A new biodegradable MDF panel uses starch from potatoes and other natural sources for resin. Plus more 2013 innovations for furniture and casegoods.

CPA is pleased to announce the publication of environmental product declarations (EPDs) for particleboard and medium density fiberboard (MDF) made in North America.

The report "Amino Resin Market - by Types (Urea Formaldehyde, Melamine Formaldehyde, Melamine Urea Formaldehyde), Applications (Particle Board, MDF, Plywood, Laminates, Coatings) and Geography - Global Trends and Forecasts to 2018" defines and segments the global amino resins market with analysis and forecasting of the global volume and revenue.

Duraplay de Parral commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply a new MDF-plant with a capacity of 200,000 m3 per year and an order volume of over 80 million USD. The new plant will be installed in Chihuahua, Mexico. Start-up is scheduled for summer 2015.

Wood panel manufacturer, Duraplay, plans to expand MDF production in Mexico.

Masisa, a manufacturer of wood particle and fiber boards for furniture and interior architecture in Latin America, will invest $132 million in its Durango, Mexico plants.

Shipping from Tafisa's particleboard and melamine panel plant in Lac-Megantic, QC, has been hobbled by the massive deadly train wreck that killed 50 people.

Tricoya Technologies Ltd (TTL) has announced that it has entered into a joint development, production and distribution license agreement with Medite Europe Ltd to build and operate a plant to manufacture, market and sell Tricoya.

DRE now sells customizable medical cabinets in wood grain and solid colors.They come fully assembled to reduce contractor fees.

Proposed formaldehyde rules by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have been published in the Federal Register, paving the way for comments by the woodworking industry and other interested parties.