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TFL Shipments Report Available to Members
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Spring Meeting Hotel Reservations Now Available
Hotel reservations for CPA’s 2022 Spring Meeting, May 1-4 (departure on the 4th), at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, CA are now available. The meeting begins on Sunday with the annual golf tournament at 8am followed by the Welcome Reception at 6pm. The meeting concludes Tuesday evening with the Chairman’s Dinner following a full day’s
CPA Welcomes New Member
The CPA Board of Directors recently voted to approve the following new Associate Member. Profol Americas Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA, is a global supplier of custom film products for a wide variety of applications including kitchen and bath cabinets, furniture, RV walls, flooring products, etc. The membership will be represented by Amy Fuhlman, Strategic Marketing
OSHA Withdraws COVID Vaccination Emergency Standard
Effective January 26, OSHA has withdrawn its emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring COVID-19 vaccination or testing for employees. The ETS would have mandated that employers with more than 100 employees require staff to be vaccinated or tested weekly. The rule was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month, which precipitated the withdrawal by
NAM Provides Resources for 2022 Manufacturing Trends
The National Association of Manufacturer’s Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA), of which CPA is a member, recently published a document on the top trends in manufacturing for 2022. The publication outlines trends, including workforce and supply chain challenges among others, and provides resources to assist manufacturers in navigating and addressing these issues. The CMA includes
CPA Submits Priorities for Canadian 2024 Pre-budget Consultation
The Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) is seeking input on priorities for the 2024 federal budget through its annual pre-budget consultation process. CPA submitted five recommendations for consideration, including support for supply chain disruptions attributable to forest fires, dedicated funding for sector capital projects and decarbonization initiatives, credit creation opportunities for
August 15 Deadline Approaching for Innovation Award Submissions
The submission deadline for the new Innovation Awards program is Tuesday, August 15. Developed and managed by CPA’s Decorative Surfaces Council (DSC), the program recognizes significant and creative advances in technology, product development and service solutions in the industry. This is a separate award from the current recognition program for plant safety innovation at manufacturing
CPA LinkedIn Initiative Continues
CPA launched a LinkedIn initiative earlier this month to promote member involvement and volunteerism and to foster networking within the industry. Members can now proudly display a “member badge” on their LinkedIn profile and add volunteer positions through CPA boards, committees, subcommittees and task groups to enhance their professional experience. This initiative was developed through
June U.S. Manufacturing Shipments Strengthen
Seasonally adjusted shipments for all U.S. manufacturing industries in June increased 0.1% from May to $573.9 billion. Wood product shipments were down 0.4% in June to $13.3 billion compared to the prior month. Shipments of furniture and related products grew 0.7% from May to $6.9 billion. New orders for all U.S. manufacturing improved 2.3% from
U.S. Manufacturing Index Decline Tempers in July
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in July was 49, increasing 2.7 points from June. Manufacturers reported a continued decrease in new orders but a boost in employment as the industry outlook improved. The PMI index comprises five sub-indices tracking changes in new orders, output, employment, suppliers’ delivery times and
Q2 Canadian Hotel Construction Projects Expand
Canadian hotel construction projects in Q2 2023 rose 5% from 2022 to 275, representing 37,359 rooms. Projects planned for the next 12 months dropped 10% compared to Q2 2022, with 88 projects and 10,086 rooms anticipated. Construction in the “early planning stage” grew 30% to 135 projects representing 20,252 rooms. See Canadian Lodging Econometrics