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simon hastelow
Medite Tricoya Extreme Insect Hotel
Medite Smartply have partnered with the All Ireland Pollinator Plan and created a set of six insect hotels using Medite Tricoya Extreme (MTX), weather resistant MDF.
CPA to launch new safety spotlight initiative
To accompany the annual Safety Innovation Award, CPA is launching a new Safety Spotlight web page to showcase members’ safety issues and relevant solutions
Comments filed on EPA formaldehyde TSCA scoping document
The Federal Wood Industries Coalition (FWIC), which consists of 12 trade associations including The Composite Panel Association (CPA), has filed comments on Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft formaldehyde Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) scoping document.
Giardina Group takes over De Stefani
Giardina Group has acquired Italian firm De Stefani Valerio & C snc, a manufacturer of sanding solutions for over 40 years.
HDI opens DesignOneSource as new specification
DesignOneSource is the new specification division of Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (HDI) which aims to provide seamless specification support for decorative surface materials across North America.
Perforated plywood reduces noise at new school
Wall linings featuring perforated Key-Ply Euro Birch plywood from Keystone Linings were installed in the new multipurpose centre at Kildare College to achieve optimum noise reduction.
Siempelkamp is a new member of the VR Business Club
Siempelkamp is developing its services in the area of virtual planning of plants and digital service and also now focusing on cross-industry networking.
Japan’s plywood imports fall as domestic production grows
For the first time in three years the total Japanese plywood supply dipped below 6milliom m3. Domestic production increased but imports fell to lowest in 20 years.
Biesse Group guarantees parts and service following production slowdown
Reacting to government measures aimed at tackling the coronavirus outbreak, Biesse Group has guaranteed to continue its full range of after sales support and spare parts shipment.
Composite panel industry deals with coronavirus restrictions
Companies in both the US and Canada have been faced with stay-in-place orders in multiple states and provinces over the past week due to the COVID-19 crisis.