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CPA Meets with EPA on TSCA Risk Assessment
CPA, along with other American Chemistry Council (ACC) Formaldehyde Panel representatives, met with EPA about the formaldehyde risk assessment the agency is conducting under the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA). Three topics were addressed during the meeting, including: a review of the EPA schedule for completing the assessment, an overview of an occupational exposure data
November Safety Report Now Available
North American composite panel mills in November reported 12 incidents. The average recordable incident rate (RIR) was 2.7, down from the October rate of 3.2. The year-to-date RIR is 2.3. A total of 34 out of 35 participating mills reported safety data for November. See Safety Report. More Info: Connie Klinkam
Surteco to Purchase Omnova Solutions
Surteco North America, Myrtle Beach, SC, announced it will acquire Omnova Solutions, Beechwood, OH. Surteco is a decor print, foil, adhesives and edgebanding manufacturer with four production facilities in North America. Omnova designs and manufactures decorative papers and performance films including 2D and 3D vinyl with three locations in the U.S. Surteco and Omnova offer
eSolutions Furniture Group Names New Chief Customer Officer
eSolutions Furniture Group, Jamestown, NY, recently hired Anthony Booth as its Chief Customer Officer. Booth brings decades of experience from past positions with FGF Brands, Weston Foods and Mars. eSolutions is a North American residential and commercial furniture manufacturer with multiple brands including Bestar, Bush Furniture and Bush Business Furniture. See eSolutions Furniture Group
October Canadian Wood Product Sales Down
Seasonally adjusted Canadian wood product sales in October were $3.55 billion (CAD), down 1.8% from September and 2.9% lower than the comparable month in 2021. Sales of furniture and related products totaled $1.34 billion, increasing 1.5% from September and jumping 16.2% over October 2021. Canadian manufacturing sales for all industries were $72.6 billion, up 2.8%
Canadian Housing Starts Dip in November
The monthly standalone seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of Canadian housing starts in November was 264,159 units, 0.2% lower than in October. The SAAR of urban starts was unchanged from October at 242,644. Multiple urban starts rose 2% to 190,415, and single-family levels dipped 7% from October to 52,229. The trend in housing starts in
Architectural Billings Weaken in November
The November 2022 Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dropped 1.1 points to 46.6, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Economics & Market Research Group. A score above 50 indicates growth in billings. Design contracts dipped from 48.6 in October to 46.9. November billings fell below 50 in all geographic regions except the South, which
October Canadian Furniture Store and Building Material Sales Grow
Canadian retail furniture store sales in October 2022 increased 0.1% from September to $1.17 billion (CAD) but were 6.5% lower than the same month in 2021. Sales for building material dealers rose 0.3% from September to $4.1 billion and were ahead 5.9% from 2021. Total Canadian retail sales improved 1.4% from September to $62 billion
Mexico Manufacturing Registers Progress in December
In December 2022, the seasonally adjusted S&P Global Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was 51.3, rising 0.7 from November and marking the most growth since June. The index increase was attributable to improved demand and expected higher prices in 2023. The PMI index comprises five sub-indices tracking changes in new orders, output, employment, suppliers’
Canadian Government Confirms Plans to Amend Its Formaldehyde Rule in 2023
This week Environment Climate Change Canada confirmed the government’s plans to amend the Canadian formaldehyde rule, which will enter into force in January 2023. The amendments are slated to be proposed after April 2023 and will address a few issues which CPA has worked with the government over the past year to address. In the
CPA Meets with EPA on TSCA Risk Assessment
CPA, along with other American Chemistry Council (ACC) Formaldehyde Panel representatives, met with EPA about the formaldehyde risk assessment the agency is conducting under the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA). Three topics were addressed during the meeting, including: a review of the EPA schedule for completing the assessment, an overview of an occupational exposure data
November Safety Report Now Available
North American composite panel mills in November reported 12 incidents. The average recordable incident rate (RIR) was 2.7, down from the October rate of 3.2. The year-to-date RIR is 2.3. A total of 34 out of 35 participating mills reported safety data for November. See Safety Report. More Info: Connie Klinkam