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June RV Shipments Decline
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of U.S. manufacturers reported June shipments totaled 24,095 units, dropping 46.4% from the same month in 2022. Year-to-date shipments totaled 164,830, decreasing 49.2% compared to 2022. See RV Industry Association
Construction Spending Up in June
U.S. construction spending in June was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.9 trillion, rising 0.5% from May and 3.5% higher than the same period last year. Year-to-date construction spending increased 3% to $917.4 billion compared to the first six months of 2022. Private construction spending was $1.5 trillion, climbing 0.5% from May.
June Panel Shipments Report Now Available
The June Panel Shipments report is now available to members.
June TFL Shipments Available to Members
The June TFL Shipments report is now available to members.
Comments Submitted on Proposed Amendments to PCWP Regulations
On July 18, CPA and an American Wood Council (AWC)-led coalition of wood products associations submitted comments to the U.S. EPA on the proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Plywood and Composite Wood Products (PCWP) facilities. The proposed amendments include new emission limits and work practices for hazardous
June Safety Report Now Available
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July Safety Report Now Available
The July Safety Report Is Now Ready for Members to Download
Fall Meeting Attendee List Published; Hotel Reservation Deadline Extended
The Fall Meeting attendee list is now available online, featuring representatives from more than 60 member companies. Rooms for the September 27-29 meeting at the Hyatt Regency Savannah must be reserved by September 9 to secure the discounted group rate. Current meeting details and hotel reservation information are available online. See Annual Meetings. More Info: Anna
Unilin Names New CEO
Unilin announced the appointment of An Nuyttens as CEO. She will join the company in mid-October, succeeding Paul De Cock, who will become CEO of Mohawk Industries on September 30. Nuyttens brings over 30 years’ experience to the role, most recently serving in executive positions at Solvay. Unilin is a global manufacturer of panels and
August U.S. Consumer Confidence Dips
U.S. consumer confidence measured 89.4 in August, a decrease of 0.8 points from the adjusted July reading, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index. The index gauging current business and labor market conditions climbed 6.8 points in August to 121.2. The short-term outlook index for income, business, and labor markets slid 5.8 points to
U.S. New Home Sales Down in July
U.S. sales of new single-family homes in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000, falling 10.5% from June and 6.3% below the comparable month in 2025. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new homes for sale in July was 488,000, representing a 9.6-month supply at the existing sales rate. This is 1.9% higher
July U.S. Construction Spending Weakens
U.S. construction spending in July reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.16 trillion, decreasing 0.5% from June and 3.8% year-over-year. Total public and private residential spending declined 1.3% month-over-month and 7.3% from July 2025 to $871.21 billion. Non-residential spending totaled $1.29 trillion, 0.1% higher than June but down 1.3% from the same month last