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SPC, WPC and Laminate Flooring Products Performance Testing

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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plywoodinspection.com Your partner in testing and certification since 2003

plywoodinspection.com Your partner in testing and certification since 2003 Lumber, Plywood, and Millwork Laboratory Services Lumber, Plywood and Millwork Lumber, plywood and millwork is tested for safety and quality.  Different woods and wood products may require different tests, and different grades of lumber must live up to different standards.  In addition, different assemblies on different woods have specific requirements that …

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New Formaldehyde Requirements For Laminators decorativehardwoods.org

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 …

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U.S. Cabinet Manufacturers Leave KCMA Over Circumvention Case decorativehardwoods.org

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, …

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U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Climb 61% decorativehardwoods.org

U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Climb 61% U.S. imports of hardwood plywood increased 61% in value and 28% in volume through July. Volume from Indonesia, the top source of U.S. imports, rose by more than 39%, while imports from Vietnam, the second highest source, soared by 65%. Russia remains the third highest source. China, assessed with high antidumping duties, dropped to …

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