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Süddekor Earns FSC Certification on Select Decor Paper Products

Süddekor LLC has recently earned certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an international organization that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests.

Roseburg Partners with EPA’s SmartWay Transport Program

Roseburg Forest Products, based in Oregon, announces its acceptance as a shipper/transport partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership. This voluntary program between shippers and carriers functions to increase awareness and efficiency of energy usage as well as reduce the carbon footprint created by manufactures and their carrier partners.

Exhibitors to Host CEU Seminars on KBIS Floor

The National Kitchen & Bath Association's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show at McCormick Place, Chicago, April 14 through 18 brings opportunities to earn CEU credit by learning about new technology serving the composite panel and decorative surfaces industries. New last year, KBIS will again offer 30-minute presentations held on the show floor at exhibitors' booths.

Uniboard Nu Green Receives Coveted F4star Certification

Uniboard is pleased to announce that NU GREEN® particleboard is now recognized to comply with the Japanese International Standards (JIS) A5905 2003 (also known as Super EO or F4Star).

No Time for Luxury – Focus on the Essentials

The 2009 Pan American Laminates Conference has been relocated from the Cayman Islands to Toronto, Canada.

Süddekor LLC Introduces a New Solid Color Line

Süddekor is pleased to announce the launch of a new Solid Color Line in August 2009.

Seven solid colors will be available in treated sheet form, offered in both 4 and 5 foot widths, with a minimum of 500 sheets per pallet. The line will be available to all customers and product will be accessible within a quick 7-day lead time.

New Brands at RENOLIT DESIGN

The RENOLIT Group has reorganized the brand structure of its Business Unit RENOLIT DESIGN. By means of three product lines and new brands, the film manufacturer has integrated the key strengths of the traditional brands Cova and Alkor which have formed part of the Group since April 2006.

Positive Surfaces Presentations by Schattdecor Team in North America

At Surfaces 2009 in Las Vegas, much talk was focused on the current state of the economy. The team from Schattdecor in North America put together a presentation that was designed to help customers differentiate themselves, especially during difficult times. And though the economy is most challenging, Schattdecor continues to produce new decors and stay on top of the latest trends.

ANSI Approves Revised Standards for Particleboard and MDF; CARB Emission Ceilings Embraced

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved revised national voluntary standards for ANSI A208.1-2009 Particleboard and ANSI A208.2-2009 MDF for Interior Applications. Sponsored by the Composite Panel Association (CPA), the standards include new grades as well as harmonization with the formaldehyde emission ceilings and other requirements recently enacted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

GUHDO PCD Tooling

GUHDO/Preziss introduces a new development in PCD tooling…coated polycrystalline diamond (CPD). Developed by Element Six (DeBeers), who was the innovator of synthetic polycrystalline diamond, tools tipped with CPD have shown a tool life increase of up to 100% over standard polycrystalline tooling.

Flakeboard to Install Melamine Press at Duraflake Plant

Flakeboard announces plans to install its third new melamine press at its Duraflake particleboard plant located in Albany, Oregon. This press installation, scheduled for first quarter 2010 start-up, is the final stage of a melamine expansion plan that began with the purchase of three new presses in 2007.

California’s Formaldehyde Rule Is Underway

After the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published its final Composite Wood Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) early in 2008, the center of gravity for world emission standards shifted noticeably. California has long been the inspiration for environmental regulations that have spread across the U.S. and the rest of the continent, but this particular ATCM has begun to have an impact throughout the wood products industries and around the world too. With EPA considering a national rule that would federalize much of the CARB standard, that influence is likely to grow.

California’s Emission Rule Spurs Greener Composites

On January 1, 2009 the long debated California Air Resources Board (CARB) rule limiting formaldehyde emissions from Composite Wood Products (particleboard, MDF and hardwood plywood) went into effect. The CARB rule has been rightly characterized as “the toughest production standard in the world” for formaldehyde emissions, in part because it includes a requirement for rigorous third party testing and certification.

Blum introduces AVENTOS HK-S

Blum introduces AVENTOS HK-S, the newest in the AVENTOS line of lift systems for kitchen cabinets. AVENTOS HK-S is a stay-lift system that is great for small cabinets like the ones above a large refrigerator.

Commercial Furniture Industry Launches “level” Certification Program for Furniture Sustainability Standard

BIFMA International, the trade association for the commercial furniture industry, representing the leading firms in the contract furniture market, today announces the premier of the product certification program, level.

Biesse and Intermac Canada to Roll out the Red Carpet for Customers this Fall

Biesse and Intermac Canada have recently completed their move into a brand new Canadian Headquarters in Mirabel, QC, just northwest of Montreal via Highway 15, exit 31 and will mark the occasion by providing a three-day open house and One2One event for their customers.

BCAP

It's Not Too Late to Speak Up

If you read about the 2008 Farm Bill's Biomass Crop Assistance Program in the Washington Post, then you know the future of composite wood is hanging in the balance. For those new to the issue, the CPA's site BCAPreform.org offers a primer BCAP's threat to the composite wood industry's availability of material.

AWFS Participates in National Legislative Fly-In

Thirteen AWFS members and association officers participated in the Second Annual Woodworking Equipment and Wood Processing (WEWP) Public Policy Fly-In to Washington, DC, meeting with congressional representatives from California, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Utah, North Carolina and Oregon. The Senate was voting on the Stimulus Bill at the time, allowing AWFS members to discuss the industry’s needs in a very timely fashion.

Arjowiggins SAS and Technocell Dekor GmbH & Co. KG Announce a Cross Licensing Contract in Resin Saving Paper Technology

ARJOWIGGINS and TECHNOCELL companies announce that they signed an exclusive cross licensing agreement on resin saving decorative papers for woodworking applications. This agreement, effective from end May 2009, grants TECHNOCELL access to the existing ARJOWIGGINS resin saving papers patents and gives mutual access to any resin saving papers patent application pending from both companies. It confirms ARJOWIGGINS and TECHNOCELL's ambition to bring customers, today and tomorrow, the best solutions to answer their needs.

Store of the Year, Fixture of the Year and Visual Presentation of the Year Announced at A.R.E. Design Awards

The Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.) celebrated the 38th anniversary of its awards presentation on Monday, March 23, during an awards ceremony in the Venetian Hotel. The presentation, held at the end of the first day of GlobalShop, presented 62 awards to 46 projects for the innovation and quality of their retail environment designs. During the evening, sixteen projects were awarded Grand Prizes onstage. In addition, the Store of the Year was awarded to department store Lane Crawford in Beijing, China. A.R.E. members Linea LLP, Yabu Pushelberg, Audio Visual Technnique Ltd. and Moss & Lam Inc. contributed to the project.

Washington Post Targets BCAP Subsidy; Biomass Power Association Commits to Supporting CPA Position

CPA and its members continue to press their position on the USDA_s Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), as reflected in the high profile story prompted by CPA_s efforts that appeared in the Sunday edition of the Washington Post, on January 10.

Stiles Donates CNC Machine to East Kentwood High School

To support the advancement of local education, Stiles Machinery Inc. contributed a $40,000 Heian CNC router and support services to the East Kentwood High School to use in their engineering classes.

To support the advancement of local education, Stiles Machinery Inc. contributed a $40,000 Heian CNC router to the East Kentwood High School to use in their engineering classes. The gift also includes technical support and service.

Stiles Makes “Inc.” Magazine’s List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

For the third consecutive year, Stiles Machinery Inc. has earned a position on the 2009 Inc. 5000, Inc.’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

WIC 2009 – Cancellation

The leadership of the three sponsoring associations – WMIA, WMMA and AWFS – have made the difficult decision to cancel the 18th Annual Woodworking Industry Conference. Despite registrations by many members of all three associations, attendance did not reach a level that justified going forward with the Conference, whose costs are underwritten in part for the membership by the associations.

Weeke North America Incorporated in Michigan

Stiles Machinery Inc. is proud to announce that Weeke North America has been incorporated in the state of Michigan to manufacture an entry-level series of CNC routers.

USDA Program Threatens US Composite Wood Supply

Last week it was reported that the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had approved $514.5 million in subsidies to support the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP).

Students Were Put to the Test ... Now YOU Decide Which Designs Stand Out from the Rest!

NeoCon partnered with tvsdesign and Material ConneXion to launch a competition that would challenge students to create sustainable spaces for their college campuses.

School is in Session for Interprint Tech

IP Tech is a collegiate-type training program for Interprint customers and other industry participants. The program corresponds with the three major areas of Interprint's business: design, manufacturing and quality control.

NexGen Event 2009: Introducing the Next Generation in Machinery Events

Biesse and Stiles are proud to announce they will conduct a combined event to showcase the breadth of technology both companies offer. In an unprecedented joint organizational effort between these two industry players, a new type of event has emerged.

Save the Date for NeoCon

SHOW HOURS: Monday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Legislation to Stimulate Remodeling and Home Furnishing Purchases

Congressman Henry Johnson (D-GA) and Nathan Deal (R-GA) are sponsoring legislation, the Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy (HIRE) Act of 2009, to provide tax credits to stimulate the purchase of kitchen cabinets and other remodeling and home furnishing improvements.

Third-Party Audit Marks Milestone for KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s (KCMA) Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) recently earned approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification organization, Architectural Testing, In.

Designer Hans Hansen Wins “RedDot Design Award” with Duropal HPL-Solid

Whenever Hans Hansen talks about HPL from Duropal, his eyes sparkle: “I am fascinated by such an honest form of material.” The designer from Arnsberg (Germany) has worked with it for two years.

Danzer Group’s Subsidiary IFO in the Republic of Congo Obtains FSC Certificate

Danzer Group’s subsidiary Industrie Forestière d’Ouesso (IFO) in the Republic of Congo has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its forestry concession. Danzer Group can now supply logs, lumber and veneers from major African species with an FSC forest management certificate. The FSC certificate guarantees that IFO’s forest concession – covering an area of nearly 1.16 million hectares (2.9-million acres) – is managed according to the FSC forest management standard that includes social, economic and ecological requirements.

Climate Change Standards and Wood Products

It sounds like a pun to refer to the Global Warming issue as a hot topic, but with the U.S. Congress set to consider legislation on Climate Change in 2009, it is certainly a relevant subject for Regenerate.

Clarion Boards Announces New Ownership and Investment

Tony Sturrus is named President, Clarion Industries and Jose Kofman is named President, Clarion Boards. New capital infusion provides expansion and growth opportunities for industrial panels business.

What the "Carb Rule" Means for You

Products meeting the emission limits above (see chart) must also be certified by a CARB approved third party certification program unless they are approved Ultra Low Emission Formaldehyde (ULEF) or No Added Formaldehyde (NAF) products (see certification exemptions).

Technique & Technology

Vast improvements in design, print, treating and overlay technology have given laminates unique new looks. Süddekor's power of new technology and unsurpassed design expertise furthers the development of laminates.

School’s In at Uniboard Academy

Uniboard, a North American leader of manufactured engineered wood products, launched Uniboard Academy in June 2009, a training program for the company’s customers and distributors.

Schattdecor’s Coimbra Ash

For 2009 there are several continuing trends that are maintaining popularity in industries ranging from healthcare and hospitality to retail and closets. And Schattdecor is continuing to develop new decors in colors that work well in all of these markets.

Hettich Launches “Kitchen Concept 2015”

As part of its forward-looking innovation management activities, Hettich is launching “Kitchen Concept 2015” a trends forecast for future kitchen and home environments. “Kitchen Concept 2015” focuses on design, convenience, ergonomics, electrification and multimedia networking.

New Boise Cascade facility to serve South Florida

Open for business in Pompano Beach, Fla., is Boise Building Materials Distribution (BBMD), a division of Boise Cascade, LLC, Idaho-based distributor of engineered wood products, plywood, OSB, lumber and other building supplies. BBMD is a wholesale distributor of lumber and building materials serving industrial accounts, pro dealers and home centers in the United States.

ABET Laminati Announces California Facility

ABET Laminati, leading manufacturer of high-pressure laminate (HPL), announces the opening of its 17,000-square-foot facility in Richmond, Calif. The location hosts 4,000 square feet of office and showroom space in addition to its warehouse.

Uniboard passes milestone with further strengthening of market position

Uniboard, a subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG, intends to further increase its sales of thermofused melamine panels in the future.

NexGen 2009 a Success, Repeat Event Planned for Early 2010.

Biesse and Stiles are pleased to report that the inaugural NexGen Event was a success and have agreed to hold another event early next year.

Inspired by Nature HOTEL INDIGO

Haiku is Hotel Indigo’s preferred form of communication. This style of poetry is composed of three-lines, the first with five syllables, the second with seven syllables, and the third with five syllables.

Did You See Something Over There? NAH, NEVER MIND...

It is not often a branded and internationally recognized design finds its way into the decorative surface industry. Historically, winning décor designs emerge from the collaborative efforts of design professionals at the world’s finest printers and laminate manufacturers.

ABET LAMINATI Opens Richmond, California Office and Warehouse

ABET LAMINATI a leading manufacturer of high pressure laminate, is pleased to announce the opening of its Richmond, California office and warehouse facility. The 17,000 sq. ft. location includes 4,000 sq. ft. of office and showroom space in addition to its warehouse. In accordance with ABET’s environmental friendliness, the facility reduces electrical use by almost 80 percent thanks to several large skylights. Overhead lighting will be used only when needed on rainy days, a rare occurrence in sunny California.

Stiles to represent Makor and Venjakob

Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to announce that they now represent Makor SRL and Venjakob Maschinenbau GmbH for all non-wood related applications.

Costs of Biomass Crop Assistance

News coverage of the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) continues to highlight the rising cost of the new Farm Bill.

Combois holds 42nd Annual General Meeting in Bilbao, Spain

Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to report on the 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Combois.

Canplast New TopEdge™ Stock Program

Canplast refined Edgebanding stock program is focusing on the growing Thermofused Melamine market.

Thermopal Announces Improved Quality for High-Gloss Finish

Thermopal has produced a new high gloss quality for its entire design range. Thanks to the innovative technology of its new impregnation line plus intensive research into and development of the resin compositions, Thermopal has been able to increase its degree of gloss by an additional 20 gloss points

Stiles Brings Solid Wood Equipment to Canadian Market

Solid wood equipment from Stiles Machinery Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich., is now available in Canada through Quebec-based CNC Automation. The companies will make a joint announcement at Bois-Etc (fka Technibois), April 28 and 29 in Quebec City.

Construction Continues on Schattdecor Inc. Printing Facility

After a temporary hold on construction of its new printing facility in St. Louis, Mo., Schattdecor restarted the project in recent months thanks to an upturn in new orders. The facility is scheduled to be up and running in the first quarter of 2011.

Plant opening expands Rev-A-Shelf's product offering

Rev-A-Shelf's acquisition of the Lazy Daisy product line from Peter Meier Inc. of Connersville, N.C., prompted opening a molding manufacturing facility in Louisville, Ky. The newly remodeled, 177,493-square-foot plant's eight injection molding machines will create functional residential cabinet storage and organizational products for the kitchen, bath and closet industries.

G.C. Peterson Machinery Unveils Precision Edge Widebelt Sanders

G.C. Peterson Machinery of St. Paul, Minn, announces the national launch of the Precision Edge Widebelt Sander machinery line, which offers higher production and quality results at a more efficient cost to wood processors.

Uniboard Aligns Its Thermofused Melamine Production

Uniboard, a subsidiary of MDAX-listed Pfleiderer AG and a leading manufacturer of engineered wood products in North America, announced today the alignment of its thermofused melamine capacity to more efficiently serve its North American customers. This involves the progressive transfer of business and closure of its Fostoria plant, located in Fostoria, Ohio.

MJB Wood Fills Void in Southern California Market

A new 44,000-square-foot distribution center in Mira Loma, Calif., will allow MJB Wood Group, Inc. to supply lumber and panel products, including MDF, particleboard, hardboard and thermally fused melamine, to the Southern California market.

Uniboard’s Sayabec Mill Now CARB Phase 2 Certified

The Composite Panel Association certified Uniboard's Sayabec, Quebec, manufacturing facility as meeting California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 emissions standards. The announcement precedes the enforcement of the new standards, which take effect on January 1, 2011.

The Solutions Alliance Forms to Assist Automation Goals

Dakota Automation, Eurosoft Incorporated, IMA America, Inc., Koch Machinery and Schelling America, Corp. have formed the "Solutions Alliance", with the goal of helping customers diagnose and address their automation goals and needs.

IWF Announces 65 Entrants for 2010 Challengers Award

The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair (IWF) reports 65 companies entered 80 products to compete for the 2010 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award, which it presents to seven outstanding companies every two years.

CPA Reports Formaldehyde Legislation Passes Key House Committee

According to a special report from the CPA, the US House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce voted 27-10 on May 26, 2010, to favorably report HR 4805, the “Formaldehyde Standards in Composite Wood Products Act” to the full House for action.

International Designers Express Versatility with DuPont Corian

In conjunction with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City, DuPont and French design magazine Intramuros brought together legendary designers from around the world for Carte Blanche, an exhibition of 25 one-of-a-kind works with DuPont Corian solid surface.

Boltaron Unveils New Sheet Products for Flat and 3D Lamination

Boltaron Performance Products announces new damage-resistant sheet for membrane pressing and flat laminating of wood core substrates. Designed for surfacing flat and routed MDF components of store fixtures, kiosks, contract furniture, checkout counters and displays.

Diamut America and Canada Announce New Sales Manager

The Biesse Group's Diamut, the world-leading producer of high-tech diamond tooling used for working of stone and glass as well as in the construction trades, announces Michele Ragno as sales manager for America and Canada.

CPA Announces 2010 Dougherty Scholarship Recipients

The CPA Scholarship Program, in memory of Robert E. Dougherty, is proud to announce the recipients of five $5,000 scholarship awards for 2010.

Congress Approves Landmark Formaldehyde Bill

On June 23, the US House of Representatives passed formaldehyde legislation by voice vote after being approved by the unanimous consent of the US Senate.

Wade Gregory Joins Flakeboard’s Sales Team

Gregory will serve as the sales manager for the Flakeboard's western region and assume responsibilities for new product development and customer service for Eugene MDF and Duraflake Particleboard manufacturing sites.

Uniboard Introduces 12 Melamine Colors, New NAUF Particleboard

Uniboard, the North American leader in engineered wood products and a subsidiary of Pfleiderer AG, recently added two NU Green NAUF particleboard products and a 12-color melamine collection titled Elegantly Natural.

Schattdecor Celebrates 25 Years with Sights on the Future

In celebration of its 25 years of decor paper printing, Schattdecor recognizes Samerberg Beech, Bavaria Beech, Thansau Maple and Wallis Plum among its all-time best sellers. Bavaria Beech, the company's most-produced decor, launched in 1985, the same year Schattdecor was born.

CARB Grants Roseburg Hardwood Panels Exempt Status

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) granted Roseburg hardwood panels exempt status. California Executive Order N-10-038 exempts Roseburg’s hardwood plywood from third-party certification of formaldehyde emissions because the company uses an ultra-low-emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resin to bond its panels.

Five KraftMaid Door Styles, 15 Finishes Available in Google 3D Warehouse

Based on the success of its 3D cabinet model collections in the Google 3D Warehouse, Masco Retail Cabinet Group's KraftMaid Cabinetry expanded its offering to nearly 800 digital models. The company also recently launched a YouTube channel with informational screencasts about the collection and designing with Google SketchUp.

mySurface App Offers Zoomable DuPont Swatches

DuPont's mySurface, the first iPhone application of its kind in the surfacing industry is changing the way consumers, architects and designers choose their surfaces. The mySurface app lets users search for DuPont™ Corian® solid surface and DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surface colors by hue, providing a color swatch that fills the screen along with information on how to order a sample.

Tafisa Canada and California Closets Enter Exclusive Supply Agreement

Tafisa Canada and California Closets entered into an exclusive supply agreement June 3, 2010, for the manufacturing and distribution of thermofused melamine panels for California Closets’ Lago collection for its Northeast Market Territory in the United States and Canada.

Biesse Launches Green Project at Technodomus

At the recent Technodomus, an expo for furnishing and construction wood technology held in Italy, Biesse announced its new project for the production of highly technological solutions capable of reducing energy consumption and providing clients with tangible and environmentally conscious savings.

Biesse and Friulmac Partner for North American Distribution

Biesse and Friulmac, leading manufacturers of machinery and systems for the woodworking industry, signed an exclusive distribution agreement to establish Biesse America and Canada as the sole distributor of Friulmac machinery in North America.

Stiles Contest Offers Free CNC Router for a Year

Stiles Machinery launched the Weeke Vantech Video Contest on July 1, calling contestants to submit a creative video showing why they should win by September 10.

Uniboard's Mont-Laurier MDF CARB Phase 2 Certified

Uniboard, a North American leader of manufactured engineered wood products, is pleased to announce that the Composite Panel Association (CPA) certified its Mont-Laurier, Quebec, manufacturing facility to meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase 2 emissions standards for the production of MDF panels.

Tafisa Canada Announces New Marketing Manager

Tafisa Canada announces the appointment of Jean Saint-Pierre as Marketing Manager effective June 28, 2010. Saint-Pierre’s career includes experience in sales marketing, technical service and business consulting within and outside the composite wood panel industry.

Stiles Ed Releases New Course Catalog

Stiles Machinery Inc. of Grand Rapids, Mich., announces publication of its 20th anniversary course catalog, which provides a complete course description for Stiles Education sessions.

Fall NexGen Event to Sweep North Carolina Cities

A three-day NexGen event is slated for October 5 through 7, 2010, in North Carolina to enable participating companies to cost-effectively showcase machines and equipment within their own facilities.

Franklin to Unveil New CARB-Compliant Adhesives at IWF

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a division of Franklin International based in Columbus, Ohio, will unveil its new Plywood Line, a first-of-its-kind selection of seven CARB-compliant adhesives for plywood products, at IWF 2010.

Sculptured MDF Panels Now Available Online from Architectural Systems, Inc.

Architectural Systems, Inc. (ASI) announced July 13 an e-commerce addition. Now, seven introductory material collections are available for purchase through the new e-commerce platform, ASI Online.

2009 CPA Scholarship Award Winners

The CPA Scholarship Program, in memory of Robert E. Dougherty, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2009 Scholarship Awards. This year, the Foundation voted to award four scholarships of $5,000 each, as recommended by the Selection Committee.

ARCLIN RECEIVES APPROVAL OF RESTRUCTURING FROM CANADIAN AND U.S. COURTS

Company Expects to Complete Financial Restructuring in Early January

Arclin, a privately held provider of bonding and surfacing solutions, announced that its Plan of Arrangement, which was filed by Arclin’s Canadian entities, was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In addition, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmed Arclin’s Plan of Reorganization on December 8, 2009. The Company expects to complete its financial restructuring in early January 2010.

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