LEESBURG, VA -- North American composite panel shipments in November totaled 387 MMSF (3/4” basis), down 1% compared to the same month a year ago., according to the Composite Panel Association.

On Sept. 28, the Composite Panel Assn. Board elected its 2011 officers. They are: Mike Blosser, Louisiana-Pacific, 2011 chairman-elect; James Hogg, Uniboard Canada, vice chairman-elect; and Bryan Wilson, Temple-Inland, is secretary/treasurer-elect.

LEESBURG, VA -- North American shipments of particleboard, MDF and hardboard decline 55 in August 2010 compared to August 2009, according to the Composite Panel Association's most recent Market Barometer.

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.

This week CPA welcomes Corey Connors as Vice President of Policy and Communications, with primary responsibilities for the Association’s legislative, regulatory and environmental issues.

LEESBURG, VA -- The Composite Panel Association (CPA) announced the hiring of Corey Connors as vice president of policy and communications.

LEESBURG, VA -- CPA’s July Market Barometer reports Shipments of North American composite panel producers declined 10% compared to last month at 451 MMSF (3/4” basis), according to the Composite Panel Association's July Market Barometer.

LEESBURG, VA -- North American shipments of particleboard, MDF and hardboard increased 2.7% in June 2010 compared to June 2009, according to the Composite Panel Association's Market Barometer.

LEESBURG, VA -- The Composite Panel Association has awarded its inaugural Safety Innovation Award for 2009 to the Roseburg particleboard manufacturing facility in Vienna, GA.

LEESBURG, VA -- The Composite Panel Association has formed the Industry Biomass Council (IBC) "to effectively monitor and positively influence government regulations to ensure a sustainable, cost-effective wood supply for the composite panel industry.”