This investigative piece by Canadian televised news magazine 16x9 traces the flow of illegally harvested Russian white oak timber to flooring manufacturers in China and into the homes of North American consumers.

The Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA) elected Andy Weiner of States Industries as chairman of board.

he U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a final negative determination in the unfair trade investigation of Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China. Today’s vote brings the administrative investigation to an end.

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).

North American composite panel shipments are projected to rise about 6 percent in 2013, according to the CPA. Different challenges face the hardwood plywood & veneer industry, HPVA says.

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

Wood industry associations are taking sides over the hardwood plywood antidumping petition against China.

RESTON, VA -- Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association members elected Brian Beakler to serve as its 2011-12 chairman.

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