The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) announced today the hiring of Cindy Squires as the new IWPA Executive Vice President, replacing former EVP Brent McClendon.

The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) announced that Brent McClendon will become its new executive vice presiident effective February 1.

The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) announced today that Brent J. McClendon, CAE, Executive Vice President (EVP) of the International Wood Products Association (IWPA), has been selected as the new president and CEO of the NWPCA.

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

The International Wood Products Assn. urged the ITC to consider the consequences of anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures against Chinese hardwood plywood suppliers.

Fact is, as written, Lacey undermines our industry’s efforts to preserve the world’s forest.

Award recognizes the company’s innovative PureBond formaldehyde-free technology used in manufacturing its hardwood plywood panels.

The International Wood Products Association would like to express its heartfelt thanks to the House Committee on Natural Resources for passing HR 3210. The RELIEF Act strengthens and improves the integrity of the Lacey Act by addressing the unintended consequences of the Act’s 2008 Amendments.

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) announced the 2012 IWPA Excellence Award winners on the opening day of the 56th Annual Convention, March 28-30, 2012 in Indian Wells, California.

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) announced the 2012 IWPA Excellence Award winners on the opening day of the 56th Annual Convention, March 28-30, 2012 in Indian Wells, California.