Structural panels slow recovery

By Bronson J. Lewis Executive Vice President American Plywood Association Tacoma, Wa.

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UU there is still some distance to go, it seems that structural panel manufacturers have turned the corner and are at the beginning of a recovery which will be quite a bit slower than any in the past. they've experienced

I'd like to emphasize that our view of the 12to l8monthsaheaddoesnot rely on a housing recovery for renewed economic growth.

Our stake in housing will always be important, and capable of further development. But the best growth

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Story at a Glance

Recovery underway will be slower than in past years best growth area for panels willbe non-housing markets. home repair and remodeling has emerged as no. 1 panel market.