The CARB extension for distributors, importers, fabricators, and retailers of finished goods is through Dec. 31, 2012, and affects businesses that use HWPW-VC panels to make finished goods, as well as businesses that distribute or sell these goods in California.

CFP Components, a division of Columbia Forest Products, has acquired Cabinotch, the Challenger Award-winning company that has developed an innovative system for assembling face-framed cabinet boxes that feature Columbia’s domestically-produced, formaldehyde-free PureBond hardwood plywood.

Masonite Corp., a residential and commercial door manufacturer, announced it has finalized a deal to acquire BirchwoodBest, a manufacturer of commercial and architectural door-skins and of hardwood plywood.

Masonite Corp. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Birchwood Best, which is headquartered in Birchwood, WI.

St. Croix Valley Hardwoods Forest Products Division was acquired by Aetna Plywood, Maywood, IL distributors of wood, wood panels, laminate, solid surface and woodworking hardware.

SACRAMENTO, CA -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has updated the comprehensive sell-through Regulatory Guidance document to reflect the updates in extensions previously announced for products covered by its 2007 airborne toxic control measure aimed at curbing formaldehyde emissions from composite wood panels.

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is delaying the enforcement of two sell-through dates that affect distributors, importers, fabricators, and retailers of finished goods made with Phase 1 hardwood plywood - veneer core (HWPW-VC), and distributors of Phase 1 particleboard (PB) and medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels.

SPRINGFIELD, OR -- Timber Products Company, hired Mike Clausen as its new vice president of sales for hardwood plywood and the international division.

LEESBURG, VA -- The Composite Panel Association has updated its list of CARB-compliant products offered by more than 40 companies.

EUGENE, OR -- States Industries, a manufacturer of hardwood plywood, mourns the loss of Michael Glazier, procurement manager.