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2025 CPA Executive Officers Take Helm
CPA’s 2025 leadership team took office this month, with Steve Carroll of Swiss Krono serving as the Board Chairman, Mike Reardon of Roseburg as Vice Chairman, and Matt Swinnie of Arauco North America as Secretary/Treasurer. Marla Chappell of Weyerhaeuser completed her term as the 2024 Chair and now serves as Immediate Past Chairperson. More Info:
Spring Meeting Registration Available
Registration is now available for the 2025 CPA Spring Meeting from April 13-16 (departure on the 16th), at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort in Dana Point, CA. The meeting begins on Sunday with the annual golf tournament at 8 am, followed by the Welcome Reception at 6 pm. The meeting concludes Tuesday evening with the
Mill QC/Technical Manager Training Offered at Spring Meeting
CPA’s technical team is offering a training session designed specifically for panel producers’ quality control (QC) management and technical staff during the Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 13, from 2:30 pm – 6 pm. The session will cover the details of CPA’s Grademark in-plant certification requirements for compliance with EPA TSCA Title VI, CARB, and
November Building Permits Weaken in Canada
In November, Canadian building permits totaled $11.7 billion (CAD), decreasing 5.9% from October 2024 but increasing 5.1% from the comparable month in 2023. Residential authorizations fell 7.5% from the prior month but rose 1.6% to $7.2 billion year-over-year. Single-family permits totaled $2.9 billion, declining 2.3% from October and 1.0% from November 2023. Multi-family levels were $4.4
Canadian Wood Product Sales Improve in November
The seasonally adjusted November 2024 Canadian wood product sales were $3.4 billion (CAD), 1.8% higher than October and up 6.1% from the comparable month in 2023. Sales of furniture and related products totaled $1.3 billion, growing 4.9% from October but shrinking 0.7% from November 2023. Canadian manufacturing sales for all industries were $71.5 billion, increasing
Final EPA Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Excludes TSCA Title VI Products
On January 2, the EPA released its final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluation for formaldehyde. The final risk evaluation found that composite wood products regulated under TSCA Title VI do not pose an unreasonable risk in indoor air environments. For all intents and purposes, the evaluation eliminates further regulation under TSCA residential and
2025 CPA Executive Officers Take Helm
CPA’s 2025 leadership team took office this month, with Steve Carroll of Swiss Krono serving as the Board Chairman, Mike Reardon of Roseburg as Vice Chairman, and Matt Swinnie of Arauco North America as Secretary/Treasurer. Marla Chappell of Weyerhaeuser completed her term as the 2024 Chair and now serves as Immediate Past Chairperson. More Info:
Spring Meeting Registration Available
Registration is now available for the 2025 CPA Spring Meeting from April 13-16 (departure on the 16th), at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort in Dana Point, CA. The meeting begins on Sunday with the annual golf tournament at 8 am, followed by the Welcome Reception at 6 pm. The meeting concludes Tuesday evening with the
Mill QC/Technical Manager Training Offered at Spring Meeting
CPA’s technical team is offering a training session designed specifically for panel producers’ quality control (QC) management and technical staff during the Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 13, from 2:30 pm – 6 pm. The session will cover the details of CPA’s Grademark in-plant certification requirements for compliance with EPA TSCA Title VI, CARB, and
November Building Permits Weaken in Canada
In November, Canadian building permits totaled $11.7 billion (CAD), decreasing 5.9% from October 2024 but increasing 5.1% from the comparable month in 2023. Residential authorizations fell 7.5% from the prior month but rose 1.6% to $7.2 billion year-over-year. Single-family permits totaled $2.9 billion, declining 2.3% from October and 1.0% from November 2023. Multi-family levels were $4.4
Canadian Wood Product Sales Improve in November
The seasonally adjusted November 2024 Canadian wood product sales were $3.4 billion (CAD), 1.8% higher than October and up 6.1% from the comparable month in 2023. Sales of furniture and related products totaled $1.3 billion, growing 4.9% from October but shrinking 0.7% from November 2023. Canadian manufacturing sales for all industries were $71.5 billion, increasing
Final EPA Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Excludes TSCA Title VI Products
On January 2, the EPA released its final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluation for formaldehyde. The final risk evaluation found that composite wood products regulated under TSCA Title VI do not pose an unreasonable risk in indoor air environments. For all intents and purposes, the evaluation eliminates further regulation under TSCA residential and
