The wood products firm will cease the operation on June 30.

LEESBURG, VA -- North American wood composite panel shipments in May were 479 MMSF compared to 504 MMSF (3/4” basis) for the same month last year, a decrease of 4.8%, according to the Composite Panel Association monthly shipment report.

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.

ROCKLIN, CA -- Fire investigators are still trying to determine the precise cause of a June 2 fire at SierraPine's MDF mill in Rocklin.

LEESBURG, VA -- The Composite Panel Association (CPA) is readying the launch of its new Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Product Certification Program at the AWFS Fair, July 20-23 in Las Vegas.

NEUMARKT, GERMANY -- Pfleiderer AG, a global manufacturer of composite wood panels and laminate flooring, said it has hammered out an agreement with its creditors on the financial details of its restructuring.

Flakeboard announced that Vice President and COO TJ Rosengarth will be leaving the composite panel company this month.

The Composite Panel Assn. discussed at its spring meeting industry challenges, including formaldehyde and competitors for biomass resources, as well as achievements the CPA has made in directing legislation and initiatives.

At its annual spring meeting, the Composite Panel Assn. recognized U.S. and Canadian member plants for their exemplary 2010 safety records.

LEESBURG, VA -- Propelled by a big gain of hardboard, North American composite panel shipments edged up 1.7% in March to 520 MMSF compared to 518 MMSF (3/4-inch basis) for the same month last year.