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Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Lumber, Plywood, and Millwork test methods,standards, procedures or specifications. ASTM D1990 – Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Visually-Graded Dimension Lumber from In-Grade Tests of Full-Size SpecimensASTM D143 – Standard Test Methods for Small Clear Specimens of TimberASTM D4446 – Standard Test Method for Anti-Swelling Effectiveness of …

Laboratory Test Request Description MULTIPLE PRODUCTSMULTIPLE TESTINGConstruction Materials Laboratory needed for the following Performance Testing of few SPC, WPC and Laminate flooring products:For the SPC and WPC, we would want to use ASTM F3261 as guideline. Attaining results to the following:F 387 ThicknessF 1914 IndentationF 925 Chemical ResistanceF 1514 Resistance to HeatF 1515 Resistance to LightF 2055/ISO 24337 Size and …

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New Formaldehyde Requirements For Laminators Hardwood plywood has been regulated to control formaldehyde for several years. Beginning on March 22, 2024, laminators will become subject to the panel producer provisions. Capital Testing and KCMA have provided helpful guidance that emphasizes the need to get started early to meet requirements. Laminators who need certification or want more information can contact Josh Hosen …

U.S. Imports Of Engineered Wood Flooring Up By 25% U.S. imports of engineered wood flooring increased by nearly 25% in value and 22% in volume from January–August vs. last year. Now, the largest sources of imports are Vietnam and Cambodia, which have overtaken China. Vietnam, Cambodia, and China comprise 26%, 22%, and 21% of imports by volume, respectively. Imports from …

U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Soar By 48% U.S. imports of hardwood plywood continue to grow dramatically, increasing by 48% in value and 21% in volume. Indonesia is the largest source, with imports up a staggering 74% in value and nearly 27% in volume. Vietnam is the second largest source, with increases of about 63% in value and volume. Despite …

U.S. Cabinet Manufacturers Leave KCMA Over Circumvention Case Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association announced that American Woodmark, MasterBrand Cabinets, and Cabinetworks Group—three of the largest cabinet manufacturers in the U.S.—have left the association after KCMA’s board of directors rejected their ultimatum to drop its litigation against Vietnam and Malaysia for circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties. This litigation began in April, …

Amazon Recognizes LEVEL Certification For Furniture BIFMA’s LEVEL certification has been officially recognized by the Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Program as a sustainable label for furniture products. Manufacturers with LEVEL-certified furniture can now promote this on Amazon.

Value Of U.S. Imports Of Russian Hardwood Plywood Jumps 68% The value of U.S. imports of Russian plywood jumped 68% to $214 million through July. These increases in the value of Russian imports occurred despite an 11% decrease in volume. Imports of Russian hardwood plywood have slowed considerably since April when tariffs of 50% were imposed.