Boise Cascade LLC, a vertically integrated wood brand, filed a registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an Initial Public Offering of its Common Stock. The proposed maximum offering price is $200 million.

The Collins Companies, the leading industry producer of Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC)-Certified western pine particleboard, today announced that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) granted Pine FreeForm® Particleboard and Collins Pine Particleboard exempt status.

U.L. wood products safety tips post-hurricane Sandy advise immediate removal of pressed wood furnishings and cabinetry, while framing lumber can be scrubbed and flooring and solid countertops can be cleaned later.

Roseburg Forest Products has promoted Grady Mulbery to the newly created position of vice president of manufacturing.

Kaycan Ltd., supplier of vinyl, aluminum and engineered wood siding and trim, finalized its acquisition of engineered wood products firm Uniboard Canada, from Pfleiderer.

Kaycan® Ltd., a North American leader in vinyl, aluminum and engineered wood siding, trim and aluminum building products, announced today that it has successfully finalized its acquisition of Uniboard® Canada Inc., a leader in engineered wood products.

The Composite Panel Assn. has entered phase two of its Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Sustainability Standard program.

Flakeboard Company Limited and Arauco announce that they have finalized the sale agreement for all outstanding Flakeboard shares to Arauco.

Masisa S.A. has purchased a pair of particleboard plants, financed by a $100 million capital increase.

SierraPine employees in Martell, CA went on strike last week, the wood panel manufacturer reports.