Stating the allegations against the wood products accrediting agency are "absolutely false," Timber Products Inspection Inc. added it is ready "to vigorously defend” its reputation against claims that it fraudulently certified and stamped structural plywood from southern Brazil as compliant with U.S. standard PS 1-09.

PFS TECO says it will "vigorously defend" its reputation against claims that it fraudulently certified and stamped structural plywood from southern Brazil as compliant with U.S. standard PS 1-09.

Ashley Furniture's expansion in RTA furniture production took another step forward with the company's acquisition of Homestar North America's facility in Statesville, North Carolina.

The U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition, a group comprised of 10 domestic plywood producers, has filed a Lanham Act claim of false labeling against three U.S. certification agencies. The coalition claims certain structural plywood panels produced in southern Brazil are being fraudulently certified and stamped as compliant with U.S. product standards.

GURDON, Ark.— Georgia-Pacific said it will invest up to $70 million to upgrade its plywood and lumber operations in Gurdon, Arkansas. The company said the upgrades in technology and systems will help sustain the more than 700 jobs at the two facilities. "We are making state-of-the-art improvements that will transform our Gurdon facilities, greatly improving the utilization of raw materials and overall operating efficiencies, making jobs more meaningful, and turning us into an even stronger competitor," said Mike White, Western Regional operations manager.

LEESBURG, Va. - The Composite Panel Association has submitted comments to Canada’s proposed “Regulations to limit the emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood panels and finished goods and component parts made from them” which focus on sections not aligned with TSCA Title VI of the U.S. regulation. Canada's proposed Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations was posted for public comment in the Friday, June 28, 2019 edition of the Canada Gazette.

Standard Furniture CEO Todd Evans will step down from his position at the residential furniture manufacturer. He will act as an advisor to the leadership team in a transition period through Nov. 1.

A New Jersey importer of cabinetry is the first company fined for violating the national Formaldehyde Rule. Global Sourcing Solutions, a Division of Turner Logistics LLC, has agreed to pay a settlement of $544,064 for violations associated with the importation of non-compliant composite wood products.

Knoll, Inc. has acquired Fully, an eCommerce furniture brand specializing in adjustable-height desks, ergonomic chairs and accessories for home offices and small businesses.

WASHINGTON - U.S. hardwood lumber, logs and veneer exports are among the products impacted in a new round of tariffs announced Friday by the Chinese government. The tariffs will be implemented in two phases, beginning Sept.1 and Dec. 15.  New and additional tariffs of 5% and 10% on being levied. According to information provided by the American Hardwood Export Council and the National Hardwood Lumber Association,  products impacted include: