North American shipments of particleboard increased 6.5 percent to 290 MMSF (3/4" basis) in October helping to offset a 9.4 percent drop to 177 MMSF (3/4" basis) in MDF shipments compared to October 2012.

North American composite panel shipments in August totaled 461 MMSF, up 7.7% compared to the same month a year ago, according to monthly data compiled by the Composite Panel Association (CPA).

LEESBURG, VA -- North American composite panel shipments in July were 453 MMSF compared to 451 MMSF (3/4” basis), up 1% for the same month one year ago, according to the Composite Panel Association.