New liabilities under the Lacey Act for using endangered woods will be detailed by Kip Howlett, president of the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association presentation at the upcoming Columbia Forest Products PureBond Fabricator Conference at Cabinets & Closets 2017, April 12 in Chicago.

The Hardwood Federation and Columbia Forest Products announce that Jim Sitts, Appalachian Timber Manager, was elected to the Hardwood Federation board, taking the seat vacated by Brad Thompson, CEO of Columbia Forest Products.

Timber Products Company recently caught up with HPVA President Kip Howlett to discuss the state of the industry and timely wood products issues, including the recent antidumping ruling on hardwood plywood from China.

The Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA) has upgraded its testing laboratory with the addition of Variable Environmental Chambers (VECs).

Kip Howlett, president of the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association, offers additional comments on the state of the industry.

RESTON, VA -- The Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association will celebrate its 90th anniversary at Spring Convention, May 1-3 in Orlando, FL.