by Site Manager | Nov 7, 2010
Panel World’s November issue spotlights Louisiana-Pacific Corp., a company that is empowering its work force at its oriented strand-board plant in Jasper, Tex. The issue features air control projects and technologies and takes a look at Calvert Manufacturing, an experienced company that specializes in green end products. The issue also pays tribute to Al Moslemi, who founded the International Inorganic Bonded Wood and Fiber Composite Materials Conference and wrote a column for Panel World. Moslemi passed away on August 12 at the age of 74.
by Site Manager | Sep 7, 2010
Panel World’s September issue spotlights Roseburg Forest Products, which continues to do bigger and better things at its huge EWP complex in Riddle, Ore. The OSB plight is also featured, as OSB producers shuffle after the housing bubble deflates, ushering in the worst recession in OSB industry history. On a happier note, the issue also highlights Duratex, the large South American wood-based products manufacturer that now has more than a year of operation mode. A Quality Control section features advertising companies and their products. The issue also discusses the formaldehyde debate, which reared its head four decades ago, causing the matter of board and resins emissions to snowball ever since and culminating in a national law.
by Site Manager | Jul 17, 2010
Panel World’s July issue spotlights Flakeboard, a company who has its new melamine lamination operation running smoothly in Albany, Ore. Also featured is Columbia Forest Products, a hardwood plywood producer that is operating a new 8 ft. rotary lathe line. The issue includes product and exhibit information for the International Woodworking Fair 2010 in Atlanta. Recaps of Xylexpo and the CPA annual meeting are also featured, along with an article highlighting the early days of the CPA as the association celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
by Site Manager | May 1, 2010
Panel World’s May issue reports on Uniboard starting up the world’s newest MDF plant at its mega-site in Moncure, North Carolina. Also featured is a recap of the PELICE 2010 event and an update on medium density fiberboard, which is forecasted to grow in consumption 5% annually. The issue highlights several projects, supply lines, and exhibitors and product information for the 22nd Xylexpo. A geo directory spotlights veneer and panel suppliers.
by Site Manager | Mar 1, 2010
The March issue is Panel World’s anniversary issue, celebrating 50 years of publication. The issue includes a 1980 article from Plywood & Panel magazine and a timeline of Panel World to trace the magazine’s roots. A special section allows suppliers to weigh in on the anniversary celebration as they provide stories of their companies as well. Also featured in this issue are articles covering BCAP, a new greenhouse gas reporting rule, Goodman Veneer, and upcoming events.
