The 2025 International Conference on Wood Adhesives (ICWA), produced by the Forest Products Society (FPS) was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, bringing together researchers, manufacturers, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in wood bonding technology.

Hosted at the University of British Columbia, the three-day event featured more than 50 technical presentations, a poster session, and two panel discussions featuring both academic research and industry applications covering a range of topics such as bio-based adhesives, durability testing, sustainable resin systems, and innovative applications of engineered wood manufacturing.

“The technical level of the presentations remains unmatched, showcasing all major innovations. It is where the minds that shaped our science—and those shaping its future—converge. ICWA offers a rare chance to exchange ideas with both pioneers and rising stars. All major global industry players were there, ready to discuss applications and collaborations. For me, ICWA 2025 is where science, vision, and business opportunities meet.,” says Charles Markessini, Vice President of Research & Development, Chimar, and member of the International Conference on Wood Adhesives Organizing Committee. 

The Conference sponsors included gold sponsors Arclin, Hexion, Willamette Valley Co. Silver level sponsors included Chimar, Henkel, Silvteam, and Vinivil; with Borregaard at the bronze level. EcoSynthenix and Polymer Synergies served as the Conference’s student scholarship benefactors. 

The International Conference on Wood Adhesives has been recognized for more than three decades as the premier global event dedicated to adhesive technology in the wood industry. This year’s program drew over 200 attendees from over 101 organizations, representing academia, government, and private industry. Wood products production companies Arauco, Boise Cascade, Georgia-Pacific, IKEA, LP Building Solutions, Plummer Forest Products, Roseburg, Weaver Brothers Pallets, and West Fraser all sent representative to the event. 

The next International Conference on Wood Adhesives is scheduled for 2028 and information will be released on woodadhesives.org in the coming months.

Roseburg Forest Products announced it has ceased operations at its Dillard hardwood plywood facility and is exiting the hardwood plywood market. The company states that the strategic move reflects its long-term plan to concentrate resources on a more focused product portfolio with sustained customer demand and long-term growth potential.

The Dillard hardwood plywood plant, part of the company’s Dillard complex which also includes MDF and lumber production, was one of the company’s longest-operating facilities. The plant’s 107 team members have been encouraged to apply for open positions at other facilities and will receive dedicated support and resources during the transition. All other operations at the Dillard complex will continue.

Roseburg Forest Products announced it has ceased operations at its Dillard hardwood plywood facility and is exiting the hardwood plywood market. The company states that the strategic move reflects its long-term plan to concentrate resources on a more focused product portfolio with sustained customer demand and long-term growth potential.

The Dillard hardwood plywood plant, part of the company’s Dillard complex which also includes MDF and lumber production, was one of the company’s longest-operating facilities. The plant’s 107 team members have been encouraged to apply for open positions at other facilities and will receive dedicated support and resources during the transition. All other operations at the Dillard complex will continue.

TimberHP reports its TimberBoard line is now rolling at its Madison, Maine facility, producing the first wood fiber continuous insulation of its kind made and sold in the U.S.

Because there’s no precedent for a product like TimberBoard in North America, the company says it is entering a rigorous testing and certification phase with the International Code Council (ICC). Earlier this year, ICC published the acceptance criteria that will guide this process, setting the stage for TimberBoard’s full market entry.

The first product in the line is a 4 ft. x 8 ft. square-edge sheet, available in multiple thicknesses. Though untreated, its density offers inherent flame resistance, earning it a Class B rating under ASTM E84.

Made from renewable wood residuals, TimberBoard is a carbon-storing insulation that helps turn buildings into long-term carbon sinks. It delivers the durability and compressive strength of rigid foam or mineral wool while remaining vapor-open, allowing assemblies to manage moisture safely and naturally.

TimberBoard highlights includes thicknesses ranging from 1 in. to 9.25 in.; vapor-open continuous exterior insulation with high compressive strength; price competitive with rigid foam and mineral wool; carbon-storing, made from abundant wood residuals. 

Clean wood waste is loaded into the FireBox and an accelerant is used to ignite the pile. The air curtain is not engaged until the fire has grown in strength, usually after 15 to 20 minutes. Once engaged, the air curtain then runs at a steady state throughout the burn operation, and the waste wood is loaded at a rate consistent with the rate of burn. The smallest machine offered by AirBurners burns at a rate of 1-2 tons per hour, with the largest burning in excess of 10 tons per hour.

All public comments made to the DAQ before September 11, 2025 will be considered before a final decision on the proposed permit is made.