Patrick Industries has announced that it has completed their acquisition of Inland Plywood Company. Inland is the predominate supplier, laminator, and wholesale distributor of treated and untreated laminated plywood, medium density overlay panels and other specialty products to the marine, recreational vehicle (RV) and industrial markets.
News in structural panels
UPM Announces Permanent Closure of Jyväskylä Plywood Mill on 7-31-2020
UPM has provided additional information about the closing of its Jyväskylä plywood mill which was first announced in June. The Jyväskylä plywood mill will be permanently closed as of 7-31-2020.
Norbord Reviews and Updates Their COVID-19 Response
Norbord has recently provided a review and an update on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on European Plywood Markets Not as Severe as Initially Feared
According to ITTO, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the European plywood markets has proven to be less severe than the originally feared.
The Segezha Group’s Vyatka plywood mill in Kirov, Russia Experiences Production Quality Improvements
The Segezha Group’s Vyatka plywood mill in Kirov, Russia was experiencing a critical defect on the high-grade veneer the plant was producing.
International Accreditation Service® Announces Additional Requirements for Testing of Brazilian Plywood Being Imported into the U.S.
The International Accreditation Service® (IAS) announced, on Friday 6/19, additional requirements for IAS-accredited organizations conducting inspections or testing of plywood products manufactured in Brazil.
Stora Enos and Latvijas Finieris Have Developed a Lignin-Based Resin for Plywood
Collaborating since 2017, Latvijas Finieris and Stora Enso have been working on developing a lignin-based resin ideal for plywood products.
Japan’s Plywood Imports Increased Significantly in March 2020
Japan’s March 2020 imports of plywood rose 21% and there was a 10% month-on-month increase in import volumes as well.
Roseburg Forest Products Reports Small Fire at Coquille Oregon Facility on Thursday June 4th
Roseburg Forest Products is reporting that there was a small fire at their Coquille, Oregon facility on Thursday afternoon, June 4th.
UPM Plywood Announces Plans to Permanently Close Jyväskylä Finland Plywood Mill
UPM Plywood has announced that it intends to close their Jyväskylä Finland plywood mill.