021

  The Interior Design Billings Index, derived from a survey of the American Society of Interior Design member-owned firms, decreased 4.9 points to 50.2 in November. Read More
• 7 Jan
  U.S. Furniture Sales Continue to Rise in October January 7, 2021

  U.S. residential furniture factory orders in October rose 40% from the comparable month in 2019 with 77% of manufacturers reporting increases, according to a recent survey of manufacturers and distributors. Read More
• 7 Jan
  U.S. Kitchen and Bath Sales Mixed in November January 7, 2021

  U.S. kitchen and bath cabinet sales in November 2020 were 8.3% higher than the comparable month in 2019 but fell 9.2% from October, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business member survey.  Read More
• 7 Jan
  Mexico Manufacturing Falls in December January 7, 2021

  The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index in December 2020 was 42.4, down 1.3 points from November and the lowest reading in three months. Read More
• 18 Dec
  November TFL Report Now Available December 18, 2020

  The November TFL Shipments Report is now available to members. Read More
• 18 Dec
  November Safety Report Now Available December 18, 2020

  The November Safety Report is now available. Read More
• 18 Dec
  CPA Staffing Update December 18, 2020

  CPA welcomed Brian Sause to the staff this week as the Director of Certification and Industry Affairs.  Read More
• 18 Dec
  Biden Administration Transition Picks Up Speed December 18, 2020

  The ongoing transition from the Trump to the Biden Administration continues and received a new dose of energy with the Electoral College vote this week affirming Mr. Biden’s Presidential victory. Read More
• 18 Dec
  HDI Acquires River City Millwork December 18, 2020

  Hardwoods Distribution Inc., Langley B.C., announced the purchase of River City Millwork, a supplier of doors, trim, and related millwork products. Read More
• 18 Dec
  U.S. Housing Starts Up in November December 18, 2020

  U.S. housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.55 million, up 1.2% from the revised October estimate and 12.8% higher than the comparable month last year. Read More
• 18 Dec
  U.S. Builder Confidence Dips in December December 18, 2020

  U.S. builder confidence for new single-family homes in December fell 4 points from November to 86 points but was still the second highest reading in the 35-year history of the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Read More
• 18 Dec
  U.S. Furniture and Retail Sales Estimates Mixed in November December 18, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted advance estimates of furniture and home furnishing retail sales in November rose 3.7% over the same month in 2019 to $10.3 billion, but shrunk 1.1% from October. Read More
• 18 Dec
  Canadian Manufacturing Up Slightly in October December 18, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted Canadian wood product sales in October were $3.43 billion, increasing 1.3% from September and jumping 45.7% from the comparable month last year. Read More
• 18 Dec
  U.S. Architectural Billings Fall in November December 18, 2020

  The Architecture Billings Index in November decreased 1.2 points to 46.3, according to The American Institute of Architects Economics & Market Research Group. Read More
• 11 Dec
  U.S. Updates Guidance on Essential Businesses December 11, 2020

  CPA members are encouraged to review the latest government guidance on essential businesses as state and local governments consider shutdowns to combat recent COVID-19 surges. Read More
• 11 Dec
  EPA Publishes Clean Air Benefit-Cost Guidance December 11, 2020

  EPA this week released a new rule addressing how the agency will determine the benefits and costs of rules issued under the Clean Air Act.  Read More
• 11 Dec
  CPA Publishes Safety Spotlight for December December 11, 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
• 11 Dec
  HDI Acquires Aura Hardwoods December 11, 2020

  Hardwoods Specialty Products, a subsidiary of Hardwoods Distribution Inc., has purchased Aura Hardwoods. Read More
• 11 Dec
  U.S. Manufacturing Shipments Rise for Sixth Straight Month December 11, 2020

  Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in October rose for the sixth straight month, up 1.0% from September to $488.6 billion. Read More
• 11 Dec
  U.S. Kitchen and Bath Sales Jump in October December 11, 2020

  U.S. kitchen and bath cabinet sales in October were 9.8% higher than the comparable month in 2019 and up 2.3% from September, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business member survey.  Read More
• 11 Dec
  Canadian Construction Investment Down Slightly in October December 11, 2020

  Total investment in Canadian building construction in October was $15.2 billion, declining 0.4% from September. Read More
• 11 Dec
  Pantone Announces Two Colors of the Year for 2021 December 11, 2020

  For the first time ever, leading color authority the Pantone Color Institute, has announced two colors for 2021 Color of the Year. 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