WASHINGTON -- Ten wood-related industry associations have joined together, requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider some of the information it plans as the basis of its toxicolgial review of formaldehyde inhalation.

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is surprised by the remarks attributed to Illinois Attorney-General Madigan in an article in The Chicago Tribune's May 25, 2010 edition, as they are both baseless and (as reported) sensationalist assertions, not facts. Here are some overlooked facts.

The American Forest & Paper Association, American Home Furnishings Alliance, American Institute of Timber Construction, American Plywood Association, American Wood Council, Composite Panel Association, Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association, Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America and the Virginia Forest Products Association are pleased to provide comment on the Draft Toxicological Review of Formaldehyde Inhalation Assessment.

HANOI -- Vietnamese timber suppliers recently attended a workshop to learn more about new rules tied to the amended Lacey Act.

WASHINGTON -- A new study conducted by Fisher International, a market leader in pulp and paper mill data, concludes almost 17,000 jobs would be lost at pulp and paper mills due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule for industrial boilers (Boiler MACT).

WASHINGTON – A new study conducted by Fisher International, a market leader in pulp and paper mill data, concludes almost 17,000 jobs would be lost at pulp and paper mills due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule for industrial boilers (Boiler MACT).

The wood cabinetry firm’s site is geared toward customers.

The wood group is offering a record of a woodworker’s competency.

A report is designed to help wood firms take advantage of business opportunities.

Wood paneling and other questionable decor could get a makeover in the contest.