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2017 SURFACE & PANEL BUYERS GUIDE Your guide to the world of composite panels and decorative surfaces

C O M M E R C I A L • R E S I D E N T I A L • R E TA I L • H E A LT H C A R E • H O S P I TA L I T Y • O R G A N I Z AT I O N • E D U C AT I O N • E X T E R I O R S The 2017 Surface & Panel Buyers Guide, sponsored by the Composite Panel Association, provides the most comprehensive product and specification information available for North American composite panel and decorative surfacing materials. Included within are design solutions using a wide array of standard and specialty products.

D ECOR ATIVE SU R FAC E S

Decorative surfaces offer nearly limitless options for design and functionality. They are used in a wide variety of wood-based applications, including cabinets, mouldings, flooring, furniture, countertops, store fixtures, doors and shelving. Composite panels provide an ideal substrate for decorative surfaces – affordable, consistent, uniform in strength and free of defects.

Decorative surfaces can be broadly separated into two categories: overlays and coatings. Overlays include thermally fused laminate (TFL), film overlays (3D laminates, 2D laminates, etc.), decorative foils, high pressure laminates (HPL), light basis weight papers, wood veneer and heat transfer foils. Coatings are utilized in both liquid and powder forms.

COM P OS ITE PAN E L S

Wood-based composite panels, such as medium density fiberboard (MDF), particleboard, engineered wood siding and trim (EWST) and hardboard can be engineered to meet any project requirements. Customers can specify physical and mechanical properties, as well as surface characteristics, to create end-products with ideal attributes. These composite panel products are produced from renewable and recycled wood fiber. By their very nature, composite panel products are among the greenest materials in the world and a great choice for environmentally conscious consumers.

All particleboard and MDF facilities in this Guide offer third-party certified products to meet the California Air Resources Board Airborne Toxic Control Measure (CARB ATCM 93120) regulation. The CARB ATCM 93120 excludes hardboard and EWST products. CPA maintains a current list of CARB-certified and exempt facilities at CompositePanel.org.

All particleboard and MDF sold in the United States must comply by December 12, 2017 with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s TSCA Title VI regulation, “Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products,” 40 CFR Part 770 (EPA Regulation). As of the date of this publication, EPA has proposed an extension to this compliance date. Please visit the EPA website for the most current compliance dates.

Some particleboard and MDF facilities also voluntarily certify formaldehyde emissions to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) CAN/CSA0160-16 Formaldehyde emissions standard for composite wood products, or the Department of Housing and Urban Development Standard 24 CFR Part 3280 Manufactured home construction and safety standards.

E N VI RON M E NTAL C R E D ITS

The following programs are designed to recognize the environmental efficacy and/or green building claims of composite panel products available in the marketplace.

Eco-Certified Composites CPA 4-11 Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Sustainability Standard is predicated on life cycle inventory and other verifiable environmental practices. CPA 4-11 highlights the responsible use of wood fiber by composite panel manufacturers in North America.

The basis of the standard includes the CPA Carbon Calculator, an expert

tool developed to assess the life cycle and carbon footprint of composite panels. Visit ECCProducts.org and click on “ECC Certified Companies” for a comprehensive list of program participants.

Other Green Building Programs The most prominent U.S. green building certifications are the USGBC LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) v4 Rating System, Green Building Initiative (GBI) Green Globes and National Green Building Standard (NGBS).

S EC TION S OF TH E G U I D E • SPECIFYING SURFACES & PANELS VIGNETTES

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applications in specific environments. detail the characteristics of the materials, common applications and key physical properties.

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provide company-specific product information for the major manufacturers and suppliers of these panel and surfacing products, including designations for Eco-Certified Composites (ECC), CARB-certified and no-added formaldehyde (NAF) and Ultra Low Emitting Formaldehyde (ULEF) products.

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is an alphabetical list of all panel and surface companies listed in the guide.

• SALES CONTACT INFORMATION

CPA also offers an extensive online library of articles and technical bulletins on products referenced in this guide at CompositePanel.org.

ABOUT TH E COM P OS ITE PAN E L A S SOC IATION

Founded in 1960, the Composite Panel Association (CPA) is dedicated to advancing the North American wood-based panel and decorative surfacing industries. CPA represents both industries on technical standards, industry regulation and product acceptance.

CPA General Members include the leading manufacturers of MDF, particleboard, engineered wood siding and trim, and hardboard (representing nearly 95 percent of North American manufacturing capacity).

CPA Associate Members include manufacturers of decorative surfaces, furniture, cabinets, mouldings, doors and equipment, along with laminators, distributors, industry media and adhesive suppliers.

CPA is a vital resource for both manufacturers and users of industry products. As a highly regarded and accredited standards development organization (SDO), CPA publishes the industry’s American National Standards (ANS). CPA operates an International Testing and Certification Center (ITCC) and manages the Grademark Certification Program, the largest and most stringent testing and certification program for North American composite panel products.

CPA also compiles and publishes proprietary industry economic performance data and technical bulletins on the use of industry products and other educational materials. The association partners with Surface & Panel magazine in publishing an annual Buyers Guide and regular editions of the magazine.

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Composite Wood Products at Forefront of Contemporary Design Trends Contemporary design is overtaking traditional in a big way, and composite panel technologies are leading the movement by providing an incredible range of design and surfacing options to meet the evolving trend. Take for example the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2017 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends Report, which found that more homeowners are now opting for the simplicity and clean lines of contemporary over traditional design. The report also notes that bathrooms are following suit. This trend is likely to continue as millennials increase their share of the

“The North American composite panel industry is at the forefront of providing quality panels that are sustainably made and have unlimited design potential.”

overall home buying and home improvement markets in the coming years.

This makes it an exciting time for the North American composite panel industry, which is well positioned to provide products that meet the highest standards for quality and design.

Composite wood products are very durable and well-suited for residential and commercial interiors. Recent advancements in edgebanding and wrapping finishes have helped to address historical concerns about edge wear. This means cabinets made with North American composite wood will simply hold up better over years of use and require less maintenance.

Cabinet manufacturers also have a lot to like, including shorter lead times for production and the fact that composite wood does not require finishing. But what has really captured the attention of manufacturers is the increasingly diverse range of finishing options. While white and gray continue to dominate the market – and composite wood products can do that extremely well – there are also new design options where really the sky is the limit. From incredibly realistic three dimensional wood grain finishes to bright glossy reds and other primary colors, customers can now customize their cabinetry in truly unprecedented ways.

To top it all off, homeowners can get the customized kitchen or bathroom of their dreams using composite wood and it will not break their bank account. Composite wood remains an affordable option, even though the final look and feel of these products is truly high end. What’s great too is that these products also have a tremendous sustainability profile – from the use of recycled wood fiber to carbon sequestration – that is built into every cabinet made with North American composite wood panels. The North American composite panel industry is at the forefront of providing quality panels that are sustainably made and have unlimited design potential. Sounds like a fun proposition for designers and manufacturers looking for the next big thing to meet shifting trends and market demands.

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Selecting Composite Wood Panels Composite wood panels are the result of many decades of applied materials science. These innovative products take sustainability and environmental friendliness to new levels. Composite panels include medium density fiberboard (MDF), particleboard, hardboard and engineered wood siding and trim.

Understanding the basic makeup of the products, as well as related industry standards and environmental accreditations, makes it easier for specifiers to choose materials that meet both performance and environmental criteria.

By volume, composite panels comprise approximately 90% wood and 10% resins. Most or all of that wood is recycled fiber. Preconsumer residuals, such as shavings, sawdust and plywood trim/chips, are recovered from other operations. Post-consumer urban wood waste and agri-fiber also provide source materials for composite panels.

The stability, strength and homogeneity of composite panels make them an ideal substrate for a broad range of applications. Wood composite materials are the substrate of choice for decorative surfaces because they can be engineered for specific performance characteristics and physical properties, including: strength, flexibility, moisture resistance, fire resistance and low emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Combining decorative surface materials and composite panel substrates is an effective way to help earn points for environmental building certification programs such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 rating system, Green Building Initiative (GBI) Green Globes and the National Green Building Standard (NGBS).

ECO-CERTIFIED COMPOSITES (ECC)

The voluntary CPA 4-11 Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) sustainability standard, launched in 2011, established the first certification of its kind for composite wood products.

The ECC Grademark Program verifies the responsible use of wood fiber by composite panel manufacturers in North America and focuses on life cycle inventory and other verifiable environmental practices.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPDS) Available for Particleboard and MDF

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a verified document that reports environmental data of products based on life cycle assessment (LCA) and other relevant information.

COMPOSITE PANELS This is the contemporary standardized format for commuARE USED FOR A WIDE ARRAY nicating a product’s environmental impact to consumers, OF APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING: much like nutrition labels on food products or credits in green building rating systems. It works in accordance Hospitality • Healthcare with the international standard ISO 14025 (Type III • Education • Retail • environmental declarations).

Commercial • Organization • Residential •

Composite Wood Products may help achieve the following U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Credits: LEED V4 RATING SYSTEM • MR credit: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction: BD+C, ID+C • MR credit: Environmentally Preferable Products: Homes • MR credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations: BD+C, ID+C • MR credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials: BD+C, ID+C • MR credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients: BD+C, ID+C • MR credit: Furniture and Medical Furnishings: BD+C • MR credit: Purchasing – Ongoing: OM

EPDs give specifiers, designers and fabricators an important new tool to objectively compare life cycle impacts of wood products with products made of plastic, metal or other materials.

Building codes and green building rating systems are driving demand for verified LCA information found in EPDs. In response, industrywide EPDs are now available for particleboard and MDF made in North America. Based on ISO standards 14025 and 21930, EPDs have worldwide applicability and include information about the following product environmental impacts: use of resources, global warming potential, emissions to air, soil and water and waste generation.

The Composite Panel Association (CPA) was instrumental in the development of these EPDs, which are sponsored by the American Wood Council and Canadian Wood Council. The EPDs are certified by UL Environment, a business unit of Underwriters Laboratories that is recognized by the green building community as an independent certifier of products and their sustainable attributes. EPDs sponsored by UL are recognized by US Green Building Council’s LEED rating system, Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes and other similar building certification programs.

• MR credit: Purchasing – Facility Maintenance and Renovation: OM

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• EQ credit: Low-Emitting Materials: BD+C, ID+C, Homes

The composite panel industry continues to be a leader in working with state and federal agencies to develop fair regulations that protect consumers. The following terms are important to know and understand when specifying and using composite panels:

• MR prerequisite: Certified Tropical Wood: Homes BD+C (Building Design and Construction) ID+C (Interior Design and Construction) OM (Building Operations and Maintenance)

With more than 95% of North America composite panel manufacturers certified to produce ECC panels, specifying verifiable green products is easier than ever.

Visit ECCproducts.org for more information and a list of program participants.

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NAF & ULEF: Panels with no-added formaldehyde (NAF)

and/or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) are exempted from third-party certification requirements of the California Air Resources Board Airborne Toxic Control Measure (CARB ATCM 93120).

Detailed descriptions of the different composite panel products described above begin on page 40.

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What are Eco-Certified Composites?

ECC stands for Eco-CertifiedTM Composite, as defined in the stringent ECC Sustainability Standard and Certification Program for composite panel products – specifically particleboard, MDF, hardboard and engineered wood siding and trim.

What makes a composite panel Eco-Certified?

Composite panels that carry the ECC mark are manufactured in facilities that are certified to meet the stringent requirements of the ECC Sustainability Standard.

ECC panel manufacturing facilities meet rigorous environmental requirements utilizing objective-based criteria and annual on-site audits. Each must ensure that its composite panels meet the stringent California Air Resources Board (CARB) formaldehyde emissions regulations AND achieve at least three of the following requirements:

• Demonstrate a Carbon Footprint Offset • Use Local Wood Fiber Resources • Use Recycled/Recovered Wood Fiber • Minimize Wood Waste in Manufacturing • Hold a Valid Wood Sourcing Assessment or Certificate In the future, ECC will incorporate EPA TSCA Title VI emission requirements into the program.

What about LEED v4 Credit?

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Building Product Disclosure Optimization – Environmental Product Declaration

• MR CREDIT: Building Product Disclosure Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials • MR CREDIT: Building Product Disclosure Optimization – Material Ingredients • MR CREDIT: Furniture and Medical Furnishings • INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ) CREDIT: Low-emitting materials

The Composite Panel Association is committed to advancing and certifying the sustainability of industry products for residential, commercial and industrial uses.

Who sponsors ECC Certification?

The Composite Panel Association (CPA) developed the ECC Sustainability Standard, including its pioneering Carbon Calculator. CPA administers the ECC Certification Program in North America as a third party certification body accredited to ISO/IEC 17065 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Specifying Surfaces & Panels Transitional styling is the leader once again for kitchen and bath design, according to the most recent NKBA polling, but contemporary is gaining fast and has surpassed traditional design in popularity. Those trends continue patterns of recent years and should surprise no one. The upshot: more frameless cabinet box construction. Beyond offering greater space and access, frameless cabinets have minimal reveals between door and drawer fronts, allowing for sleek, uninterrupted surfaces.

Most functional hardware is initially developed for frameless boxes, which is standard in Europe, giving kitchen designers who work with frameless cabinets access to cutting-edge innovations.

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rapidly in popularity, traditional styling still has its fans, and framed cabinets using thermally fused laminate and other panel-processed materials are found in many homes. Medium density fiberboard (MDF) is the preferred substrate for painting and coating cabinets. ➋ Textured thermally fused laminate (TFL) is the perfect choice for vertical applications in kitchens and other rooms, and it beautifully complements quartz and other materials used for countertops and horizontal surfaces that require added durability. The consistency of TFL allows for perfect grain matching across doors and other elements. ➌ Frameless cabinets bring sleek, smooth styling that has been popular in Europe for years to North American kitchens and other rooms. High pressure laminate (HPL) has been the top choice for kitchen counters for at least 50 years. It comes in many colors, patterns and textures, and it is durable and affordable. ➍ High-gloss surfaces are growing in popularity in solid colors and patterns for cabinet doors and drawer fronts in contemporary kitchens. Modern high gloss is scratch resistant and has impeccable surface consistency, and it offers a richness that enhances depth and clarity. ➎ In nearly all cases, high-gloss surfaces require an extremely smooth substrate for both coating and laminating.

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makes it nearly impossible to distinguish between it and cabinets made from solid wood. ➐ The advent of synchronized textures has helped make TFL the dominant material used to make cabinet doors and drawer fronts, as well as cabinet box interiors.

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Home organization products are integral to just about every room in the house, but each room and organization system presents its own design and performance challenges. Closets are the least demanding environment as storage for more soft goods-related items. Laundry rooms are more demanding as spaces that contend with cleaners, chemicals and frequent use. Garage cabinetry must withstand considerable abuse in an environment that can be just as demanding as an industrial setting.

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available space, but they also must be attractive when located in bedrooms and other well-decorated areas of the house. This storage unit is made of TFL with doors and drawer fronts made of matching 3DL. ➋ High pressure laminate and three-dimensional laminate are great choices for laundry rooms and other high-traffic working spaces. Impact-resistant HPL is especially suitable for horizontal surfaces that are bound to take a beating, while 3DL provides a continuous, wraparound surface that eliminates seams where dirt accumulates. ➌ Machined MDF and its smooth finish is increasingly popular as the perfect substrate for solid-color coatings. ➍ The cabinets in this garage bring a degree of class to an often-dingy space, but they will take a beating over the years. Textured TFL was used exclusively on the doors and drawer fronts and will do a good job of withstanding the impacts, scratches, chemicals, cleaners and changes in weather that are sure to come.

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Most residential furniture being created today includes panel-based goods. Beautifully designed pieces featuring the latest in high pressure laminate (HPL), thermally fused laminate (TFL), threedimensional laminate (3DL), foils, veneers and more are commonly featured as room centerpieces.

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These materials provide cost-effective solutions yet offer intrinsically attractive characteristics to furniture made by companies ranging from big box manufacturers to high-end custom producers.

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space. In this case, the barn door and its hardware make a grand statement and add visual interest to the passageway between a main room and den. Doors made from MDF and laminated with HPL provide stability and durability. ➋ Desking and tables can be made from a variety of panels and decorative panels, such as HPL, TFL, foils, light basis weight paper, veneer and more. ➌ Built-ins are becoming more common in modern homes and bring their own types of function and style, especially when they combine classic white TFL shelving mixed with popular TFL textures that are all but indistinguishable from solid wood. ➍ Bedroom walls are another great place to display the beauty and fidelity of textured laminates, and their durability and ease of cleaning offer functionality, as well. ➎ This bedroom mixes white acrylic highgloss doors with textured TFL on the drawer fronts for a varied and classy look. Simple, sleek and elegant hardware completes the look.

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Specifying Surfaces & Panels Retail environments are demanding. High traffic levels, changes in weather and humidity, and constant impact take their toll on surface materials. Even high pressure laminate (HPL), the undisputed durability leader in horizontal surfacing, can show the effects of continual abuse. Many other materials have entered the market with performance characteristics rivaling HPL. Specifiers, however, should remember that vertical surfacing seldom takes as much abuse as horizontal surfacing. They should look to the wide range of matching programs – which include HPL, thermally fused laminate (TFL), three-dimensional laminate (3DL), foils and other paper laminates – as they value-engineer solutions.

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➊ While woodgrain TFL covers the reception desk of this fitness facility, a digitally printed wall mural adds an appropriate touch to the curved wall high above. ➋ TFL, HPL, veneer and MDF are all used

effectively in the recently redesigned showroom of this high-end bicycle shop. TFL adorns the sides and tops of display stands and shelves, while HPL covers the cash wrap. MDF with 3D laminate hangs from the ceiling and stands in strategic places to help define the space and set sections apart.

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➌ The stations in this award-winning salon are made from TFL and decorative metal. ➍ 3DL is the right fit for this fixture in a men’s clothing store, offering a clean, smooth look while guarding against the damage that often plagues seams in high-traffic areas. ➎ A routed MDF background provides the perfect setting for laser-cut lettering that spells out this salon’s name. ➏ HPL and TFL are commonly used in retail environments for beauty, durability and cleanability.

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With a long history as users of composite panel products and decorative surfaces, office furniture manufacturers understand the characteristics of panel-processed goods as well as any other specifier. Performance is critical. Quality engineering is a necessity. A product’s long service life is the ultimate goal. Specifying panel products with the proper modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) is taken seriously.

Surface materials must also conform to exacting requirements. Value engineering is a way of life in

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➊ Office systems must look good but also be functional and durable.

TFL in woodgrain is the right choice in this case. ➋ This modern, attractive and comfortable chair is made from HPL, which means it will withstand the wear and tear of people plopping, sitting and moving throughout the work day. ➌ HPL is the perfect material for horizontal work surfaces. The same HPL pattern was used on the 3-inch edge of this office system for continuity and a bold design statement. ➍ The light woodgrain on these desks of TFL and HPL is the perfect fit for this open, airy and bright office.

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➎ The oak décor paper on this table reflects a popular surface trend of rustic, rough-sawn woodgrain. ➏ This office uses textured TFL not only for the vertical surface on the reception See pages 40-94 for more detailed product descriptions and performance characteristics.

desk but also for the back wall and the ceiling, providing a warm, attractive and welcoming space for workers and visitors. ➐ Textured finish foil over lightweight panel is an interesting approach to creating the substantial look of this office system.

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HOSPITALITY

Specifying Surfaces & Panels The various sectors of the hospitality industry – including hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues – all face the same dilemma: With each new day, the space must look as good as it did the day before. That’s not easy considering the relentless abuse these commercial spaces take.

Vertical and horizontal surfaces that come in close daily contact with man and machine are particularly vulnerable. Laminates are excellent choices for these environments and are often selected for their impact and scratch resistance. The realism of today’s laminates makes them nearly indistinguishable from natural materials.

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essential in today’s high-class hotels, and textured TFL in realistic wood grain is the perfect complement to a stone fireplace, comfortable furniture and other homey items. ➋ Custom laminates add a specialized – and savory – touch to the wall of a restaurant. ➌ Textured TFL is functional and attractive for vertical surfaces throughout a restaurant, while HPL and 3DL add impact resistance and ease of cleaning to tables and other horizontal surfaces. ➍ Routed MDF with a high-gloss 3DL surface provides a feeling of depth and evokes the look of flowing water on the wall of this establishment.

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HEALTH CARE

Specifying Surfaces & Panels Health care environments are ever-changing design spaces. Warm and inviting common areas put visitors at ease. Comfort is essential in therapeutic settings for patients, while functional and effective work areas are also critical. Panel processing is a great way to mass produce surfaces for many rooms while allowing for a level of customization. Materials that are well-suited for these spaces include three-dimensional laminate (3DL) and surfaces that incorporate antimicrobial silver ion technology. Keeping everything clean is essential for healing, while making the space beautiful is important for a satisfactory patient experience.

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attractive, durable and functional. HPL and 3DL are excellent choices for surfaces because of their beauty and durability, and 3DL is especially effective because its seamless makeup prevents dirt and germs from finding a home. ➋ Common areas in health care settings get heavy use, meaning durable HPL surfaces are great choices, while TFL and its attractive wood-grain look are appropriate for vertical applications. ➌ Reception areas and nurses stations must be attractive, inviting and comfortable while also providing the functionality and durability that TFL and HPL provide. ➍ HPL is the material of choice for horizontal surfaces.

Shelving can feature matching edgebanding or a contrasting edge to create interest. ➎ MDF is the perfect substrate for laminating a variety of materials—3-4mm engineered quartz in this case. ➏ Another exam room shows the perfect combination of TFL as a vertical application and HPL on the countertop. Combined, they provide high levels of attractiveness, durability and functionality. ➐ This revamped lobby features a reception desk that is a case study in value engineering. It combines veneer panels with a hardwood base all in a finish to match the high pressure laminate panels that were used in areas subject to impact. The countertop and transaction top are solid surface, while the reception desk and other casework were stained to match and also blend with architectural veneer panels. ➑ This often-busy station needs to be functional and durable yet look good. The combination of HPL and TFL fits the bill.

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EDUCATION

Specifying Surfaces & Panels Educational environments have become showcases for panel-processed goods. Whether for desking, flooring, cabinetry, work surfaces or other storage areas, panels and decorative surfaces are the perfect answer. Aesthetics are an important part of creating an environment that is conducive to maximizing learning potential. Studies have shown that environment-based education enhances critical thinking skills central to “good science” – questioning, investigating, forming

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hypotheses, interpreting data, analyzing, developing conclusions and solving problems.

Durability is a key component in selecting materials to be used in these spaces. Vertical and horizontal surfaces need certain characteristics to ensure longevity. High pressure laminate (HPL), thermally fused laminate (TFL), solid

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surface, compact laminate, threedimensional laminate (3DL) and others meet these needs while being aesthetically pleasing.

➊ Educational spaces demand a mix of durability and attractiveness, and compact laminate is among the materials that offers both. ➋ Locker rooms must be functional and appealing

and yet stand up to the wear and tear that come with the territory. Surfaces are typically made of TFL, HPL or compact laminate, and bright colors add a lively style to these active spaces. ➌ Libraries and media centers need lots of storage space, and bookcase shelving and end caps made of TFL look good and have the functionality and durability to do the job. ➍ Lunch tables take considerable abuse during a school day, so impact-resistant HPL is the perfect choice for tabletops. ➎ Abundant storage and ease of access are critical attributes of cabinets in science areas, and they also must look good and withstand less-than-delicate treatment at the hands of young students. TFL is a good choice for vertical surfaces, while HPL is perfect for horizontal shelves.

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hen composite wood panels and decorative laminates

of age, major advances in material and machinery technologies put

entered the mainstream marketplace post World War

panel products on par with traditional materials in terms of quality.

II, they were products of the baby boomer generation.

Composite wood panels and decorative laminates are also poised

Plastics technologies were emerging. Material scarcity drove the use

to be products of upcoming Generation Z, those born after 1995. By

of sawdust and wood chips. And panel processing was a rudimentary

2020, this group will account for 40 percent of all consumers. They are

extension of the woodworking craft.

a generation of digital natives who were born into a reality expanded

More than 70 years later, composite panels and decorative laminates are now products of the millennial generation. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the section of the population between the

by technology. The allure for them is how far panel processing can go beyond natural products.

Panel processing is a system made up of a few parts: core material,

ages of 20 and 36 is now the largest cohort group in history. Millenni-

decorative material, edge treatment, machines, software and func-

als outnumber and outspend baby boomers. While they were coming

tional hardware. It is also a convergence of leading-edge technologies.

Advances in any area catalyze innovations in others.

For designers or fabricators of health care, kitchen and bath, home organization, hospitality, office furniture, residential furniture, commercial spaces, education, architectural millwork or retail environments: You need to know what is available in the world of panel processing. Bare minimum. (See Specifying Surfaces & Panels beginning on page 12)

For those serving – or belonging to – the newest generations of specifiers and consumers: It’s time to think about what is possible.

(Look to the Masters of Industry beginning on page 117 for the world’s finest suppliers of surface materials, composite panels, processing technology, functional hardware, design software and value-added panel processed components).

MODERN MATERIALS, METHODS AND MODES

After 13 years studying the industry, John Aufderhaar, publisher of Surface & Panel magazine and president of Bedford Falls Communications, is uniquely qualified to explain the rapid growth of panel processing in today’s marketplace.

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MODERN PANEL PROCESSING HAS CHANGED THE FACE OF NORTH AMERICAN KITCHEN SHOWROOMS, CHALLENGING HONEY OAK FACE-FRAMED CABINETRY WITH SLEEK EURO-STYLING.

if it is real or not. They might wonder, but it looks so good, they don’t really care. This launched panel products to the point where they are no longer viewed as an alternative. They are good enough to use in high-end applications.

“The other thing that stands out is trends,” he said. “The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2017 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends Report shows transitional is still the most popular style. But for the first REALISM OF SURFACE MATERIALS HAS GOTTEN SO GOOD CONSUMERS CAN'T TELL ANYMORE IF IT'S SOLID WOOD OR LAMINATE.

time, contemporary has overtaken traditional solid wood styling. This plays right into the panel processing system.

“To make a traditional wood cabinet you have to take a bunch of lumber, dry it, cut it, rip it, edge it, glue it, make it into a panel, sand it, then finish it. And even though there are advances in solid wood processing, the fact is solid wood is always going to move,” Aufderhaar said.

Manufacturing solid wood products is also costly. Machining characteristics vary wildly from species to species. The resulting product lines typically fall into either premium custom or stock products that take advantage of economies of scale.

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This created an opportunity for modern panel processing to change the face of North American kitchen showrooms. It challenged honey oak face-framed cabinetry with sleek euro-styling and attractive price points. The agility of the system allowed producers of any size – from custom cabinetmakers to OEMs to fully integrated manufacturers – to make one part as efficiently as 200 parts. It gives designers across market segments flexibility to regularly update collections. Consumers are buying it.

Or from here?

(Turn to Distribution Matters starting on page 205 to learn more about the role distribution plays in efficient, just-in-time production).

FUTURISTIC FABRICATION

Software drives both the material and machine technologies involved in high-quality panel processing. In addition to visual fidelity and specific performance characteristics, engineered products can be machined to .001-inch precision.

Interestingly, one of the historical challenges of marketing engineered materials is communicating the technical value to consum-

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ers. Moving forward, this issue may resolve itself. In a recent article written for Forbes, Theo Priestly explains that while millennials are digitally native, Generation Z will be considered developer native.

Priestley writes: “They will create hardware as well as software and, as a consequence, are far more aware of the realities of products and services.” (Learn more about how the Composite Panel Asso-

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ciation supports this rapidly growing industry on pages 6, 10 and 11).

Andy Wilzoch, president of Premier EuroCase, a leading-edge fabricator of a vast array of engineered panel products, is an expert in both material and machine technologies. He also has a keen sense of market drivers.

“Things are trending toward the buying power of the future, the millennials. In my generation, real things were important. But if you’re 30, you just want to make sure something looks cool and that a tree wasn’t cut down for decoration. Of course, we will always harvest trees to make houses and two-by-fours, and the natural

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byproducts of building materials make particleboard and MDF.

recycled waste core, rendered with digital technology and printed

to meet CARB II regulations, it brought up the quality and consistency

with metallic inks to enhance the beauty of the canon species without

of the board,” Wilzoch said. “As a custom laminator, it matters to me that

depleting the precious resource, and it’s much more desirable.

particleboard core for TFL is all the same color. When making high-

“You have to switch your thinking toward the next generations. To

gloss acrylic, it is important the MDF is refined and predictable. You can’t

them, a digitally enhanced version of a natural material is another,

make high-quality products without high-quality engineered materials.”

expansive type of reality. There is no doubt panel processing is the

Pew Research recently looked at millennials in adulthood and identified them as the most sustainable generation to date. According to

future,” Wilzoch said.

Krista Browne is designer and consultant with a Master of Science

the research, not only are millennials more likely to support strict envi-

in design studies. She also happens to be a millennial and has the gen-

ronmental policies and regulations, they will pay more for eco-friendly

eration’s characteristic value-consciousness and sense of duty.

products. That’s further evidence that composite panels and decora-

“Designers are often responsible for many aspects of several proj-

tive laminates are materials of the time.

ects at the same time. Engineered materials have evolved to a point

(If you’re interested in the physical and mechanical properties of

of consistency and quality that it’s possible to simply choose standard

composites, you’ll find ASTM and ANSI standards for each of them

materials or rely on distributor representatives and still meet the crite-

starting on page 96.)

ria of a project.

DIGITALLY DRIVEN DESIGN

Millennials and Gen Z have a digitally enhanced sense of reality that makes them more accepting of engineered materials. While they do appreciate original materials, often referred to as “canon,” their natural inclination is to digitally engage and modify.

Take fan fiction, or “fanfic” for example. There is only one original Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. Most young adult readers have read it and love it. But the body of work is finite. They want more of

“But understanding what can be done with engineered materials and panel processing has a huge impact on your ability to get a better design outcome for your client. I had the unique experience early on in my professional career to work very closely with fabrication, and it opened my eyes to what is possible,” said Browne, who designed Trek Bicycle’s new line of retail stores featuring composite materials.

(Want to find your local distributor, turn to the Masters of Distribution company listings starting on page 117.)

the experience than what is naturally available. So they use self-pub-

Browne was recently invited to speak to current students (future

lishing and social networking platforms to create and consume con-

designers) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Design

tinuations of the narrative using the same characters and settings.

about her professional path.

Changing storylines and relationships creates an endless experience from limited source material.

Offer a millennial an ebony veneer complete with the story of how

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“In this day and age, there is no prescribed way of doing things as a designer. Instead, you walk out with a way of thinking and a basic set of tools. It is your duty to choose how to apply them. The more I learn

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high-powered, must-attend event will bring together leaders of the composite panel and decorative surfaces industries – along with the users and specifiers of those products – in Savannah, Georgia, in early October.

The forum, titled the Material, Technology & Design Symposium @ CPA Fall Meeting, will be Oct. 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah.

“I am proud to announce that Surface & Panel magazine has joined forces with the Composite Panel Association in co-producing the Material, Technology and Design Symposium,” said John Aufderhaar, founder and publisher of Surface & Panel.

“We at Surface & Panel are passionate about panel processing and providing a platform for this remarkably dynamic industry to highlight the latest and greatest in all facets of the business – from technology to design to application,” Aufderhaar said. “We see the symposium as a natural extension of this mission as we work with CPA to create a forum for companies that use composite panels to come together with the North American panel processing industry to share ideas, learn about trends, and see the latest offerings in composite panels and surface décor. The networking opportunities are endless.”

Adding star power is keynote speaker Karim Rashid. Visionary and prolific, Rashid is a unique voice in design today, with more than 4,000 designs in production, nearly 300 awards and client work in more than 40 countries.

Aufderhaar has been an associate member of CPA since 1986 and has seen the organization evolve and grow, bringing in Canadian and Mexican panel producers to form a North American association and acquiring the Laminating Materials Association to represent the interests of surface material producers.

“The CPA has been one of the most proactive associations in North America. It has been a model on Capitol Hill for industry-government cooperation,” Aufderhaar said. “Today, particleboard and MDF are truly at the heart

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER KARIM RASHID IS A VISIONARY AND PROLIFIC VOICE IN DESIGN TODAY,

SAVANNAH WAS FOUNDED IN 1733, AND ITS EMERALD TREE CANOPY, QUAINT COBBLESTONE STREETS AND MAJESTIC ARCHITECTURE INSPIRE VISITORS, WHO ARE ENCOURAGED TO WANDER OFF THE BEATEN PATH AND EXPERIENCE ITS HISTORY, BEAUTY AND CHARM.

“This symposium will provide a unique opportunity for companies that use composite wood to network and learn from each other and from our CPA members, who represent the very best panel producers and surfacing companies in North America.”

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of the furniture and cabinet industries. Highly engineered composite panels and decorative surfaces are now the designer’s and consumer’s choice for residential and commercial environments. The future is bright.”

In that bright environment, CPA and Surface & Panel are aligning to bring together some of the greatest minds and innovators in the industry to assess its growth, status and future. CPA and Surface & Panel are the perfect team to present this important event.

CPA represents the North American composite panel industry on critical issues, and members include 30 leading manufacturers of particleboard, medium density fiberboard and hardboard, representing 95 percent of total manufacturing capacity in US, Canada and Mexico. CPA also brings together the complete value chain affiliated with the composite panel industry. Associate members include manufacturers of decorative surfaces, furniture, cabinets, and doors and mouldings, as well as laminators, distributors and equipment suppliers.

Surface & Panel is the only magazine focused exclusively on the design, manufacture and marketing of panel-based furniture and casegoods. By uniting decorative surfaces, panel products and the latest in processing technology, Surface & Panel is on the leading edge of product design and innovation.

Since 2003, it has provided original KEYNOTE SPEAKER KARIM RASHID editorial content and effective advertising to more than 35,000 readers with strong interests or involvement in panel processing.

Among those who will benefit from the symposium are CEOS, architects, cabinet makers, component suppliers, distributors, furniture manufacturers, industry suppliers, interior designers, store fixture manufacturers and students.

“This symposium will provide a unique opportunity for companies that use composite wood to network and learn from each other and from our CPA members, who represent the very best panel producers and surfacing companies in North America,” said Jackson Morrill, president of CPA.

The symposium also will feature an exhibit session with dozens of companies displaying innovative products ranging from the latest in textured composite panels to creative new surface materials and components.

Rashid’s myriad designs include luxury goods for Christofle, Alessi and Veuve Clicquot; products for Umbra, bobble and 3M; timeless furniture for Bonaldo, Tonelli, BoConcept and Vondom; exquisite lighting for Artemide and Fontana Arte; high-tech products for Asus and SirinLabs; surface design for Marburg and Abet Laminati; iconic graphics for Citibank and Sony Ericsson; and award-winning packaging for Method, Paris Baguette, Kenzo and Eos. His influence expands beyond products to interiors, including restaurants, hospitality centers, public environments and retail locations.

In 2017, Rashid launched KURV Architecture with partner Alex Hughes, bringing a unique multidisciplinary approach to architecture, investment, and development. A cultural shaper, Rashid is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences globally, aspiring to change the world by making design a public subject. He is also regularly featured in print and digital platforms by media companies such as CNN, Vogue, Elle, GQ, The New York Times and countless more.

Savannah in October will be an ideal locale for the symposium and its guests. With its pedestrian-friendly layout and innovative urban design, Savannah is inviting, interesting and accessible. The beloved coastal city was founded in 1733, and its emerald tree canopy, quaint cobblestone streets and majestic architecture inspire visitors, who are encouraged to wander off the beaten path and experience its history, beauty and charm.

High temperatures in early October in Savannah average in the low 80s, so golfers, beach-combers and other outdoor enthusiasts will find a welcoming setting before, during and after the symposium.

Another top attraction for design-minded visitors is the Savannah School of Art and Design, which offers more degree programs and specializations than other art and design university. The school has more than 13,000 students from 50 states and 150 countries. In 2016, the top five majors were animation, fashion, illustration, film and television, and graphic design. The campus is just blocks from the symposium’s host hotel.

The complete speaker list and schedule will be announced soon. Save the date, and visit sandpsymposium.com for more details and registration information. s&p

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Growth AND More GROWTH Forecast Shows Positive Housing Market Will Continue Into 2018 B Y

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everal big-picture economic indicators suggest a growth trend will continue through 2017 and into 2018, positive news for distributors of wood panel products, surfacing materials, cabinet hardware, finishes and flooring.

That’s the takeaway from the latest economic report prepared for the North American Building Material Distribution Association and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors.

ITR Economics, a leading economic consulting and forecasting firm, prepared the quarterly report released in April.

It found that the US macroeconomy is on the upside of the business cycle and that rising macroeconomic leading indicators suggest the growth trend will continue through this year and into next.

The report said the US economy, as measured by Gross Domestic Product and industrial production, is accelerating. Consumers are benefitting from wage growth of 3.2 percent, higher

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employment and low interest rates.

“Consumers are spending money on discretionary items, such as traveling and eating out,” the report said. “We expect consumer strength to drive accelerating growth in retail sales in the majority of 2017 and drive overall acceleration in the US economy.”

One area in particular that will benefit from the strengthening consumer is the housing market, a particular area of interest to both NBMDA and NAFCD members.

In March, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate, a move that indicated the Fed doesn’t share the optimism of stock market investors and some business executives that economic growth is gaining speed. Instead, it believes the US economy is expanding at a much more moderate pace.

In previous reports, consultants said rising interest rates will be an incentive for home buyers to act in 2017 to take advantage of lower rates.

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That belief is based on data focused on two areas of particular interest to NBMDA and NAFCD members: housings starts and existing home sales.

HOUSING STARTS

US private residential construction is expected to increase 11 percent in 2017, 8.5 percent in 2018 and a mere 0.7 percent in 2019, according to the ITR report.

Through February, residential construction, including home improvements, totaled $461.3 billion, the highest level in almost nine years.

The decline in the latter half of 2018 and into 2019 will be the result of expected increases in interest rates. Any recession in the construction sector, however, should be relatively minor because remodeling activity is likely to increase as new construction declines, according to the report.

South region housing starts are in an accelerating growth phase. The quarterly growth rate is an ITR indicator that signals further growth, at least in the near term. Permits are generally accelerating in the Carolinas, while permits in Texas are slightly below year-ago levels but are showing signs of recovery.

West region housing starts are up 8 percent year-over-year. While starts ticked down in recent months, they remain in an overall accelerating growth trend. California permits, which account for one-third of the region, were down 6.2 percent in the first quarter of 2017. Washington, Colorado and Utah offer better growth prospects. In those three states, permit growth is in double digits, primarily because of diversified economies and growing populations.

Midwest housing starts are up 15.1 percent through March. Modest growth in the first quarter of this year, however, has tempered the region into what ITR calls a slower growth phase. Some of the slower growth can be attributed to a nearly 41

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n its economic report to the North American Building Material Distribution Association and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors, ITR Economics also drilled down on other sectors of the US construction economy.

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percent drop in North Dakota permits attributed to weaknesses in the oil and gas industry. Permits in several states in the region – Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan – are expanding at a double-digit pace.

Northeast region housing starts are declining.

Internal trends, however, indicate that a transition to recovery is likely in the near-term. Permits in New York, the largest market, are down 47 percent.

That’s due in large part to a New York tax break that caused housing starts to surge into 2016. New York permits, however, were up nearly 77 percent in March, a sign that the difficult year-over-year comparison is coming to an end.

In general, the ITR report indicates areas of opportunity.

“New residential housing activity is expanding,” the report said. “US single unit housing starts during the 12 months through March were up 6.3 percent, but the pace of the rise is decelerating.”

Still, ITR said data from the National Association of Home Builders suggests that

single unit starts will pick up at least through the rest of this year.

EXISTING HOME SALES

The outlook for 2017 is a 7.6 percent increase in the total number of homes sold.

That’s followed by more moderate growth of 2 percent in 2018 and 3.1 percent in 2019.

Existing home sales during the 12 months through March totaled 5.5 million units, up 3.7 percent from a year ago.

“Home sales will generally rise through the end of 2019,” the report said.

The housing market is expected to expand because of stronger consumers, the report said.

While interest rates are rising, they’re still near historic lows.

Low interest rates are expected to combine with a strong labor market that’s experiencing real wage gains that should give consumers the ability to buy homes.

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ITR’s overall outlook for the industry calls for a 14.5 percent increase in 2017, a 13.8 percent jump in 2018 and a 1.9 percent uptick in 2019.

Construction during the 12 months through February totaled $72.6 billion, up 11.1 percent compared to one year ago.

ITR made an upward revision in its forecast because of faster-than-expected growth in the warehouse component of construction. Up nearly 24 percent over the year-ago level, warehouse construction is not only the fastest growing component of commercial construction, but also one of the best performing segments of the overall non-residential construction sector. ITR pegged much of that growth to consumer preference for online shopping and the need for distribution centers.

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The outlook for the industry is a 0.4 percent increase in 2017, 1 percent growth in 2018 and a decline of 2.6 percent in 2019.

ITR said expansion in housing starts into mid2018 will support growth in production as the demand for furniture and cabinets increases.

Higher interest rates and inflation in 2019 will contribute to the pullback expected for production as the demand for new houses and renovations will decrease.

ITR’s advice?

“Build your brand in order to gain market share during the upcoming growth period and the 2019 weakness.”

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ITR’s outlook calls for growth in 2017 and 2018 of 4.1 percent and 1.1 percent, respectively, followed by a dip of 0.6 percent in 2019.

Production through March was up 3.5 percent and will generally rise into mid-2018 along with housing starts.

A recent announcement of a tariff on Canada softwood imports to the US is likely to encourage growth in US production, ITR said.

“This is a positive for the US industry, but it will increase the cost of building homes in the US,” the report said. “Make sure you have adequate access to lumber, as robust demand and the impact of the tariff may lead to supply disruptions.” n

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“This will drive the demand in housing starts and home sales into early 2018,” the report said.

“Home sales will grow in 2018, albeit at a slower pace as rising interest rates and inflation sap consumers’ purchasing power.”

ITR’S ADVICE

The report said NBMDA and NAFCD members should prepare for a good year in the US macroeconomy and the construction industry by ensuring they have adequate capital and labor available to avoid capacity constraints.

“The overall industrial side of the economy is expected to expand into late 2018,” the report said.

As evidence, ITR points toward growth in orders for non-defense capital goods, improving capital expenditure plans and a recovery in orders for commodity-dependent products.

“All of this supports the housing market through mid-2018,” the ITR consultants conclude. “Be prepared for growth in US industrial production into late 2018 by making sure you have adequate capital and labor.” s&p

Indicators Cover Broad Spectrum

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s the basis for its economic report to the North American Building Material Distribution Association and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors, ITR Economics considered several leading indicators.

Here are a few used in its April 2017 report: HOUSING STARTS: Housing starts will accelerate imminently, suggesting upward movement for the US economy through 2017.

CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS INDEX: Consumer expectations are virtually even with the year-ago level. Expect a cyclical rise in consumer confidence to support rising retail sales into the second half of this year.

US TOTAL INDUSTRY CAPACITY UTILIZATION RATE: The utilization rate’s generally rising trend signals that US industrial production will rise into at least late 2017.

US LEADING INDICATOR: This indicator rose further in March, suggesting upward

momentum for the economy into late 2017.

PURCHASING MANAGERS INDEX: Despite a tick down in March, the overall rise in the S&P 500 is a positive sign for the general economy. n

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The ANSI A208.2 Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) for Interior Applications is the North American industry voluntary standard. It classifies MDF by physical and mechanical properties and identifies product grades for MDF and thin MDF. Specifications identified in the Standard include physical properties, dimensional tolerances, mechanical properties and formaldehyde emission limits. ANSI A208.2 was developed through the sponsorship of the Composite Panel Association (CPA), in conjunction with producers, users and general interest groups. A summary of the MDF Property Requirements are included in this Guide, and copies of ANSI A208.2 are available from CPA. MDF CONTINUED ON PAGE 42 �

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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are the widely accepted

Table 1 Physical and Mechanical Property Requirements for MDF When Determined in with ASTM D 1037-06a Part Table 1: PHYSICAL AND Accordance MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS FOR A ANSI A208.2-2016 MDF for Interior Applications

MDF WHEN DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D1037-12 PART A Grades

Physical and Mechanical Properties Maximum Thickness Swell (TS)

standardized specification format for Screw-holding

communicating the environmental footprint and performance of a product.

Modulus of Rupture (MOR)

EPDs are the definitive source of environmental technical data that is

N/mm

scientifically based on life cycle analysis

2

Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)

(psi)

N/mm

2

Internal Bond (IB)

Panel Thickness Face

Edge

<15 mm

>15 mm

(psi)

N/mm

(psi)

N

(pounds)

N

(pounds)

mm (inch)

percent

2

and can be used to directly compare

115

12.4

1800

1241

180000

0.47

68

703

158

601

135

1.65 (0.065)

11%

alternative product materials. An industry-

130

21.6

3130

2160

313000

0.54

78

988

222

787

177

1.65 (0.065)

11%

155

27.9

4050

2792

405000

0.81

117

1201

270

1001

225

1.65 (0.065)

11%

wide EPD for North American MDF is now available. See page 8 of this Guide for additional information MDF CONTINUED ON PAGE 44 �

TOLERANCE LIMITS FOR DIMENSIONS AND FORMALDEHYDE EMISSIONS

Properties

Property Requirements Common 115,130,155 and 170 to all MDF

Panel Length or Width > 0.61 m (2 feet) Properties Panel Average from Specified Thickness Panel Length or Width > 0.61 m (2 feet) Variance from Panel Average Thickness Panel Average from Specified Thickness Linear Expansion (LE) Variance from Panel Average Thickness Formaldehyde Emissions Linear Expansion (LE)

Formaldehyde Emissions

+ 2.0 mm (+ 0.080 inch) Tolerance Limits + 0.125 mm (+ 0.005 inch) + 2.0 mm (0.080 inch) + 0.125 mm (+ 0.005 inch) + 0.125 mm (0.005 inch) < .33 percent + 0.125 mm (0.005 inch) < 0.11 ppm (> 8mm thick) < 0.33 percent < 0.13 ppm (< 8mm thick) See below

Formaldehyde Emissions ≤ 0.21 or ≤ .011 for MDF with a minimum thickness greater than 8mm. Formaldehyde Emissions ≤ 0.21 ppm or ≤ 0.13 ppm for MDF with a maximum thickness ≤ 8mm MDF IS THE MANUFACTURING MATERIAL OF CHOICE FOR CUSTOM THROUGH-COLORED MDF SERVES AS BOTH THE SUBSTRATE ARCHITECTURAL AND LARGE-FORMAT DOORS. DECORATIVE SURFACE OFrequirements THE DRAWER AND 1)AND Grades shall also meet the listedCABINET in Section 3 of this Standard.

IT IS MORE STABLE THAN SOLID WOOD, AND FRONTS IN THIS UNIQUE KITCHEN. IT STANDS UP BETTER TOproduct CHANGES IN HEAT 2) Refer to Section 4, Identification, for grade, formaldehyde emission, moisture resistance and identification.

AND HUMIDITY, RESULTING IN A LOWER LEVEL 3) Physical and mechanical property values represent a minimum or maximum value representing 5 (lower) or 95 (upOF REQUIRED CARE AND MAINTENANCE.

per) percentile expressions, respectively.

4) Panels of thickness less than 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) shall not be tested for face screw-holding. Panels of thickness less than 16 mm (5/8 inch) shall not be tested for edge screw-holding.

5) Thickness tolerance values only apply to sanded panels.

6) Linear expansion shall be measured between 50% and 80% RH in accordance to ASTM D 1037-06a.

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THE LOW SURFACE VARIANCE OF MDF Physical and Mechanical Property Requirements for MDF (< 9.5 mm (0.375 inch) Thick) MAKES IT EXTREMELY SMOOTH AND THE When Determined in Accordance with ASTM D 1037-06a PERFECT SUBSTRATE FOR HIGH-GLOSS 1,2 Table 2: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Part BAND TestMECHANICAL Methods forPROPERTY Hardboard FINISHES POPULAR IN MODERN HOMES.

FOR MDF WHEN DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D1037-12 PART B (≤ 9.5 mm Thick) Grades

Physical and Mechanical Properties Internal Bond (IB)

Modulus of Rupture (MOR)

Maximum Thickness Swell (TS)

N/mm2

(psi)

N/mm2

(psi)

mm

(inch)

210

18.9

2741

0.32

46

2.2

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230

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4192

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(0.087)

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FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION LIMITS

Property Requirements Commonlevels to allallowing MDF a ANSI A208.2 has a tiered system of emission Properties Limits maximum of 0.11 ppm for MDF panels thicker than 8Tolerance mm, and 0.13 Panel Length or Width > 0.61 m (2 feet)

mm (0.080 inch) ppm maximum limit for thin MDF (< +82.0 mm).

To meet the needs of

Panel Average from Specified Thickness3,5

+ 0.125 mm (0.005 inch)

Variance from Panel Average Thickness3,5

+ 0.125 mm (0.005 inch)

the market, many MDF manufacturers offer ultra-low emitting

Linear Expansionformaldehyde (LE)3,6

(ULEF) and no added<formaldehyde (NAF) products.

0.33 percent

Formaldehyde Emissions Those companies

See ULEF below and NAF products are currently producing

Finally, various overlays and surface treatments have been shown to significantly reduce product emissions. For additional information

Formaldehyde Emissions ≤ 0.21 or ≤ .011 for MDF with in a minimum thickness greater than 8mm. Formaldehyde Emis-emissions, see the CPA Technical Bulletin VOC identified in the product listings this Guide. about sions ≤ 0.21 ppm or ≤ 0.13 ppm for MDF with a maximum thickness ≤ 8mm

In addition, CPA’s Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Grademark Program (to which almost all of the North American producers 1) Grades shall subscribe) also meet therequires requirements listed in limits Sectionno 3 ofhigher this Standard. emission than the California

Emission Barrier Effects.

MDF is the perfect solid wood substitute. The stability, strength and homogeneity of MDF

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2) Refer to Section Identification, for grade, formaldehyde resistance product identification.

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3) Physical and mechanical property values represent a minimum or maximum value representing 5 (lower) or 95 (upper) percentile expressions, respectively. hardboard).

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PARTICLEBOARD

Table A:

REQUIREMENTS FOR

Grade

Table A Requirements for Grades of Particleboard GR ADE S OF PARTICLEBOARD

Dimensional Tolerances

Variance from Panel Average Thickness mm (inch)

Modulus of Rupture 2 N/mm (psi)

Modulus of Elasticity 2 N/mm (psi)

Internal Bond 2 N/mm (psi)

Face N (pounds)

Edge N (pounds)

Linear Expansion max. avg. percent

±0.100 (±0.004) ±0.100 (±0.004) ±0.100 (±0.004)

14.9 (2161)

2160 (313300)

0.81 (117)

1600 (360)

1200 (270)

NS

18.5 (2683)

2160 (313300)

0.81 (117)

1700 (382)

1400 (315)

NS

21.1 (3060)

2475 (359000)

0.90 (131)

1800 (405)

1400 (315)

NS

±0.100 (±0.004) ±0.100 (±0.004) ±0.100 (±0.004) ±0.100 (±0.004) ±0.100 (±0.004)

7.6 (1102)

1380 (200200)

0.31

(45)

NS

NS

NS

10.0 (1450)

1550 (224800)

0.36

(52)

NS

NS

0.40

11.0 (1595)

1700 (246600)

0.36

(52)

800 (180)

700 (157)

0.40

13.0 (1885)

2000 (290100)

0.40

(58)

900 (202)

800 (180)

0.40

15.0 (2176)

2500 (362600)

0.50

(73)

1000 (225)

900 (202)

0.40

±2.0 (±0.080)

±0.200 (±0.008)

H-2

±2.0 (±0.080)

±0.200 (±0.008)

H-3

±2.0 (±0.080)

±0.200 (±0.008)

M-0

±2.0 (±0.080)

±0.200 (±0.008)

M-1

±2.0 (±0.080)

±0.200 (±0.008)

±2.0 (±0.080) ±0.200 (±0.008) A208.1-2016 Particleboard ±2.0 (±0.080)

Screw-holding

Panel Average Thickness from Specified mm (inch)

H-1

M-2

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Thickness Tolerance

Length & Width mm (inch)

M-S ANSI

ANSI 208.1-2016 Particleboard

±0.200 (±0.008)

M-3i

±2.0 (±0.080) ±0.200 (±0.008) ANSI A208.1-2016 Particleboard

Table B ANSI A208.1-2016 Particleboard LD-1 ±2.0 (±0.080) +0.125 (+0.005) ±0.125 2.8 (406) 500 (72500) 0.10 and (15) Building Code 360 (81) NS Requirements of Particleboard Flooring Products Grades (±0.005) Grade LD-2

Grade

-0.375 (-0.015) Dimensional Tolerances ±2.0 (±0.080) +0.125 (+0.005)

Physical and Mechanical Properties Table B 500 (72500) 0.14 (20) 520 (117) NS Requirements of Particleboard Flooring Products and Building Code Grades -0.375 (-0.015) Table B Thickness Tolerance Requirements of Particleboard Flooring Products and Building Code Grades Dimensional Tolerances Physical and Mechanical Properties

Table B: R E Q U I R E M E N T S Grade PBU

D-2 PBU D-3 PBU

(406)

+0 (+0) Length & Width Tolerance -4.0 (-0.160) mm (inch) Length & Width ±2.0 (±0.080) Tolerance +0 (+0) mm (inch) ±2.0 (±0.080) -4.0 (-0.160) +0 (+0)

11.0 (1595) Modulus of Rupture 2 N/mm (psi) Modulus of 16.5 (2393) Rupture 11.0 (1595) 2 N/mm (psi) 19.5 (2828) 11.0 (1595)

1725 (250200) Modulus of Elasticity 2 N/mm (psi) Modulus of 2750 (398900) Elasticity 1725 (250200) 2 N/mm (psi) 3100 (449600) 1725 (250200)

16.5 (2393)

±2.0 (±0.080) ±2.0 (±0.080)

D-3

±2.0 (±0.080)

±0.375 ±0.250 Panel Average Variance from Thickness Tolerance (±0.015) (±0.010) from Specified Panel Average mm (inch) mm (inch) Panel Average Variance from ±0.250 from±0.375 Specified Panel Average ±0.375 ±0.250 (±0.015) (±0.010) mm (inch) mm (inch) (±0.015) (±0.010) ±0.375 ±0.250 (±0.015) (±0.010) ±0.375 ±0.250 (±0.015) (±0.010) ±0.375 ±0.250

Length & Width mm (inch) Length ±2.0 (±0.080) & Width Length mm (inch) & Width ±2.0 (±0.080) mm (inch) ±2.0 (±0.080)

0.40

Thickness Swell max. avg. mm (inch) percent

Linear Expansion max. avg. percent

1.6 (0.063) NS Thickness Swell max. avg. mm (inch) percent Thickness Swell NS max. avg.8 1.6 (0.063) NS mm (inch) percent NS 8 1.6 (0.063) NS

Linear 0.35 Expansion max. avg.

Linear percent Expansion 0.30 max. avg.

0.35 percent 0.30 0.35

OF PARTICLEBOARD FLOORING PRODUCTS AND BUILDING CODE GR ADE S Modulus of Elasticity 2 N/mm (psi)

D-3 D-2

M-3

2.8

Modulus of Rupture 2 N/mm (psi)

±2.0 (±0.080) -4.0 (-0.160)

M-3

±0.125 (±0.005)

Length & Width Panel Average Variance from Tolerance Dimensional from Specified TolerancesPanel Average mm (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch) Thickness Tolerance

D-2

M-3

0.40

(±0.015) (±0.010) ±0.375 ±0.250 ±0.375 ±0.250 (±0.015) (±0.010) (±0.015) (±0.010) ±0.375 Thickness ±0.250 Tolerance (±0.015) (±0.010)

Concentrated Internal Bond Loading Physical Hardness and Mechanical Properties 2 N/mm (psi) N (pounds) N (pounds) 7

0.40 (58)

2225 (500)

Internal Bond 2 N/mm (psi)

Hardness N (pounds)

0.55 (80) Internal Bond 0.40 2 (58) N/mm (psi) 0.55 (80) 0.40 (58)

2225 (500) Hardness 2225 (500) N (pounds) 2225 (500) 2225 (500)

NS Concentrated Loading N (pounds) Concentrated 2670 (600) Loading 7 NS N (pounds) 2670 (600) 7 NS

2750 (398900)

0.55 (80)

2225 (500)

2670 (600)

NS

8

0.30

19.5 (2828) 16.5 (2393)

3100 (449600) 2750 (398900)

0.55 (80) 0.55 (80)

2225 (500) 2225 (500)

2670 (600) 2670 (600)

NS NS

8 8

0.30 0.30

19.5 (2828)

3100 (449600)

0.55 (80)

2225 (500)

2670 (600)

NS Screw-holding

8

Panel Average Variance from from Specified Panel Average mm (inch) mm (inch) Thickness Tolerance

Modulus of Rupture 2 N/mm (psi)

±0.200 (±0.008) ±0.100 Panel Average Variance from (±0.004) Thickness Tolerance from Specified Panel Average mm (inch) mm (inch) Panel Average Variance from from Specified Panel Average ±0.200 (±0.008) ±0.100 mm (inch) mm (inch) (±0.004)

16.5 (2393) Modulus of Rupture 2 N/mm (psi) Modulus of Rupture 16.5 (2393) 2 N/mm (psi)

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Internal Bond 2 N/mm (psi)

Hardness N (pounds)

Face Edge N (pounds) N (pounds) Screw-holding

2225 (500) Hardness N (pounds)

1100 (247) 1000 (225) Screw-holding Face Edge N (pounds) N (pounds)

Hardness 2225 (500) N (pounds)

Face 1100 (247) N (pounds)

Edge 1000 (225) N (pounds)

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Linear percent Expansion max. avg.

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Association (CPA) in conjunction with producers, users and general interest groups. A summary of the Particleboard Property Requirements is included in this Guide and copies of ANSI A208.1 are available from CPA. Third-party certification to ANSI 208.1 is required for many applications of composite panels. For example, many building code jurisdictions

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require the physical properties of particleboard underlayment and stair treads to be third-party certified. HUD and the states of California and Minnesota also require third-party certification of formaldehyde emissions for nearly all particleboard and MDF under their jurisdiction.

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analysis and can be used to directly compare alternative product materials. An industry-wide EPD for North American particleboard is now available. See page 8 of this Guide for additional information.

FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION LIMITS

ANSI A208.1 allows for a maximum of 0.09 ppm emission level for particleboard. To meet the needs of the market, many particleboard manufacturers offer ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) and no-added formaldehyde (NAF) products. Those companies currently producing ULEF and NAF products are

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identified in the product listings in this Guide.

In addition, CPA’s Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Grademark Program (to which almost all of the North American producers subscribe) requires emission limits no higher than the California Air Resources Board Airborne Toxic Control Measure (CARB ATCM 93120) regulation, or not covered by CARB ATCM 93120 (e.g. hardboard).

In the future, ECC will incorporate EPA TSCA Title VI emission requirements into the program.

Finally, various overlays and surface treatments have been shown to significantly reduce product emissions.

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Hardboard

HO W I T ’ S M A DE Hardboard is a composite panel manufactured primarily from inter-felted, ligno-cellulosic fibers consolidated under heat and pressure. Other materials may be added during the manufacturing process to improve certain properties, such as resistance to abrasion and moisture, and to increase strength and durability.

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Office & Residential Furniture • Prefinished Paneling • Door Skins • Perforated Board • Underlayment

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furniture components, moulded door skins, paneling, underlayment

and perforated boards.

Hardboard has a uniform thickness, density, appearance and has no temperature and humidity. Hardboard can be cut, routed, shaped and drilled with standard woodworking tools. In addition, it can be securely glued or fastened with screws, staples or nails. Hardboard panels can be laminated with paper overlays, plastic laminates and veneers.

PRODUCT STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION

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grain. It resists marring, scuffing and abrasion, as well as changes in

industry standard. It classifies hardboard by thickness and physical properties, and includes five classes: Tempered, Standard, Service-Tempered, Service

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and Industrialite.

ANSI A135.5 for Prefinished Basic Paneling establishes the property requirements for dimensional tolerances and moisture content, along with resistance to abrasion, fading, heat, humidity, scrape, steam and stain. Requirements for washability, gloss, workmanship and flame spread are also specified. ANSI A135.4 and A135.5 were developed through the sponsorship of the Composite Panel Association (CPA) in conjunction with producers, users and general interest groups. Copies of ANSI A135.4 and A135.5 are available from CPA. n 52

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Engineered Wood Siding and Trim

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EWST are manufactured primarily from inter-felted lignocellulosic fibers that are consolidated under heat and pressure. These advanced composites can be engineered with enhanced resistance to moisture, dimensional stability and protection against fungal decay and termites.

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TODAY’S SIDING AND TRIM PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED IN A WIDE RANGE OF TEXTURES, WIDTHS AND PROFILES THAT CAN CREATE ENDLESS STYLES AND THEMES.

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ngineered wood siding and trim (EWST) is a category of

composite panels designed and manufactured to perform in interior and exterior exposure applications with the appearance of traditional wood.

The engineered properties translate into long-lasting durability allowing for decades of service life while maintaining their attractive appearance.

Today’s engineered wood siding and trim products are highly versatile, coming in many forms including sophisticated woodgrains and embossed surfaces.

The ANSI A135.6 for Engineered Wood Siding defines quality and dimensional attributes for siding products. The standard covers the requirements and methods of testing for exterior durability, dimensions, straightness, squareness, physical properties and surface characteristics.

It also includes trade terms and methods of identifying engineered wood siding. ANSI A135.7 Engineered Wood Trim covers the requirements and methods of testing for exterior durability, as well as physical and mechanical properties.

Third-party certification to the ANSI A135.6 or ANSI A135.7 is required for many applications of siding and trim products. Many building code jurisdictions require the physical properties of engineered wood siding and trim to be third-party certified. The Composite Panel Association’s (CPA’s) Engineered Wood Siding and Trim Grademark Certification Program is recognized and approved by building code officials to evaluate siding and trim products for code compliance. These consensus-based standards are sponsored by CPA. Copies of ANSI A135.6 and A135.7 are available from CPA. Engineered wood siding and trim products may be eligible for LEED credits. n

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High Pressure Laminate L E A DI NG A P P L IC AT ION S

HO W I T ’ S M A DE HPL is produced by saturating multiple layers of kraft paper with phenolic resin. A layer of printed décor paper is placed on top of the kraft paper before pressing. The resulting sandwich is fused together under heat and pressure (more than 1,000 PSI). Because phenolic and melamine resins are thermoset plastics, the curing process transforms the resin into plastic by a cross linking process that converts the paper sheets into a single, rigid laminated sheet. Thermo-setting creates strong, irreversible bonds that contribute to HPL’s durability.

Tabletops • Countertops • Furniture • Cabinetry • Casegoods • Flooring •

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igh pressure laminate or HPL is the direct descendent of the

original plastic laminate. It is considered to be one of the most durable decorative surface materials and is available with special performance properties including chemical, fire

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and wear resistance. Special grades of HPL can be postformed around curved edges by application of heat and restraint.

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST DURABLE DECORATIVE SURFACE MATERIALS. IT PERFORMS WELL IN BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL APPLICATIONS. HPL IS OFTEN UTILIZED FOR COUNTERTOPS ➋ AND CASEGOODS ➌.

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HPL is laminated to a panel utilizing a variety of adhesives. Particleboard or MDF are the preferred substrate because they provide a stable, durable, consistent and economical foundation.

Due to its durability, HPL is a common choice for horizontal surfaces including flooring, countertops and desktops. It also performs well in horizontal and vertical applications for high traffic settings such as hospitality, office furniture, health care, retail casework,

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commercial interiors and educational facilities.

A relatively new development in HPL technology is Double Belt Press (DBP) for the production of Continuous Pressed Laminate (CPL). CPL is decorative paper impregnated with resins and fused under heat and high pressure with resin-impregnated backer(s). Laminate properties are similar to standard HPL and typical thickness range is .4 mm to 1mm. CPL is available in desired sheet lengths or continuous rolls.

Flexible CPL is decorative paper impregnated with flexible thermosetting resins and fused under heat and high pressure with resin-impregnated backer(s). This engineered CPL offers a unique range of formable decorative laminates suitable for profile wrapping and edgebanding applications. Common thickness range is .2 mm through .4 mm. Surface properties are similar to vertical grade HPL and are used significantly to complement HPL and TFL laminates.

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THE NATURE OF HPL ALLOWS IT TO BE POSTFORMED. THE TECHNOLOGY HAS EVOLVED TO INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PREMIUM EDGE TREATMENTS WITH OGEES AND MULTIPLE RADIUSES THAT MIMIC MORE EXPENSIVE STONE INSTALLATIONS.

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There are many types or grades of high pressure laminates engineered for specific performance requirements: GENERAL PURPOSE:

Most widely used HPL and suitable

for horizontal and vertical surface applications.

Typical thickness range from 0.028" to 0.048" (0.71 to 1.22 mm).

POSTFORMING: Can be formed around curved edges by

application of heat and restraint. Maximum thickness is approximately 0.038" (0.97 mm) and can normally be formed to radii as small as 3/8" (9.5 mm).

BACKER:

HPL produced without a decorative face.

Available as standard (most common; slightly thinner than decorative HPL) or regrind (reclaimed HPL with decorative sheet sanded off).

SPECIAL PRODUCTS:

Special purpose high pressure

laminates include cabinet liners, high-wear, firerated, electrostatic dissipative and chemical resistant laminates.

In addition to aesthetic attributes, the lamination of particleboard or MDF with HPL can improve the physical performance of the substrate. For example, a shelf of 3/4" industrial (M-2) particleboard that is 24" long will carry 45 lbs per square foot (psf) of uniform loading with 0.133" deflection. The same shelf can carry 85 lbs psf before reaching the same deflection if overlaid with HPL. n

Please see pages 101-106 for information about the companies that produce HPL.

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Thermally Fused Laminate L E A DI NG A P P L IC AT ION S

HO W I T ’ S M A DE

Thermally fused laminate or TFL is made by fusing a resin-impregnated sheet of décor paper directly to a substrate. There is no kraft paper used in TFL, and the resulting panel is ready for finishing. The décor paper generally weighs between 60 and 130 g/m2 and is the same as the paper used in the production of HPL, making for easy matching across materials. Heat and pressure activate the resin in the saturated TFL sheet, creating a cross-linked bond with the substrate.

This effectively seals the substrate. Particleboard and MDF are ideal substrates for TFL because they are consistent, uniform in strength and free of defects.

Laminate Flooring • Cabinetry • Countertops • Shelving • Store Fixtures • Home Office Furniture •

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hermally fused laminate decorative panels can be manufactured

with enhanced visual and performance characteristics. Surface textures are created with steel press plates that emboss the decorative overlay to heighten the realism of wood grain, stone or abstract designs. Steel press plates can also be used to create or control the gloss level of the surface.

TFL decorative panels have excellent scratch and wear resistance.

They are widely used in laminate flooring, office furniture, closet system components, store fixtures and cabinets. It is also an appropriate spec in health care, hospitality, commercial and retail settings. TFL decorative panels typically require a decorative edge

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treatment and can be specified with or without edge, and with single or opposite-side face treatments. Due to the performance, design flexibility and cost advantages, TFL offers an excellent option for designers and specifiers.

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➌ SYNCHRONIZED TEXTURES WHAT IS IT, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ME?

Synchronized textures and finishes are defined as aligning pattern and texture in an effort to replicate a product as it exists in nature.

Thermally fused laminate (TFL) producers work in harmony with décor print suppliers and press-plate designers to ensure the pattern (often woodgrain) and texture are perfectly aligned in each and THERMALLY FUSED LAMINATE PROVIDES EXCELLENT HARDNESS AND SCRATCH RESISTANCE SUFFICIENTLY DURABLE FOR CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS AND SHELVING IN MODERN BATHROOMS ➊. TFL DECORATIVE PANELS ARE A STRIKING FEATURE ON THE WALLS IN THIS OFFICE RECEPTION AREA ➋. PRESS PLATES ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE REALISTIC PATTERNS AND TEXTURES FOR LAMINATED PRODUCTS ➌.

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every press cycle. The result is a laminated product with wood grain and texture perfectly matched and indistinguishable from real wood veneer. Synchronized textures are available as a two-sided product, providing a great deal of flexibility to designers and fabricators.

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The two most common thermoset resin systems used in TFL decorative panels: MELAMINE:

The resin is introduced into the paper

during an impregnating operation. After the paper is impregnated, it is partially cured (B stage) using curing ovens. The melamine resin is fully cured under heat and pressure during hot press lamination. The B staged paper has a definite shelf life that varies with temperature and humidity. Melamine resins are fully cured at 300-400 psi and 300-400 F. They are noted for their hardness, scratch resistance and color stability, and are the most commonly used resin in saturated paper overlays.

POLYESTER:

The resin is introduced into the paper

during an impregnating operation. After the paper is impregnated it is partially cured (B stage) using curing ovens. Polyester resin is fully cured at 175-200 psi and 275-350 F during hot press lamination. The B staged paper has a definite shelf life that varies with

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Film Overlays

L E A DI NG A P P L IC AT ION S

HO W I T ’ S M A DE

3DLs are primarily made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyester (PET) films.

They can be seamlessly membrane pressed or vacuum formed around contoured components, including edges. 3DL can also be used in 2DL applications such as profile wrapping and flat lamination. 3D laminates are available in typical thicknesses from 0.008" to 0.040" and customized gloss ranges. In addition, they can be embossed with specific patterns to improve • realistic aesthetics.

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nown as rigid thermoformable foils (RTF), three-dimensional

laminate (3DL) and two-dimensional laminate (2DL), these materials

are thermoplastic film overlays. They provide end users the freedom to design components with contoured surface profiles and seamless edges without requiring edge treatments. Designers can also use film overlays to customize shapes and incorporate punch-outs, logos and concave/convex surfaces. These films are available in solid colors or printed designs.

The films used in 3DL and 2DL are thermoplastic, meaning they soften when heated to take on the shape of their substrate and return to a firm state when sufficiently cooled.

3D laminates are resistant to chipping, cracking or breaking making

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them a popular choice for retail store fixtures. In addition, their application seals the core panel substrate from bacteria and moisture, which make them an increasingly popular choice in health care settings for over bed tray tables, furniture and cabinetry. Due to their ability to wrap around

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custom shapes, edges and contoured surfaces, designers often specify 3DL materials for POP displays, commercial hospitality components, office furniture and door/ drawer fronts for cabinetry.

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COMMON USES FOR 3D AND 2D LAMINATES ALIKE INCLUDE CABINET DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS IN SHELVING IN HOME STORAGE ➋ AND STRIKING MODERN KITCHENS ➊. FILM OVERLAYS CAN BE VACUUM FORMED OR MEMBRANE PRESSED OVER CONTOURED SUBSTRATES ➌.

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2D LAMINATES ARE COMMONLY USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF 5-PIECE DOORS.

COMMON USES FOR 2D LAMINATES INCLUDE CABINETS.

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2DLs are generally made from vinyl, polypropylene (PP) or oriented polypropylene (OPP). They are designed to be flat laminated or profile wrapped.

2DLs are available in a variety of thicknesses ranging from 0.001" to 0.007", and can be solid colored, reverse printed or top printed with an overlay based on end use requirements.

2D laminates provide excellent water and chemical resistance, and varying degrees of scratch and stain resistance. Common uses for 2D Laminates include walls and ceilings of recreational vehicles, vertical surfaces for retail store fixtures, cabinets, commercial flooring and residential components.

Films can be divided into eight categories: 2ML REVERSE PRINTED RIGID FILM: Print

design and base coat are printed

on the back of the film in reverse order. This film is used for wall paneling (mostly in recreational vehicles), kitchen cabinets, furniture and manufactured housing.

SEMI-RIGID CLEAR FILM / REVERSE PRINTED: The

film is frequently

embossed and can be coated with scuff-resistant coatings. These films range from 4 to 8 mils in thickness. Some can be mitre folded.

SANDWICH FILM: SEMI-RIGID TWO-PLY OVERLAY. The

opaque base film

is top printed and a clear overlay is laminated on top. This film is designed for mitre folding and flat sheet lamination. These films range from 5.5 to 8 mils in thickness. Some are available with scuffresistant topcoating.

SOLID COLOR FILM / SEMI-RIGID FILM: This

film is integrally colored

and can be top printed and/ or embossed. Top-printed film is used extensively in manufactured housing, recreational vehicles, commercial paneling and movable walls. Plain solids are used in furniture, kitchen cabinets, fixtures, displays and office furniture applications. Thicknesses range from 3.5 to 8.0 mils. Some films are available with scuff-resistant topcoatings.

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THERMOFORMED OVERLAY FILMS:

Single-ply or two-ply construction.

CALENDERED POLYPROPYLENE FILM:

These films range from 5 to 20

Gauges range from .010" to .030" and the film may be printed in wood

mils in thickness and are available in a range of solid colors. Typical

grain or decorative patterns. Films may be embossed and may be

applications include flat laminations and edge banding for garage

coated with scuff- and stain-resistant coatings. Primers to promote

and kitchen cabinets, as well as electronics.

adhesion are available. Films are designed for thermoforming with heat and pressure in a bladder press or vacuum forming process.

Decorative effects can be achieved with two-ply films when a router is used to expose a different color in the bottom ply film. Films may also be flat laminated or mitre folded. Raised panel cabinet doors and free-formed furniture components are the most common applications for this type of film.

Wrapping Films are rigid vinyl films in gauges from .005" to .010".

ORIENTED POLYPROPYLENE (OPP) FILM (OPAQUE): Relatively

new to the

decorative overlay category, these films are stretched (oriented) in both the machine and cross-machine direction to deliver improved dimensional stability. In addition, OPP offers resistance to water and chemicals. Because of its non-absorbent print surface, OPP is ideal for high-fidelity wood grain prints and decorative patterns. OPP films may be embossed and are typically coated for scuff, scratch and stain

Film may be printed in wood grain or decorative patterns, may

resistance. Oriented polypropylene films are

be embossed, and may be coated with scratch and stain resistant

available in thicknesses ranging from 0.9 to 2.2

coatings. Films are designed for wrapping profiles, like picture

mil (23 gsm to 56 gsm). Typical applications

frames and furniture moulding, and can also be flat laminated and

include RTA furniture, cabinets, wrapped

mitre folded.

profiles, ceiling and wall panels. n

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Decorative Foils

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Decorative foils are generally pre-impregnated with a blend of melamine, acrylic and urea resins during the papermanufacturing process, or post-impregnated after the paper is fully cured. Decorative foils weigh between 40 and 200 grams/m2 untreated. During the impregnation process, the cellulose papers typically gain between 20 and 50 percent of their base weight.

Those between 100 and 200 grams are dubbed specialty papers and are more likely than lighterweight varieties to be used for exposed decorative surfaces. The impregnated foils are bonded with an adhesive system to a substrate such as MDF or particleboard.

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ecorative foils are an intermediate-range, paper-

based overlay and are also called impregnated papers. .

Quantity, method and type of impregnation, as well as the type of adhesive system and substrate, will have a direct effect on the finished product. These qualities will be demonstrated in cutting and machining performance.

Although impregnated papers do not require a topcoat to be considered a foil, most foils receive a finished topcoat for increased durability and scratch resistance.

DECORATIVE FOILS ARE ADHERED TO A SUBSTRATE USING A GLUE SYSTEM. THE APPLICATIONS ARE VIRTUALLY IDENTICAL TO THERMALLY FUSED PAPERS AND INCLUDE FURNITURE FOR THE HOME ➌, AND SHELVING AND CLOSET SYSTEMS ➋, INCLUDING SLATWALL ➊.

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Due to substrate surface advancements, the use and performance of decorative foils has increased. Widespread use of decorative foils ranges from retail fixtures to closet systems, RTA furniture, profile wrappings and POP displays.

Specifiers choose decorative foils for their sharp print fidelity; wear-, stain- and water-resistant qualities; ease of maintenance, durability, costeffectiveness, and their reliable machining and manufacturing characteristics. n

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HEAT TRANSFER FOILS

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eat transfer foils involve the transfer of a complete coating system from a carrier film to a substrate by means of heat and pressure. When transferred at point of contact between heated

roller and substrate, the coating system provides both a decorative effect and a protective layer to provide specified end use properties.

The foils are gravure printed in reverse sequence on a co-polymer film. That is, the release coat is applied first followed by a protective coating, the decorative pattern, the base coat and finally, the heat-activated adhesive. These foils can be applied vertically or horizontally to flat surfaces, curves, edges and contoured profiles. They are thermoformable, making them ideal for applications with doors or decorative trim, and can be restamped after application to correct defects or damage. n surface&panel

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Light Basis Weight Papers

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Light basis weight papers range in weight from 23 to 50 grams/m2.

The paper may contain acrylic, polyester or other resins added during the paper making process to improve the internal bond strength. The paper is then printed and topcoated with polyurethane, urea, polyester, acrylic, melamine or a combination thereof for increased durability and performance.

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Cabinetry • Shelving Systems • Closet Systems • Paneling • Store Fixtures • Home Office Furniture • ight basis weight papers can be printed with excellent

quality and high-fidelity patterns. Optional chemical, optical, or

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gloss-matte embossing of these papers enhances the realism of woodgrain and natural patterns. Light basis weight papers have long been common in higher levels of value engineering and are widely used in cabinets, store fixtures, paneling, shelving, closet systems, RTA and home office furniture.

Light basis weight papers are usually divided into two categories, standard and industrial. Standard grade papers contain a lower amount of resin in the base paper and offer an economical overlay for use on general surface applications.

Industrial grade papers with their higher resin content, should be specified for applications that demand higher production and processing performance (i.e., improved cutting and machining).

The cost effectiveness of this overlay group is further enhanced by the possibility of single-sided panels. It is not necessary to

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laminate both sides of the substrate to achieve a balanced panel.

As an additional application, depending on their weight, light basis weight papers can be profile wrapped to produce trim that is an exact match of the flat surface.

Light basis weight papers will accept a variety of adhesives applied during the laminating process. Additionally, they can be supplied precoated with hotmelt adhesive ready for hot roll laminating without any additional adhesive application to the paper or substrate. The performance and appearance of the finished panel will be affected by the adhesive system used and substrate quality. n

LIGHT BASIS WEIGHT PAPERS (LBWP) ARE IDEAL AS AN ECONOMICAL OVERLAY. STANDARD LBWP ARE USED IN LOW WEAR APPLICATIONS LIKE RTA FURNITURE, ➊, ➍.

INDUSTRIAL-GRADE LBWP HAVE A HIGHER RESIN CONTENT AND GREATER INTERNAL BOND. THEY ARE OFTEN USED IN VERTICAL SURFACES SUCH AS SHELVING ➋, ➌.

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Please see pages 101-106 for information about the companies that produce light basis weight papers.

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Veneer

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nother common

decorative surfacing material used in the lamination industry is natural

Edge Banding • Cabinetry • Furniture Store Fixtures • Case Goods • HO W I T ’ S M A DE Veneers are typically sliced between 1/25" to 1/50" (1.0 mm to 0.51 mm) and are available plain or with a paper or fleece backer that has varying degrees of flexibility. The backers provide stability and strength to the veneer and minimize splintering, cracking and checking. Veneers can be overlaid with either heat-activated resins or cold pressed. The main resin used in hot press systems is a urea-based adhesive due to its ability to make the panel more rigid, faster processing parameters and lower-cost base. Another hot press resin system that is increasingly used is a soy-based resin. Cold press systems typically use polyvinyl acetates, casein and contact adhesives. These systems are used for smaller production quantities and may be less rigid than heat-activated resin systems.

wood veneer. Veneers are available

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in a variety of wood species, both domestic and imported. Composite panels, like particleboard and MDF, are the preferred substrate for veneers due to their superior surface qualities of being flat, smooth, uniform, dense and free of knots and grain patterns.

Their dimensional stability, strength properties and cost advantages further increase the advantages of using these substrates.

Veneered composite panel constructions are used in many applications including high quality furniture, case goods, store fixtures and cabinetry. Some veneers are used for profile wrapping, typically over MDF, for high-end millwork applications. n

Please see pages 101-106 for information about the companies that produce veneer.

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WOOD VENEERS HAVE BECOME THINNER AS THE TECHNOLOGY TO PROCESS THEM HAS IMPROVED

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NEVERTHELESS, THIN VENEERS WOULD NOT

HAVE PRACTICAL APPLICATION WITHOUT ADVANCES MADE IN THE SURFACE QUALITY OF PARTICLEBOARD AND MDF. WOOD VENEERS REQUIRE A GLUE SYSTEM AND A SURFACE FINISH. VENEERS ADD WARMTH TO WALLS, FURNITURE AND CABINETRY FOR THE HOME

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MDF When it comes to value, what really counts is not how much the MDF costs, but how much it costs to use. Not all MDF panels are alike and may differ by wood species, fiber size, binders, density and consistency. All of these factors have a significant impact on key elements of your processing costs.

MDF Quality Impacts: ■ Cutting-tool life ■ Machine center throughput speed and amp load ■ Machined profile quality as it relates to the need for sanding, filling and other steps prior to finishing ■ Amount/thickness of coating or laminating material required for adequate coverage ■ Defect rates ■ Labor

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Millwork • Cabinetry • Furniture • Store Fixtures • Case Goods •

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nother common decorative surfacing option is paint coating.

WATER-BASED ACRYLIC LATEX COATINGS:

These coatings are used in

With the advance of technology, coatings can now be applied

industrial, commercial and residential settings, and are formulated

to composite wood substrates in either liquid or powder forms.

for both interior and exterior applications. Manufacturers can modify

Paint can also be used in tandem with special inks, particularly in

these coatings with different types of resins and cross-linking

applications calling for printed wood grains or abstract patterns.

agents to extend the service life and exterior durability of the coating

Aside from wood grain printing, coatings are available as a

system. These additives also improve the chemical, corrosion and

decorative color finish or as a clear protective topcoat. The surface

water resistance properties.

characteristics of composite panel products, especially MDF,

One of the advantages of water-based coatings is their lower VOC

allow for direct coating and printing applications, which result in

content, which reduces their impact to indoor air quality. They are

exceptionally consistent defect-free finishes. While some industrial

also superior to other coating types in their exterior durability and

finishes are available on a retail basis, most coatings are custom

color retention, which is a function of the acrylic resins used in the

formulated to fit the specific prefinisher’s line configuration and the

formulation. However, these coatings do not perform as well as

requirements of the intended end application.

L I Q U I D C O AT I NG S There are many types of liquid coatings used as industrial decorative surfaces. Coatings can be water- or solvent-based, and chemistry advancements continue to provide increases in performance of both types.

Both families of coatings are used in finishing cabinets and furniture, exterior siding, millwork, trim, flooring and fixtures.

solvent-borne coatings in chemical and wear resistance.

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SOLVENT-BASED COATINGS:

The higher VOC nature of

solvent-based coatings limits their use primarily to industrial settings that are equipped with specialized air handling and treatment devices. These coatings can be modified with urethanes, epoxies, nitrocellulose, alkyds and acrylics to impart certain performance qualities.

Solvent-based coating systems are widely recognized for their outstanding chemical- and wearresistant properties. This family of coatings is used for high gloss finishes that have superior abrasion resistance.

Their toughness and performance properties are among the reasons they are extensively used in the furniture and kitchen cabinet manufacturing business. In addition, there is

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minimal grain raise and fiber swell with solvent-based coatings, and the finish is easier to touch up and repair if damaged.

ULTRA-VIOLET (UV) COATINGS:

The main difference with

this coating type is how the coating is cured or dried.

UV coatings have special ingredients that react almost instantaneously with UV radiation. This results in a

Please see page 108 for information about the companies that produce coatings.

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significantly faster curing process. As a result, UV coatings are extremely tough, durable and long lasting. They are mainly formulated as clear coats and sealers.

P O W D E R C O AT I NG S The popularity of powder coating has continued to grow as an industrial finishing system. Initially developed as an alternative way to coat metal, the advantages of this evolving technology have made powder coating the fastest growing industrial finish for metal in the world. Powder coatings are used on appliances, machinery, furniture and fixtures. The powder coating process significantly reduces waste, with nearly 95% transfer efficiency and low-VOC emissions.

In the late 1990’s, companies began experimenting with applying powder to wood products, particularly MDF. As MDF was a woodbased product and not prone to carrying electrical charges (critical for the electrostatic process), there were significant processing challenges to overcome. With the development of specially engineered MDF and powders, along with new processing techniques,

IDEAL COATINGS CAN CURE COMPLETELY AT A LOW TEMPERATURE AND PROTECT THE SUBSTRATE PERMANENTLY ➊. MDF IS THE PERFECT SUBSTRATE FOR THE STRIKING FINISHES AVAILABLE IN DOORS AND MILLWORK ➋. THIS UNIQUE HOME WAS DESIGNED WITH CLEAR-COATED MDF AS THE MATERIAL FOR ITS WALLS, DOORS AND CABINETS ➌. POWDER COATING PROVIDES A CONSISTENT AND DURABLE FINISH FOR GARAGE STORAGE AND WORK SURFACES (4). IT IS PERFECTLY SUITED FOR CONTOURED COMPONENTS (6) AND IS AVAILABLE IN A WIDE RANGE OF COLORS, TEXTURES AND FINISHES ➍, ➎, ➏.

these efforts were successful and a new way to finish composite panel products was launched.

Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective finish onto a wide range of materials and products that are used for both industrial and consumer applications. The powder used for the process is a mixture of finely ground particles of pigment and resin that is sprayed onto a surface to be coated. The charged particles adhere to the electrically-grounded surface until heated and cured, creating a variety of smooth and textured finishes that are uniform and durable. The coating process is a single-stage application where all exposed surfaces are coated simultaneously.

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The benefits of powder coatings include increased design flexibility, cost efficiency and seamless edges. Powder coatings also provide high resistance to heat, moisture, abrasion, staining and fading, and offer a range of colors, textures and finishes. n

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Adhesives

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aterials have been bonded to each other for centuries.

Long before sophisticated chemistry provided moisture curing polyurethane reactive adhesives, the Egyptians created and used casein (yes, from milk) adhesives. For thousands of years, musical instrument makers and artists used casein adhesives, and they are still used today as an excellent and environmentally sound adhesive for woodworking.

Polyvinyl acetate (PVA), also known as “white glue,” is a standard

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for woodworkers, along with aliphatic resin emulsions, commonly known as “yellow glue,” the latter having a little more initial grip than white glue. Both have excellent bonds and are used extensively in woodworking applications.

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Adhesives used in modern panel processing are highly engineered for almost any application. Specific requirements—temperature, pressure, dry time, moisture resistance, bonding of dissimilar

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HOT MELT ADHESIVES (HMA) ARE OFTEN PROVIDED IN PELLET FORM. AS A THERMOPLASTIC ADHESIVE, HMA SOFTENS WITH INCREASED TEMPERATURE AND CURES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ➊. LIQUID SPRAY ADHESIVES CAN BE FORMULATED TO HAVE AN EXTENDED CURING TIME. THEY ARE OFTEN FULLY CURED WITH HIGHER TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURE IN TRADITIONAL OR MEMBRANE PRESSES ➋. ADHESIVES ARE CRITICAL TO DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE. THIS HEAVY PIVOT DOOR MADE FROM LVL IS ONE EXAMPLE ➌. PVA ADHESIVES ARE TIME-TESTED AND USED OFTEN IN THE ASSEMBLY OF FIVE-PIECE CABINET DOORS ➍.

materials, emissions, interior or exterior use—are all considered by today’s advanced adhesive suppliers. Engineering a solution for complex requirements is what they do best.

It can be difficult to keep track of all the names and acronyms, including EVA, PVA, PUR, UF, PF, Cyanoacrylate, epoxy, HMA (Hot melt), PA (polyamide) and soy-based adhesives. What’s important is

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to know that your adhesive supplier is willing to provide or engineer a solution that’s right for you.

Polyurethane reactive (PUR) adhesives have been used recently as a coating on veneers and printed décor sheets. Top coating with this class of adhesive provides extreme durability. Gloss levels can be varied based on your needs. PUR top coating in most cases renders the product flexible and therefore useful in profile wrapping

For more on adhesives producers and providers, see the Master listing index on pages 118-121.

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Components

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alue-added panel processed components —let’s call them

components for short—are an increasingly important part of the manufacturing channel.

Think of the challenges that manufacturers of finished goods face in today’s retail and consumer markets. Speed to market, distribution channels, e-commerce, new product design and price points all must be rationalized for them to succeed. Frequently, manufacturers must also rationalize the “make vs. buy” decision on many of the components used to make the final product. Outsourcing products to companies with both the expertise and technology is often less expensive, more efficient and less capital intensive than acquiring the machinery, training a workforce and trying to do it in-house.

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For more on component producers and providers, see the Master listing index on pages 118-121.

Payback on investments such as these is also a question mark for manufacturers, who must rely on winners at the retail and consumer level.

Component producers of cabinet doors, cabinet boxes and custom-engineered components (cutting, shaping, drilling and edgebanding) have the technology and

expertise to provide exactly what manufacturers want, when they need it, accurately and often at a lower cost.

Five-piece laminated doors (with cope and stick/mortise and tenon construction) are popular products for all types of cabinetry. Purchasing from a company that does this every day makes great sense. Specs are met, and the part cost is known. It’s a relief for many. n

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Edge Treatments

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ll surfaced composites

require edge treatments to give panel-based products a finished look.

Edgebanding materials can vary widely from PVC and ABS to acrylic, high pressure laminate, melamine and wood veneer.

The most common process for applying edgebanding is via increasingly sophisticated edgebanding machines. In recent years, the application technology has focused on creating nearly invisible seams as consumers prefer the look of a continuous surface. Edge treatments can be a design element when designers and specifiers wish to draw attention to the edge. Edgebanding material is made by specialized companies focused intently on matching the most popular laminates. Edgebanding material can be produced in nearly any thickness, based on the requirements for durability or design considerations.

Creating 100 percent seamless edges can be obtained through a thermolaminating process using PVC and membrane press technology. High pressure laminate can be wrapped around an edge using a postformer, a machine that heats the surface material enough to soften and bend HPL to a desired edge contour.

Countertops and work surfaces are often made with HPL and â&#x20AC;&#x153;postformedâ&#x20AC;? to create a durable, attractive edge. n

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Software

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oday’s design and manufacturing software is simply

amazing. If there is one aspect of this industry where design and technology have advanced at a rapid pace, it is software. The

capability to represent a newly designed kitchen rendering in 3D – indistinguishable from a photograph of the finished product – demonstrates the benefits for manufacturers and consumers alike.

From a consumer perspective, the phrase “I’ll know what I like when I see it” takes on a whole new meaning. Seeing the product in their space, with their preferred surface materials, door styles and hardware, increases the consumers’ confidence in what they are about to purchase, driving increased sales.

Once a design is selected, manufacturing becomes more efficient and accurate as software creates a bill of materials and cut lists, communicating directly with automated processing equipment on the floor.

In the words of Thelonius Monk, “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” You’ve got to see it and feel it for yourself to appreciate it. Design and manufacturing software for the panel processing industry – including kitchen and bath, closets, furniture, entertainment, garage and other cabinetry – advances our industry. n

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anel processed products rely on functional hardware. Whether

you are in the store fixture, kitchen cabinet, closet and organization, office or household furniture industries, companies in these segments would have little if not for hardware. Hinges and drawer slides used to be the mainstay of global hardware suppliers. Not anymore. In fact, functional hardware is probably a misnomer today.

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Hardware options are as much about design as the surface and panel products they hold together and enhance. Consumers are amazed to find unique storage products, soft closing hinges and drawer slides, lift systems, complete drawer box systems, soft touch opening and self-closing systems, folding and sliding door systems, and more. Hardware companies have developed

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functional and artistic products for just about any challenge in a residential or commercial space. In the past, consumers were concerned about how it looked. Today, they care about how it works. In furniture cabinets and fixtures, what’s inside counts as much as the external style and design. n MORE HARDWARE ON PAGE 88 �

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MODERN FUNCTIONAL HINGES HAVE BEEN ENGINEERED TO INCLUDE SOFT-CLOSE FUNCTIONS AND A WIDE RANGE OF OPENING REQUIREMENTS ➊. DRAWER SYSTEMS WITH INTEGRATED SLIDES ARE RAPIDLY BECOMING THE CHOICE FOR DESIGNERS OF CONTEMPORARY CABINETS. SOFT-CLOSE FUNCTIONS ARE PREVALENT AMONG SYSTEM PRODUCERS ➋. DESIGNING HARDWARE FOR EFFICIENT STORAGE AND MAKING THE BEST OF LIMITED SPACE IS THE DOMAIN OF HARDWARE COMPANIES ➌ AND ➎. LED LIGHTING IS BECOMING MORE COMMON IN CLOSET AND HOME ORGANIZATION, KITCHENS AND OFFICE FURNITURE ➍.

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Processing Technology ➊

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dvancing rapidly along parallel but separate paths,

processing technology and surface and panel materials have

reached a level of sophistication that few could have imagined.

Machining accuracy and razor-sharp tolerances require a consistent raw material. At the core, no pun intended, are particleboard and MDF, which are the heart of today’s furniture, cabinets and fixtures. Both materials continue to improve, allowing machining tolerances to reach a few thousandths of an inch.

Quality is defined as “conformance to requirements.” Achieving goals such as these reflects an industry that is constantly pushing the envelope in the quest for higher quality products.

Panel processing is an international language. What does this mean? Panel-based products are made in the same way around the globe, using machining technology from global suppliers. It is possible to visit a modern facility in Muscatine, Iowa, that looks nearly identical to one in Vietnam or Turkey.

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MEMBRANE PRESS TECHNOLOGY HAS HELPED ADVANCE SPEED AND EFFICIENCY FOR LAMINATING VARIOUS SIZED COMPONENTS, INCLUDING CABINET DOORS, STORE FIXTURE PARTS AND OFFICE FURNITURE PARTS ➊. INNOVATION IN ROBOTICS PROVIDES MANUFACTURERS THE ABILITY TO BE PRECISE AND MORE EFFICIENT ➋. NESTED-BASED MACHINING ON A CNC ROUTING CENTER MANAGES WORKFLOW AND ASSEMBLY ABOVE AND BEYOND PROVIDING PRECISION PROCESSING OF PARTS ➌. EDGEBANDERS HAVE EVOLVED TO PERFORM MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING TRIMMING, SHAPING, SCRAPING AND BUFFING TO PRODUCE A FINISHED EDGE ➍. CREATING SPEED AND EFFICIENCY IS PARAMOUNT TO THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN MOVING MATERIALS THROUGH THE SHOP. THE LATEST IN MATERIAL-HANDLING EQUIPMENT CAN HELP SAVE ON LABOR AND OPTIMIZE ANY PANEL PROCESSING OPERATION ➎. SINGLE-OPENING PRESSES WITH HEATED PLATENS ARE PERFECT FOR LAMINATING A VARIETY OF MATERIALS ➏. HOT MELT ROLL COATING TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP MAKE PRODUCTION MORE PROFITABLE. PRECISE, EVEN COATING CAN HELP PROVIDE STRENGTH, SPEED AND BOND TO ANY LAMINATING LINE ➐.

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HOW ABOUT FREE? Every CNC router, regardless of price, has one thing in common. It must be programmed. You will need a CNC programmer. A typical CNC programmer will cost you more each month than the payment on a Thermwood Cut Center, which does not need CNC programs or CNC programmers. So, if their machine was free, it would still cost you more than a Thermwood Cut Center, and in a few years the Cut Center payments go away and your programmer costs go up.

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Panel saws, drilling machines, CNC machining centers, edgebanders, material handling, assembly and packaging are all highly automated. Set-up and programming have become remarkably easy and flexible. Highly automated panel processing

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systems dramatically reduce labor costs and “level the playing field” so that a facility in the heartland of the United States effectively competes with an identical facility in China. A lights-out factory, where no humans exist on the shop floor, is not a futuristic concept.

It exists today. Making products as close to consumers as possible saves shipping costs, improves speed to market and increases domestic GDP. North America’s manufacturing future is bright. n

For more information on processing technology suppliers, see the Master listing index on pages 118-121.

➋ PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY FILLS THE NEEDS OF THE FABRICATOR FROM THE STANDPOINT OF EFFICIENCY BUT NOW ALSO SAVES SPACE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VERTICAL CNC MACHINING CENTER ➊.

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MOISTURE RESISTANT

HIGH DENSITY

STANDARD DENSITY

LOW DENSITY

ULEF / NAF (AS APPROVED BY CARB)*

ECC CERTIFIED

Fibrex®, Fibrex® Vesta

Mixed Hardwoods

FSC

FSC

• •

•

B CS F FR FO HD LF M P PA PE PR

Solidium Ultra, Solidium Free

Southern Pine

• • • • • •

CS HD LF LD MO MR S

FSC

Southern Pine Mixed Hardwoods

• • • • • • • •

B CS F FD FO MN P PA PE PF PR T

Langboard MDF, Elite®

Southern Yellow Pine

PEFC

•

• • •

BE CS DC MO S ST TM

www.macosa.com.mx • +52 (55) 5715 5870 Tlalnepantla, Mexico MACOCELL Pine • CS FO LP P PE W

MADERAS CONGLOMERADAS S.A. DE C.V.

Willacoochee, Georgia

www.langboard.com • (912) 534-5959

9 x 25

4 x Continuous

9 x Continuous

5 x Continuous

5 x 18, 5 x 24

4 x Continuous 7 x Continuous

5 x 18

Southern Pine, 10 x Continuous • • • • CS HD LF LD MR Light Hardwood Hardwoods FSC 10 x Continuous • • • • • HD LF MR Northern Softwoods

BE CS HD LD LF MO MR S

LANGBOARD, INC.

www.kronospanusa.com • (256) 741-8755 Eastaboga, Alabama Krono-light, Krono-med, Krono-DR

Krono-dur, Krono-dur plus Shippenville, Pennsylvania Standard Premium, Flooring Premium,

Standard Premium High Density

KRONOSPAN LLC

InfiniCor ULTRASTOCK

Monticello, Georgia

Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania

www.buildgp.com • (800) 727-9452

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC

El Dorado, Arkansas

www.deltinfiber.com • (936) 699-1800

DEL-TIN FIBER

St. Stephen, New Brunswick

Pine

39 – 58 40 – 50

®

1/12 - 7/32

48-51

41 – 52

40 -54

3/16 – 1

3/8 – 1-1/4

32 – 62

40 – 55

50 – 56

40 – 60

55 – 62

1/8 – 1-1/2

1/4 – 1-1/2

1/8 – 1/4

3/16 – 1-1/4

1/16 – 5/16

20 – 55

Trupan , Trupan Plus, Trupan HD Pine/Hardwoods FSC CS HD LF LD M 10 x Continuous 7/32 – 1-1/8 Trupan® MDF, Trupan®Plus MDF, Spruce, Pine, Fir FSC HD LP LD M PF 10 x Continuous 1/4 – 1-1/8 Trupan® SW, Trupan® Lite, Vesta ®

1/4 – 1-1/4

Moncure, North Carolina Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

®

4 x 16

41 – 50

CS HD LD LF MR S

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

39 – 55

3/8 – 1-1/2

C-MDF FR HD LD MR

• • • • • •

3/8 – 2

Trupan®, Trupan®Plus, Trupan® MR, Vesta

FSC

Douglas Fir, Hemlock

C-MDF CS FR HD LD LF M MR

• • • • • •

Malvern, Arkansas

FSC

Pine

DENSITY RANGE (LBS/FT3)

Trupan®, Trupan®Plus, Trupan® HD, Trupan® MR, Vesta ULEF Trupan®, Trupan®Plus, Trupan® FR, Trupan® MR, Vesta, Trupan Ultralight, Vesta MR50

www.arauco-na.com • (800) 268-9830

THICKNESS RANGE (IN.)

Bennettsville, South Carolina

Eugene, Oregon

5 x 18

SPECIAL ITEMS AND TREATMENTS

PRESS SIZE (FT.) (SEE LEGEND BELOW)

ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA

COMPANY AND MILL LOCATION BRAND NAMES WOOD SPECIES

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CPA

MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD 2017

Engelmannii Pine & Mixed Softwoods

FSC

• •

•

Megaboard

Softwood, Hardwood

FSC Mix

100% Pine

• • •

Tecnotabla by Proteak

Eucalyptus

FSC

• • •

Uniboard MDF, Standard, Excel, Excel+, NU Green® MR50, NU Green ZERO® MR10, Ultralite MDF

Softwood, Hardwood

FSC

• • • • • •

•

HD LD

Southern Yellow Pine

FSC

• •

• • •

CS FD HD LF MR PR

Ranger Board, Standard, Premium, Platinum

Blue Ridge, Alberta

SFI

Spruce, Pine, Fir

Spruce, Pine, Fir

• • • • • • • • • •

10 x Continuous 6 x 24

HD LF LD MR DC HD LF LD

9 x Continuous

9 x Continuous

8 x Continuous

5 x 18

10 x Continuous

8 x 20

8 x continous

1/16 – 1-5/8 10 x Continuous

3/8 – 1-1/2

1/10 – 3/4

1/16 – 3/8

3/16 – 1-1/4

1/8 – 1-1/2

1/4 – 1-1/2

3/8– 1

3/4 – 4

1/8 – 1-3/16

40 – 60

41 – 60

41 – 60

45 –62

36-58

31 – 62

40 – 55

40 – 60

22 – 65

38 - 52

Additional company contact information can be found on pages 110–112.

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* Manufacturers approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to produce composite wood products that meet the no-added formaldehyde (NAF) and/or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) requirements of CARB's ATCM 93120 (2008) will also meet those in EPA TSCA Title VI once in effect. See CompositePanel.org for the most current list of CARB-approved manufacturers.

SPECIAL ITEMS AND TREATMENTS: Base Coat (B), Bullnose Edge (BE), Countertop (C), Concrete Form (CF), Colored MDF (C-MDF), Cut to Size (CS), Door Core (DC), Door Stiles and Rails (SR), Edge Fill (EF), Edge Tape (ET), Fill (F), Fire Retardant (FR), Flush Door Skins (FD), Foil (FO), High Density (HD), Hot Melt Wax (H), Laminate Flooring Substrate (LF), Laminated Products (LP), Lockblocks (LB), Low Density (LD), Thermally Fused Laminate (M), Mende (MN), Moisture Resistant (MR), Moulding (MO), Moulded Door Skins (MDS), Paint (P), Paper (PA), Perforated (PE), Prefinished (PF), Print (PR), Shelving (S), Smooth Siding (SS), Stair Tread (ST), Textured Siding (TS), Topcoat (T), Tongue and Groove (TG), Turning and Moulding (TM), Vinyl (V), Wood Veneer (W)

www.weyerhaeuser.com • (406) 892-6231 Columbia Falls, Montana Super Refined MDF2®, Western Softwoods SFI 5 x 18, • • • • • CS FD HD LD LF MR

Glacier Green™ and Glacier Clear™

WEYERHAEUSER MDF

WestPine, EcoGold™, EcoHD Plus

Quesnel, British Columbia

www.westfraser.com • (250) 992-9254

WEST FRASER MILLS LTD.

Mt. Gilead, North Carolina

www.unilin.com • (910) 439-6959

LF MO MR SS

LD M MR

UNILIN US MDF

Mont-Laurier, Quebec

www.uniboard.com • (800) 263-5240

UNIBOARD

Villahermosa, Mexico

CS HD LF LD

DC SR HD LD

ARREIS, Medex, Medite, Medite II Western Softwoods FSC • • • • • • CS DC FR HD LD MR MO S Medite FR, Medite 3D, Permacore

www.tecnotabla.com • (727) 365-4853

TECNOTABLA

www.roseburg.com • (800) 245-1115 Medford, Oregon

• • • • •

ROSEBURG

Pembroke, Ontario

pembrokemdf.com • (613) 732-3939

PEMBROKE MDF

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

www.panpacificproducts.com • (580) 584-6247

PAN PACIFIC PRODUCTS, INC.

Durango, Mexico MDF MASISA

www.masisa.com • +52 (55) 9138-2300 Ext. 2680

MASISA SA DE CV

MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD

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DOOR CORE LD-1, LD-2

MFD HOME DECKING D-2, D-3

FLOOR UNDERLAYMENT (PBU)

M-31

M-0

ULEF / NAF (AS APPROVED BY CARB)*

ECC CERTIFIED

SPECIAL ITEMS AND TREATMENTS

PRESS SIZE (FT.) (SEE LEGEND BELOW)

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Douglas Fir, Hemlock Pine Pine Spruce

FSC FSC FSC FSC

• • • • • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • • • • • • C C C B

Pine (Some Recycled)

• •

C CS FO LP LD M MR P S V W

Boise Select®, Boise Evergreen™, Anchor™ Western Pine, Firewall FR®, Super Shelf®, Super Step® Mixed Softwoods, Ponderosa Pine SFI

• • • • • • •

BE C CS EF FR HD LD MR S ST

Western Pine

FSC

• • • • • •

C CS HD MR S

5 x 24

5 x 18, 4 x 24

4 x 40

Southern Yellow Pine

•

BE CS LP PA S V W

5 x 12, 5 x 24

8 x 48 Single Opening, MR PA S ST W

Temstock Temstock Temstock Temstock

Southern Pine Southern Pine Southern Pine Southern Pine

FSC FSC FSC FSC

• • • • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

BE C CS EF HD LD MR S C DC LD MR FR LD MR LD MR

4 x 24 9 x 25 4 x 24 4 x 24

www.customdoorcomponents.com • (800) 826-4020 Marshfield, Wisconsin Uni-Cor ST, Uni-Cor ST Lite, Uni-Cor FR

Aspen, Basswood, Northern Hardwoods

FSC

• •

CS DC SR FR LB LD

MARSHFIELD DOORSYSTEMS, INC. 7x9

www.macosa.com.mx • +52 (55) 5715 5870 Tlalnepantla, Mexico MACOPAN Pine / Softwood 8 x Continuous • CS LP P PA PE W

MADERAS CONGLOMERADAS S.A. DE C.V.

www.buildgp.com • (800) 424-2311 Diboll, Texas Hope, Arkansas Monroeville, Alabama Thomson, Georgia

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC

Greenville, Florida

www.flply.com • (850) 948-2211

FLORIDA PLYWOODS, INC.

www.duraplay.com.mx • (505) 217-1700 Parral, Chihuahua Duraplay, Ultraplay, Duramel, Pine • • • • • BE C CS EF ET FO LP M MN

Duramel Sense, Duracore, Duralam

DURAPLAY DE PARRAL, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.

www.collinswood.com • (800) 547-1793 Klamath Falls, Oregon Collins Pine Particleboard,

Collins Pine FreeForm®, Collins Pine MR50

COLLINS PRODUCTS LLC

La Grande, Oregon

www.bc.com/manufacturing • (888) 264-7372

BOISE CASCADE COMPANY

www.bestboard1.com • (619) 819-6064 Tijuana, Mexico Best Board

THICKNESS RANGE (IN.)

40 – 50

39 – 50

42 – 47

32 – 55 30 – 46 30 – 48 42 – 47

DENSITY RANGE (LBS/FT3)

41 – 52 41 – 52 41 – 52 41 – 52

50

1-1/8 – 2-1/4

28 – 37

4 x Continuous 1/12 - 5/16 46 – 49

1/4 – 1-7/16 3/8 – 1-1/2 1/4 – 1-7/16 3/8 – 1-1/4

5/16 – 5/8

1/8 – 1-1/8 40 – 55 4’ Mende

3/8 – 1-1/4

3/8 – 1-1/4

3/8 – 1-3/8

CS DC FR HD M MR S ST 4 x 24, 6 x 26 3/8 – 1-15/16 CS DC LD M MR S 10 x Continuous 9/32 – 1-3/4 CS DC LD M 9x24 multi-opening 3/8 - 1-1/2 CS F FO FR LP M MN P PA PF PR T (2) - 4' Continuous, 8 x 32 3.0mm – 1-1/8

BESTBOARD IMPULSORA S.A. DE C.V

www.arauco-na.com • (800) 268-9830 Albany, Oregon Duraflake®, Vesta, Vesta ULEF/NAF Bennettsville, South Carolina UltraPB®; Plus, Vesta ULEF, MR, Custom Moncure, North Carolina UltraPB®; Plus, Custom St. Stephen, New Brunswick UltraPB®, DuraFR, Vesta ULEF

ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA

COMPANY AND MILL LOCATION BRAND NAMES WOOD SPECIES

M-1

INDUSTRIAL GRADES M-S

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M-2

CPA

PARTICLEBOARD 2017

Ponderosa Pine & Mixed Softwood FSC • Mixed Pine FSC Mixed Pine

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BE C CS FO LP M S ST CS CS FO LP M

8 x Continuous 8 x 48, 8 x 32 8 x 20 Multi-Opening

3/8 – 1-1/8 1/4 – 5/16 3/8 – 1-1/8

Panolam

Canadian Wood Mixture

• • • •

C LP M

EnStron, Enstron Underlayment, Enstron Underlayment Plus, Enstron Industrial Particleboard, Enstron FR, Enstron MR10, MR50, Enstron Door Core

Western Softwoods

FSC

• • • • • • • •

CS DC FR MR

UltraBlend™, SkyBlend™

Taylorsville, Mississippi

Southern Pine

Fir, Pine Blend Western Pine, White Fir Southern Pine FSC

FSC FSC FSC

• • • • • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • •

• • • • • • •

B BE C CS DC ET F FO HD LD

BE C EF MR S

• M MR P PF PR S ST T W C CS ET HD LD LP M MR S ST • C CS DC HD LD LP M

Tafipan Evolo® Tafipan®

Spruce, Pine, Fir, Maple, Birch, Aspen

FSC FSC

• • • • • • • •

C LD M

9 x & 10 x Continuous

5 x 24

8x24 5 x 24 10 x continuous

1/4 – 1-1/2

1/2 – 1-1/4

3/8 – 1-1/2 7/16 – 1-1/2 1/4 – 1-11/16

1/4 – 1-1/8

1/4 – 1-1/2

FSC

FSC, SFI

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Uniboard PB, NU Green SOYA™, NU Green® 2 Softwood, Hardwood Uniboard PB Softwood, Hardwood

FSC FSC

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

C DC LD LP M TS LD LP M

BE C CS DC EF HD LD MR S

CS DC FO LP LB M PA PF S V W

4 x 16

8 x 114, 10 x Continous 8 x 20

5 x 24

Webb Particleboard

Pine

• • • • • • •

C CS DC LB LD

5 x 12

7/16 – 1-1/2

1/4 – 1-3/4 3/8 – 1-1/8

3/8 – 1-3/4

3/8 – 1-3/4

30 – 48

28 – 43 36 – 43

32 – 55

30 – 47

38 – 44

42 – 52

30 – 55 40 – 49 34 – 50

28 – 48

42 – 45

40 – 50 40 – 50 40 – 50

Additional company contact information can be found on pages 110–112.

surface&panel

MASTER 2017

* Manufacturers approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to produce composite wood products that meet the no-added formaldehyde (NAF) and/or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) requirements of CARB's ATCM 93120 (2008) will also meet those in EPA TSCA Title VI once in effect. See CompositePanel.org for the most current list of CARB-approved manufacturers.

SPECIAL ITEMS AND TREATMENTS:

Base Coat (B), Bullnose Edge (BE), Countertop (C), Concrete Form (CF) Cut to Size (CS), Door Core (DC), Door Stiles and Rails (SR), Edge Fill (EF), Edge Tape (ET), Fill (F), Fire Retardant (FR), Flush Door Skins (FD), Foil (FO), High Density (HD), Hot Melt Wax (H), Laminate Flooring Substrate (LF), Laminated Products (LP), Lockblocks (LB), Low Density (LD), Thermally Fused Laminate (M), Mende (MN), Moisture Resistant (MR), Moulding (MO), Moulded Door Skins (MDS), Paint (P), Paper (PA), Perforated (PE), Prefinished (PF), Print (PR), Shelving (S), Smooth Siding (SS), Stair Tread (ST), Textured Siding (TS), Topcoat (T), Tongue and Groove (TG), Turning and Moulding (TM), Vinyl (V), Wood Veneer (W)

Galax, Virginia

www.webbfurn.com • (276) 236-6141

WEBB FURNITURE ENTERPRISES, INC.

Sayabec, Quebec Val-d’Or, Quebec

Western Pine

Fir, Pine

www.uniboard.com • (800) 263-5240

UNIBOARD

Encore™ FR, Encore™ MR , Encore™ MR50, APEX, APEX MR50, APEX FR

Ampine™, Ampine FR™, Encore™,

Martell, California

GreenT™

Medford, Oregon

www.timberproducts.com • (800) 547-9520 (800) 676-3339

TIMBER PRODUCTS COMPANY (COMPOSITE PANEL GROUP)

Lac-Megantic, Quebec

www.tafisa.ca • (888) 882-3472

TAFISA CANADA INC.

UltraBlend™, SkyBlend™ UltraBlend™, SkyBlend™ UltraBlend™

Dillard, Oregon Missoula, Montana Simsboro, Louisiana

www.Roseburg.com • (800) 245-1115

ROSEBURG

Post Falls, Idaho

www.enstron.com • (208) 777-2202 4 x 8

5 x 18, 8 x Continuous

PLUMMER FOREST PRODUCTS

Huntsville, Ontario

www.panolam.com • (800) 672-6652

PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Chihuahua, Chihuahua Durango, Mexico Zitacuaro, Michoacan

www.masisa.com • +52 (55) 91382300 Ext. 2608

MASISA S.A. DE C.V.

PARTICLEBOARDBOARD

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SMOOTH TRIM

TEXTURED SIDING

SMOOTH SIDING

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N/A 16'

• • • • • • • • •

www.lpcorp.com • (888) 820-0325 East River, Nova Scotia Canexel SFI

Roaring River, North Carolina SmartSide SFI •

Stimson Hardboard

Douglas Fir

Additional company contact information can be found on pages 110–112.

www.stimsonlumber.com • (800) 445-9758 Forest Grove, Oregon

STIMSON LUMBER COMPANY SFI

CERTIFIED COMPANY AND MILL LOCATION BRAND NAMES WOOD SPECIES

WOOD

TWO-SIDED (S2S) ECC CERTIFIED

•

INDUSTRIAL TEMPERED

ONE-SIDED (S1S)

• • • •

UN-TEMPERED

APPLICATION

DOOR SKIN/FACE

CLASS

TILEBOARD

SURFACES

•

INTERIOR PANELING

N/A 3" – 16"

2" – 12"

12' 16'

192"

6" – 12" 6" – 16"

6" – 16"

N/A 8' - 9'

84" – 108"

N/A 48"

48"

3/8 – 7/16 7/16 – 5/4

7/16 – 5/4

THICKNESS CATEGORIES (INCHES)

B CS HD LD M P PE PF PM TS

4 x 16

SPECIAL ITEMS AND TREATMENTS PRESS SIZE (SEE LEGEND ABOVE) (FEET)

SPECIAL ITEMS AND TREATMENTS:

1/10 – 5/8

THICKNESS RANGE (INCHES)

50 - 70

DENSITY CRANGE (LBS/FT3)

Base Coat (B), Bullnose Edge (BE), Countertop (C), Concrete Form (CF) Cut to Size (CS), Door Core (DC), Door Stiles and Rails (SR), Edge Fill (EF), Edge Tape (ET), Fill (F), Fire Retardant (FR), Flush Door Skins (FD), Foil (FO), Garage Door Panels (GD), High Density (HD), Hot Melt Wax (H), Laminate Flooring Substrate (LF), Laminated Products (LP), Lockblocks (LB), Low Density (LD), Melamine (M), Mende (MN), Moisture Resistant (MR), Moulding (MO), Moulded Door Skins (MDS), Paint (P), Paper (PA), Perforated (PE), Prefinished (PF), Primed (PM), Print (PR), Shelving (S), Smooth Siding (SS), Stair Tread (ST), Textured Siding (TS), Topcoat (T), Tongue and Groove (TG), Turning and Moulding (TM), Unprimed (UP), Vinyl (V), Wood Veneer (W)

* Collins has a CARB Executive Order (EO) for using ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins in its engineered wood siding and trim products.

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION

192"

•

• • • • • •

www.truwoodsiding.com • (800) 417-3674 Klamath Falls, Oregon TruWood Siding & Trim FSC •

COLLINS PRODUCTS LLC*

COMPANY AND MILL LOCATION BRAND NAMES WOOD CERTIFICATION TRIM (L X W) LAP SIDING PANEL SIDING

TEXTURED TRIM

SPECIAL ITEMS

PRIMED

TRIM

UNPRIMED

SIDING

PREFINISHED

100 100

TREATED

CPA

ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING AND TRIM/HARDBOARD 2017

WOOD VENEER

VINYL FILM

THERMALLY FUSED LAMINATE

SATURATED PAPER

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYESTER

PHENOLIC

MDO / HDO

LIGHT BASIS WEIGHT PAPER

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATES

HEAT TRANSFER FOIL

DECORATIVE FOILS

3D LAMINATES

ULEF/NAF SUBSTRATE AVAILABLE*

ECC PB, MDF, NAF PB, NAF MDF

Best Board

• •

PB, MDF, Veneer Core

PB, MDF, Mende, Veneer Core

PB

Additional company contact information can be found on pages 110–112.

* Available with composite wood substrates that meet the no-added formaldehyde (NAF) and/or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) requirements of CARB's ATCM 93120 (2008) and that will meet those requirements under TSCA Title VI once in effect.

JMC WOOD MANUFACTURING

Exact matching across multiple product lines from one location.

Featuring: custom lamination of flat panels (HPL, foils, vinyl, surf(x), www.jmcwood.com • (314) 291-0414 FRP, KYDEX, Boltaron, Metal, Gyp, PBD, MDF), profile wrapped mouldings, Bridgeton, Missouri

• • • • • • • • • • • • membrane pressing, miter-folding, contour & straight banding, routing

and drilling. Full part fabrication and assembly to print. Capable of turnkey fixtures and cabinets.

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Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes Yes

No

PB, MDF OR HB PRODUCER

MASTER 2017

PB, MDF, Gypsum, MR, FR, Plywood, NAF

www.buildgp.com • (800) 727-9452 Standard as well as custom papers available. Can ship raw, cut-to-size, Monticello, Georgia InfiniCor SFI

Thin MDF and paper laminated panels on same truck. Perforation.

• • printed

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC

www.funderamerica.com • (800) 438-6276

Hope, Arkansas FUNDER FSC PB, MDF Multiple surface textures & glosses, complete fabrication/ component • • • • capability and multiple sizes.

Mocksville, North Carolina

• • Sebring, Florida

• •

FUNDER AMERICA, INC.

www.flply.com • (850) 948-2211 Cut-to-size, bullnose edge, drawer sides, shelving, end panels, tops & Greenville, Florida

• • • • • • bottoms.

Particleboard manufactured in-house; homogeneous.

FLORIDA PLYWOODS, INC.

www.duraplay.com.mx • (505) 217-1700 Mix loads capabilities with raw PB, Mende, softwood and hardwood Chihuahua, Mexico Duramel, Duramel Sense, Duracore, Duralam • • • • • • plywood, CTS, bullnose and furniture parts.

DURAPLAY DE PARRAL, S.A.P.I DE CV

www.bestboard1.com • (619) 819-6064 Tijuana, Mexico

BESTBOARD IMPULSORA S.A. DE C.V

Mix ship capabilities with raw MDF, melamine laminated MDF and ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA

PB, MDF, HDF (Fibrex®), particleboard.

Can produce MDF/HDF, particleboard, mende with paint, www.arauco-na.com • (800) 268-9830 Mende, Fire-rated print, TFL (melamine), paper/foils, CTS and perforated board from one Albany, Oregon Duraflake®, Vesta™ (NAF), Vesta™ (ULEF) FSC

(Duraflake®FR/ • • ® Trupan FR), Bennettsville, South Carolina Ultra , Vesta™ (ULEF) FSC

• • source.

Moisture Resistant Specialty products also include TFL (melamine) lamination on thin Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Trupan MDF, Trupan Plus MDF, FSC

• • (VESTA MR50), NAF ® MDF (Fibrex ), moisture resistant, fire-rated, NAF and ULEF (Vesta),

Trupan SW MDF, Trupan Vesta™ (ULEF) (Vesta™), and MDF. Producing PRiSM TFL at all mills listed.

St. Stephen, New Brunswick Fibrex®, Ultra®, Vesta™ (ULEF) FSC

• • particleboard ULEF (Vesta™)

line); with high specification pine particleboard and MDF. 70+ colors in www.americanlaminates.com • (800) 800-2536 stock. High inventory including edge-banded shelving, line-boring and Riverbank, California FSC texture HPL. Fast service to distributors in Western USA. • • “Alto”

Offering premium thermo-fused laminate panels (premium only, no low AMERICAN LAMINATES, INC.

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SPECIAL TREATMENTS, FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES

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POLYESTER

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HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATES

HEAT TRANSFER FOIL

DECORATIVE FOILS

3D LAMINATES

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PB, MDF, Veneer Core, NAF, Moisture Resistant

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Cut to size, LP in one / two faces, Thickness up to one inch, Mix PB/MDF.

All locations: PB, MDF, HB, Plywood, Veneer Core, NAF, Fire Retardant, Moisture Resistant

All locations: MDF, Solid Wood, Metal, Backers, Fiberglass, Plastic

PB, MDF, HB, Plywood

PB ECC PB, MDF ECC PB, MDF

PB, MDF

PANEL SPECIALISTS, INC.

PB, MDF, HB, Plywood, Fipro www.panelspec.com • (254) 774-9800 Custom Component parts and OEM manufacturing. Manufactures Wall non-combustible Temple, Texas FSC Systems, Casework, Marine Panels, and Panel Board. Services include • • vermiculate panels, laminating, edgebanding, cut-sizing, drilling, and machining.

Fire Rated PB & MDF, NAF, ULEF, and NAUF

www.panel.com • (800) 433-7142 Claudville, Virginia • • • • Custom components manufacturer and laminator with fully integrated Coldwater, Michigan • facilities throughout the country. Multiple lamination capabilities, Eufaula, Alabama • • • • • painting and fabrication options for high quality panel products. CutHolland, Michigan • • • to-size, drilling, punching, edge banding, CNC routing, line boring and Klamath Falls, Oregon FSC • • • • • • • perforation.

Pennsauken, New Jersey • •

PANEL PROCESSING, INC.

www.olon.com • (905) 877-7300 profile wrapped cabinet stiles and rails with thermally fused Geneva, Illinois Decorative Laminates FSC

• • • • • • • • • Decorative vinyl and lightweight decors. Vinyl & Polypropylene wrapped

Georgetown, Ontario Olon Components FSC • • • • • • • • • polyester, components, v-grooved, blank, mitrefold and KD drawer systems.

Jefferson, Indiana Olon Creative Products FSC

• • • • • • • • • drawer Baltic & Chinese Birch Plywood and solid wood drawer components.

Lexington, North Carolina Washington, Indiana Olon Components FSC • •

OLON INDUSTRIES INC. (COMPONENTS DIVISION)

www.mjbwood.com • (972) 293-5249 Custom component fabricator. Cut-to-size, edgebanding, CNC routing Cedar Hill, Texas • • • • • • • and boring. National warehouse distribution.

MJB WOOD GROUP, INC.

www.masisa.com • +52 (55) 91382300 Ext. 2608 In-house impregnation, mix loads capabilities with raw PB, Bullnose, Stair Tread and CTS. Chihuahua, Mexico Panelart • • • Durango, Mexico Panelart, Naturart FSC • • Laminated melamine and veneer products on CARB 2 particleboard Zitacuaro, Mexico Panelart • substrate.

MASISA S.A. DE C.V.

www.macosa.com.mx • +52 (55) 5715-5870 Tlalnepantla, Mexico MACOPELL, MACOMELL, MACOPLAY

MADERAS CONGLOMERADAS S.A. DE C.V.

LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIES

Fully integrated manufacturing facilities featuring continuous and HPL laminating, membrane pressing plus full fabrication capabilities. www.lamtech.net • (800) 231-2523 Double sided continuous laminators capable of laminating papers, Diboll, Texas All locations: • • • • • • • • • • • vinyls, polyester and polypropylene. HPL panels available in many sizes PB, MDF, Gallatin, Tennessee • • • • • • • • • • • and from all major HPL manufactures. Full fabricating capabilities at Hardwood Plywood, Ridgeway, Virginia • • • • • • • • • • • all locations including cut-to-size, edge banding, drilling, dadoing, toe Veneer Core Tiffin, Ohio • • • • • • • • • • • notching, mitre folding and routing for custom components.

KML CORPORATION

Boutique-quality TFL and HPL panels in over 900 decorative overlays from Uniboard, Arclin, Wilsonart, Formica and Tafisa. A variety of plate www.kmlcorp.com • (888) 358-5075 finishes, including the Edgewood texture. Available in a range of ecoStockton, California FSC • • friendly substrates. Slotwall panels, edgebanding/shelving and custom Tacoma, Washington FSC

• • • components available too.

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Panolam®, Pluswood® TFL FSC Pionite & Nevamar® Surface Systems Panolam®, Pluswood® TFL FSC

• • laminating plants located throughout North America (Albany, OR; • Three Auburn, ME; Huntsville, ON) • • PB, MDF, Hardwood Plywood

PB, MDF,

PB, MDF, Plywood.

Tecnotabla by Proteak

FSC

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Tafisa Decorative Panels are offered with various complementary color

Premium quality MDF panels with TFL decorative overlays that follow global trends in terms of color, structure and texture. Utilizes the most advanced TFL technology to insure products are of the highest quality.

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Tafilam® FSC • • • Tafisa Decorative Panels

polyester wrapped mouldings, thermovinyl films and five-piece TFL panels with Wilsonart and Arclin/Coveright decors are also doors.

available.

All of Tafisa's TFL decors are available on ULEF PB panels.

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MDF

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Additional company contact information can be found on pages 110–112.

* Available with composite wood substrates that meet the no-added formaldehyde (NAF) and/or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) requirements of CARB's ATCM 93120 (2008) and that will meet those requirements under TSCA Title VI once in effect.

Get the best industry match of design and texture with more than 225 www.Wilsonart.com • (254) 207-7000 designs offered in 9 textures for HPL, TFL and Edgeband. Our large Temple, Texas Wilsonart FSC • • • • • inventory and reliable service ensures quick shipment on all products.

Oxford, Mississippi

WILSONART LLC

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PB, MDF, NAUF, PB, NAUF MDF

extensive custom components capabilities, drawer sides (square edged www.timberproducts.com • (800) 547-9520 White City, Oregon Spectraboard, Spectracore, ColorLam, FSC/SFI

PB, MDF, Yes • • • • • • • • or bullnosed UV),, shelving. Specialty textured laminates, hardwood face/laminate back panels.

Decraboard, Coatings

Plywood Thermofused laminate panels. Matching products such as high pressure UNIBOARD laminates, PVC edgebanding, mouldings, 3D laminates and 5 piece www.uniboard.com • (800) 263-5240 door profiles. All surfaces available on NU Green particleboard or Laval, Quebec TFL WoodPrint Technology® EIR PB, NU Green MDF, No MDF (NAF/ULEF). Multiple surface textures/glosses and multiple sizes.

• • • Sayabec, Quebec Uniboard TFL, Particleboard, MDF, NU Green® FSC

HDF, NAF/ULEF PB, Yes laminate panels with custom designs: WilsonArt, Formica, • • Thermofused Val-d'Or, Quebec Uniboard TFL, Particleboard, MDF, NU Green® FSC and other papers available.

MR10, MR50 Yes • • Arclin

Thermofused laminate panels, rolled laminates (vinyl & foil), UV finish, TIMBER PRODUCTS COMPANY (SPECTRUM DIVISION)

www.tafisa.ca • (888) 882-3472 Lac-Mégantic, Quebec

TAFISA CANADA INC. matching products such as high pressure laminates, PVC edgebanding,

www.tecnotabla.com • (727) 365-4853 Villahermosa, Mexico

TECNOTABLA

NAF (Green) PB, MDF

Fire-rated PB, MDF. MR PB, MDF.

STEVENS INDUSTRIES, INC. Premium Textured Program of Matching TFL & HPL, edge banding,

www.stevens-wood.com • (217) 857-7100 moldings and doors. Embossed In Registration in Walnut, Alder, Cherry Teutopolis, Illinois Legno Collection, Artika & Rain Collection, FSC • • • • • and Oak. StevensWood textured panels, Cut-to-size panels, Post-form countertops, slatwall, shelving, TFL & HPL panels in Wilsonart, Formica

StevensWood™ Stevens HPL, Stevens Shelf™, and Arclin papers.

Essentials Collection

PB, MDF, VC, HB, ULEF SkyBlend™ Plywood, ARREIS, Medex, Medite, Medite II, Medite FR, Medite 3D

Plywood, NAF, NAUF PB & MDF FR PB & MDF

www.Roseburg.com • (800) 245-1115 Dillard, Oregon Duramine TFL, Hardwood Plywood, FSC shipments of flat panel, CTS, edge-treated matching surfaces • • • • • Mixed from this integrated producer of custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica,

UltraFinish-Paper & Vinyl Overlays, Arclin and others.

RediPly, Melagard, Redishelf, SkyBlend™ Missoula, Montana Duramine TFL, Melagard, SkyBlend™ FSC • • Simsboro, Louisiana Duramine TFL FSC • •

ROSEBURG

PREMIER EUROCASE

Full spectrum panel laminating. Thermofused HD melamine offering a distinctive deep grain texture. Lightweight PUR panel production using www.premiereurocase.com • (303) 373-9718 aluminum & paper honeycomb. cores. High Gloss Acrylic laminations Denver, Colorado PureCore TFL, Roucke TFL, FSC PUR. High-pressure laminate panels from all major HPL brands. 3D • • • • • • using

Roucke HD, Reflekt membrane pressing.

www.patrickind.com • (574) 294-7511 Eight laminating facilities with multiple roll laminating machines. All Boise, Idaho Decorative Dynamics FSC • • • • • • • • are capable of paper, vinyl and polypropylene lamination. Most have Decatur, Alabama Decorative Dynamics FSC • • • • • • • • HPL panel lay-up capabilities too. Many offer cut-to-size Elkhart, Indiana Decorative Dynamics FSC

PB, MDF, • • • • • • • • high-production services along with drawer-sides, shelving and other component parts. A Fontana, California Decorative Dynamics • • • • • • • Plywood, NAF, fully integrated component facility in Elkhart, IN can laminate, route, drill, Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania Decorative Dynamics FSC • • • • • • • • NAUF PB & MDF, edge-band, contour edge-band, edge foil, and manufacture slotwall..

Phoenix, Arizona Decorative Dynamics • • • • • FR PB & MDF Tualatin, Oregon Decorative Dynamics FSC • • • • • • • • Waco, Texas Decorative Dynamics FSC • • • • • • • •

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.

www.panolam.com • (800) 672-6652 Albany, Oregon Auburn, Maine Huntsville, Ontario

PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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VINYL FILM

THERMALLY FUSED LAMINATE

SATURATED PAPER

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYESTER

PHENOLIC

LIGHT BASIS WEIGHT PAPER

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATES

DECORATIVE FOILS

3D LAMINATES

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Premeer®

Formica® Laminate, 180fx®, IdealEdge®, ColorCore®2, DecoMetal®, Formica® Compact™, Chemtop2™, Formica® Solid Surfacing, Formica Envision™, dECOLeather®, Formica Infiniti™, Formica Markerboard

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www.lamigraf.com • (404) 583-6254 Barcelona, Spain Bönen, Germany Curitiba, PR, Brazil

Solid surfacing, custom digital laminate, specialty laminates,decorative edges

Saturating base papers for construction overlay, compact laminates and core stock applications. Light through heavy basis weights available.

Melamine backers and treated décor papers for laminate flooring and TFL.

Decorative printing, in-house laser engraving, design and repro services.

Premeer® printed oriented polypropylene decorative overlay with electron beam-cured performance coating.

Specialty laminates: chemical resistant, fingerprint resistant, antimicrobial, color-through, metal, fire-rated, compact, dry-erase and magnetic markerboards, recycled leather veneer.

Resin-Gard™ papers are engineered for customer specific processing and application demands. Consistent and efficient performance is achieved though our unique manufacturing processes.

High clarity wear resistant overlays for residential and heavy commercial flooring applications, available for deep textures and with enhanced scuff resistance; woodgrains, solids and pigmented whites in roll or sheet form, embossed in register or antistatic; FSC certification; Cleaning paper for press plates.

Max printing width up to 2700 mm. Pre-impregnated and post-impregnated Finish foils for flat applications profile wrappings and edgebandings. Digital printed decorative papers. In house design development and digital color matching services. Decor paper; PVC and PP can be supplied matching the same colortone. In house treatment services available.

Arclin's E-Gen™ designated decorative overlays are available for TFL, flooring and industrial surfacing applications. Available with FSC® Chain of Custody Certification. High wear and impact resistant laminate.

SPECIAL TREATMENTS, FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES

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Decorative printing of saturating papers up to 2700mm wide, Decorative and solid color printed along with full digital design and engraving services. papers for TFL, HPL and laminate flooring markets

Producers of DuraSorb® saturating kraft paper for use as core paper for HPL, CPL, and compact laminates as

well as overlays for construction grade applications.

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LAMIGRAF, INC.

www.KapStonePaper.com • (843) 745-3069 North Charleson, South Carolina

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Resin-Gard™, Truly Natural™

KAPSTONE PAPER AND PACKAGING CORP

www.interprint.com • (413) 443-4733 Pittsfield, Massachusetts

INTERPRINT, INC.

www.formica.com • 800-367-6422 Cinncinnati, Ohio

FORMICA CORPORATION

www.expera.com • (800) 847-8022 Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA

EXPERA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS, LLC.

Glue film, PG backers, technical films, natural fibre, composite mat, coated glass mat, decorative prints for surfaces.

OTHER PRODUCT TYPES

Decorative printed paper; for MFC. HPL and flooring. Decorative printed PVC • and P.P. for flooring. Saturated decor papers for MFC and HPL.

www.melamine-papers.com • (413) 575-8985 Erndtebrück, Germany Liquiclean, Liquilay • Gaildorf, Germany Meladur •

DKB DECOR, INC.

WOOD VENEER

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CPL (CONTINUOUS PRESSED LAMINATE)

www.confalonierispa.it • +39 035 996 367 Filago (BG), Italy

CONFALONIERI SPA

www.arclin.com • (877) 689-9145 Roswell, Georgia

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A complete product portfolio including white and solid color decor papers for HPL/CPL and LPL, print base papers, pre-impregnated foil base papers, and inkjet papers suitable for digital decor printing.

NEXGEN™ laminates are aligned with TFL & HPL manufacturers: Arauco North America, Formica, KML, Roseburg, Stevens, Tafisa, Uniboard and Wilsonart.

NEXGEN™ Thermally Fused Continuous

• Over 200 exact match colours and finishes. Saturated products with polyester Decorative Laminates resins, such as decor cellulose paper, fiberglass and backers.

Base paper manufacturer (saturated and pre-impregnated) for the printing, saturating & laminating industry

North American manufacturer with short lead times, leading print designs, small minimum orders, extensive stock program and a range of performance coatings. Variety of constructions with matching designs across constructions (Harmony Program) provides the best application of laminate based on cost and functional requirements.

Resopreg Treated Papers ProWrap® Polyester and Melamine

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Custom print capabilities in TFL and HPL. ProWrap® Polyester and Melamine in

standard and high-wear laminates in a variety of textures.

Riken 3D Laminate Collection, Supermatte Soft Feel

snowTEG; glueTEG; balanceTEG; technoTEG; decorTEG; primeTEG; rhinoTEG;

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applications. The 3D laminate collection offers extensive colors and patterns in 5 finishes: high gloss, satin, matte, DT, and supermatte. DT Finish Collection features durability, scratch and stain resistance; SOFT FEEL includes 5 solid colors in supermatte finish

Decorative, white, black and unicolors melamine papers for TFL and HPL/CPL. Phenolic papers (PSF, MDO) Dry glue lines & backers for veneering.

Flat surface and profile wrap Foils in post impregnated, pre-impregnated and

High quality products manufactured individually for customer's needs. Own resin plant allowing producing tailor made solutions. Transparent overlays HPL and veneering. Deep structure solutions. Cleaning paper for melamine and phenolic presses.

Stocking distributor with same day shipping and an on-staff technical department. HPL/TFL matching program. Slitting services available. PVC & PET High Gloss and solid color 3DL program. Printed designs with a wide range of embossings from ultra-smooth to deep texture. Special surfaces available for health care and fixture & display markets. PETG 1D and 2D highgloss and super matte films with scratch resistant surface.

Printed Decor Paper, Finish Foil, Melamine Film, Digital Printing. Global design and trend expertise. Single source decor development and printing production maintain high quality standards. Worldwide presence with 14

productions facilities, including North America.

Decorative glass films for windows and glass partitions suitable for commercial spaces.

Klöckner Pentaplast, Pentadecor®, • • • • • • Phenolic backed 3D Laminates, Peel n 2D and 3D Film, kpExtreme™, EGR, Stylelite®, stick 3D laminates, High gloss acrylic sheets, MKT Alpha Tape edge banding Acrylic sheets, 2D Acrylics, Toray, ABS, PP, hot air, laser.

Radiance 1D and 2D Scratch Resistant Films

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TecoFoil, TecoLine, TecoPrint, TecoSmart

D.Foil, D. Release

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www.us.bauschlinnemann.com • (800) 992-3936 Agawam, Massachusetts East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Pre-applied hotmelt adhesive coating for all weights of foil and edgings.

Slitting services

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stippled, and recoatable versions. Melamine Edgebanding for straight and soft formed edges. Decor printing for flooring, furniture and store fixture applications offered with in house design services and cylinder engraving.

Treating services for decor and solid designs, backer papers and release papers all available in roll or sheet form. High abrasive wear layer and a wide range of gloss options available.

SURTECO NORTH AMERICA low basis weight form. EB and AC topcoated surfaces in smooth, embossed,

www.surfactor.com • +1 (360) 827-0994 Lacey, Washington

SURFACTOR AMERICAS LLC

Randolph, New Jersey

www.ssinorthamerica.com • (973) 598-0152

SURFACE SOURCE INTERNATIONAL

Maryland Heights, Missouri

www.schattdecor.com • +1 (360) 827-0994

SCHATTDECOR

Novi, Michigan

www.riken-usa.com • (248) 513-3511

RIKEN U.S.A. High quality 3D Laminates (thermofoil) for residential and commercial interior

Auburn, Maine Morristown, Tennessee

www.panolam.com • (800) 672-6652

PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

www.omnova.com/laminates • (866) 332-5226 Auburn, Pennsylvania OMNOVA Laminates, surf(x)® • • • • • • • EFX 3D Laminates (non-PVC), 2D Paper Beachwood, Ohio 3D Laminates, EFX 3D Laminates, and Vinyl Laminates, Pre-applied Jeanette, Pennsylvania Radiance® Flat Laminates adhesive coated Laminates, Broad range of Performance Films, Acrylic & Monroe, North Carolina PET Laminates.

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.

www.olon.com • (905) 877-7300 Geneva, Illinois

OLON INDUSTRIES INC. (DECORATIVES DIVISION)

www.munksjo.com • (978) 342-1080 Leominster, Massachusetts

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HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATES

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SynDECOR®, a performance polymer-based decorative overlay

OTHER PRODUCT TYPES

Water resistant, sustainable overlay. Dimensionally stable. High print fidelity.

Miter-foldable. No VOC's. Available 32gsm thru 56gsm; white and beige.

3D, 2D, Decorative Foil and edgebanding supplier that can be flat-laminated, post-formed, membrane-pressed, miter-folded, and profile-wrapped for commercial furniture, residential furniture, store fixtures, kitchen cabinets, closet systems, kiosks, POP displays, profile wrapped products and endless other environments where decorative surfaces are used. Matching TFL/HPL program.

SPECIAL TREATMENTS AND CAPABILITIES

G-Effect, G-Effect/Force, G-Effect/Tactile, G-Effect/Premium, HdOne, Fortina

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A vertically integrated North American printer of light weight basis papers, saturating grade papers and printed films. Complete in-house design developments offering a variety of multiple synchronized emboss finishes and textures.

CNF: Cellulose Nano fibril supplier.

Base paper manufacturer for the decorative laminate industry.

Cellulose refined to nano scale for use in paper making process. Improved formation & sheet strength. Small run capabilities (3,000 lbs.); custom color matching lab, 112" deckle, size press applications; multiple fiber options; HW, SW and cotton, with inclusion capabilities.

Dry Film Adhesives, Permanent Assem- Value-added manufacturer, converter, and distributor of specialty film products. Specialized manufacturing and converting services including liquid bly Mounting Films, Digitally Printable

and extrusion coating, specialty compounding and a wide range of precision Adhesives and Substrates, Dry Erase, converting including slitting, sheeting and specialty printing.

Hard Coats and Specialty Films

Printed PVC and Non-PVC films, Pre-applied hotmelt adhesive

In Stock and Custom Manufactured Decorative Solid Color Laminating Papers using Electron Beam Cure Technology. Smooth, Stipple, High Gloss, Dri Erase

and Matte finishes available.

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Wilsonart Laminate, Wilsonart Quartz, • • • • Wilsonart Solid Surface, Wilsonart Decorative Metal, Wilsonart Adhesive

Wilsonart Coordinated Surfaces: Laminate, TFL Panels and Edgeband and Performance and Specialty Laminates

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Additional company contact information can be found on pages 110–112.

Orange, Virginia

www.zamma.com • (540) 672-5200

Frame and profile wrapping, floor transitions, mouldings.

ZAMMA CORPORATION

Temple, Texas

www.wilsonart.com • (254) 207-7000

Laminates and continuous pressure laminates for flat surfaces and profile wrapping in various surface finishes. High abrasive resistant surfaces including flooring grade. Edgebanding and custom treating solutions up to 1,400 mm (55") wide.

AEON™ Enhanced Performance; Custom/Digital Laminates; RE-COVER™ and Solicor™ Laminates; Performance Laminate Types: Chemical Resistant, FireRated, Markerboard, Chalkboard, High Wear Laminates.

WILSONART LLC

Lexington, South Carolina

www.uscoating.com • (803) 957-3377

U.S. COATING COMPANY

www.turnersfallspaper.com • (413) 863-4326 Turners Falls. Massachusetts

TURNERS FALLS PAPER

Franklin Park, Illinois

www.transilwrap.com • (847) 678-1800

TRANSILWRAP COMPANY, INC.

McDonough, Georgia Morgantown, Pennsylvania

www.tia.toppan.com • (770) 957-5060

TOPPAN INTERAMERICA INC.

www.felix-schoeller.com • (315) 298-8465

Full range of LPL, HPL, printbase, preimpregnated (PRIP®), edgebanding, foil, Base paper manufacturer (saturating backer and inkjet-compatible papers. and pre-impregnated papers) for the printing, saturating and laminating Pulaski, New York industries

TECHNOCELL DEKOR

Wilmington, Delaware

www.syndecor.com • (302) 326-5500

TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES

www.synergythermofoils.com • (954) 420-9553 Coral Springs, FL

SYNERGY THERMAL FOILS, INC.

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UVMax®

Wood powder coating, custom components, cut-to-size, CNC routing.

UV-cured powder coated MDF component finishing serving retail, health care,

hospitality, education & office furniture industies and more, cut to size, custom color matching, CNC machining.

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www.valsparwood.com • (336) 889-2157 High Point, North Carolina

VALSPAR CORPORATION

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PB, MDF, Fibrex®, ULEF (Vesta™), Mende

Decorative and protective coatings for wood, metal and plastic in the industrial markets, interior and exterior decorative paints and aerosols for architectural

use, coatings and inks for rigidpackaging containers, automotive and fleet refinish products, floor coatings and specialty polymers, composites and colorants.

www.Roseburg.com • (800) 245-1115

fill and topcoat on PB, MDF, or plywood; wood grain print, PB, ULEF MDF, VC, UV Dillard, Oregon UltraFinish-UV Cured Paints & Finishes, SkyBlend™ FSC • • acrylic solid colors with custom color program, prefinished shelving and edge banding on one to four sides.

ROSEBURG

www.buildgp.com • (800) 727-9452 color and woodgrain line available as well as custom matches.

Monticello, Georgia InfiniCor SFI • • Standard Can ship raw, perforated, cut-to-size

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC

www.funderamerica.com • (800) 438-6276 Mocksville, North Carolina FSC

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www.dvuv.com • (216) 741-5511 Cleveland, Ohio

DVUV, LLC

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Industrial wood coatings and adhesives that provide protective and decorative properties for wood, MDF, wood composites and wood-based products. AkzoNobel

specializes in Building Products Interior and Exterior, Cabinetry, Contract Furniture, Residential Furniture, Flooring, Windows, Doors, Distribution and more.

www.arauco-na.com • (800) 268-9830 Standard acrylic and UV top coat, chalkboard paint, silkscreen-able paint finishes, St. Stephen, New Brunswick Rezcote FSC

• • unlimited solid colors, wood grain print, ULEF.

ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA

www.akzonobel.com • (336) 841-5111 High Point, North Carolina

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McDonough, Georgia

www.tia.toppan.com • (770) 957-5060

TOPPAN INTERAMERICA INC.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

www.us.bauschlinnemann.com • (800) 992-3936

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BESTBOARD IMPULSORA S.A. DE C.V P.O. Box 5224 Chula Vista, California 91912-5224 (619) 819-6064 Fax (619) 819-8490 araymond@bestboard1.com www.bestboard1.com

EXPERA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS, LLC. 600 Thilmany Road Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130 (800) 847-8022 info@expera.com www.expera.com

• PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR

• OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

BOISE CASCADE COMPANY P.O. Box 62, Boise, Idaho 83707 (888) 264-7372 Fax (208) 395-7635 twparticleboardsales@bc.com www.bc.com/manufacturing • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER

AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. 1431 Progress Avenue High Point, North Carolina 27260 (336) 841-5111 Fax (336) 883-8494 infowfaus@akzonobel.com www.akzonobel.com • COATING MANUFACTURER

AMERICAN ADHESIVE COATINGS LLC 12 Osgood Street Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843 (978) 688-7400 Fax (978) 691-5015 dtemples@gmail.com www.aacc-hotmelts.com • LAMINATING ADHESIVE SUPPLIER

AMERICAN LAMINATES, INC. 3142 Talbot Avenue/PO Box 778 Riverbank, California 95367 (800) 800-2536 Fax (209) 869-4040 sales@americanlaminates.com www.americanlaminates.com • LAMINATOR

ARAUCO NORTH AMERICA CENTRAL SUPPORT CENTER/CORPORATE OFFICE

400 Perimeter Center Terrace, Suite 750 Atlanta, GA 30346 (800) 261-4890 ST. STEPHEN AND SAULT STE. MARIE SALES

80 Tiverton Court, Suite 701 Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4 (800) 268-9830 Fax (905) 475-3988 WESTERN US SALES

COLLINS PRODUCTS LLC 6410 Highway 66 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 www.collinswood.com (800) 547-1793 Fax (541) 882-8671 mshuey@collinsco.com • ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING /TRIM MANUFACTURER

• OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

• PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER

(800) 417-3674 Fax (541) 884-7282 lworthington@collinsco.com (EWST)

CONFALONIERI SPA Via Provinciale 2 24040 Filago (BG), Italy +39 035 996 367 Fax +39 035 995 432 info@confalonierispa.it www.confalonierispa.it • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

DEL-TIN FIBER, LLC 757 Del-Tin Highway El Dorado, Arkansas 71730 (936) 699-1800 mikehopkins@deltinfiber.com www.deltinfiber.com • MDF MANUFACTURER

DKB DECOR, INC. Melbacher Höhe 1 Erndtebrück, Germany 57339 (413) 575-8985 +49 2753 5080 190 jessica.calabrese@melamine-papers.com www.melamine-papers.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

DURAPLAY DE PARRAL, S.A.P.I. DE C.V. Av. Santa Barbara 21, Barrio de Espana Parral, Chihuahua Mexico CS 33870

EASTERN US SALES

MEXICO SALES

515 River Crossing Drive, Suite 110 Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715-7900 (877) 273-7680 Fax (800) 808-1454 customer.service@arauco-na.com www.arauco-na.com

+52 (627) 523-9800 Ext.151 Fax +52 (627) 523-9817 ivonnenunez@duraplay.com.mx www.duraplay.com.mx

• MDF MANUFACTURER • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR • COATER

(501) 732-0888 wayneschwerin@yahoo.com wayneschwerin@duraplay.com.mx www.duraplay.com.mx

• OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

US SALES

• PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR

DVUV, LLC 4641 Hinckley Industrial Parkway Cleveland, Ohio 44109 (216) 741-5511 Fax (216) 741-6611 sales@dvuv.com www.dvuv.com • COATER

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FORMICA CORPORATION 10155 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 (800) 367-6422 bryce.hartman@formica.com www.formica.com

3011 SE Salem Avenue Albany, Oregon 97321 (888) 650-6302 Fax (541) 928-4116

ARCLIN 1000 Holcomb Woods Parkway, Suite 342 Roswell, Georgia 30076 (877) 689-9145 info.decorative@arclin.com www.arclinTFL.com

FLORIDA PLYWOODS, INC. PO Box 458, 1228 NW US 221 Greenville, Florida 32331 (850) 948-2211 Fax (850) 948-4616 info@flply.com www.flply.com

FUNDER AMERICA, INC. PO Box 729 Mocksville, North Carolina 27028 (800) 438-6276 Fax (336) 751-5623 jking@funderamerica.com www.funderamerica.com • LAMINATOR • COATER

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC 303 S. Temple Dr. Diboll, Texas 75941 (800) 424-2311 Fax (855) 803-6251 bryan.wilson@gapac.com www.buildgp.com • LAMINATOR • COATER • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • MDF MANUFACTURER

INTERPRINT, INC. 101 Central Berkshire Blvd.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 (413) 443-4733 (413) 443-6940 pstasiowski@interprint.com www.interprint.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

JMC WOOD MANUFACTURING 13519 NW Industrial Drive Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 (314) 291-0414 jjappa@jmcwood.com www.jmcwood.com • LAMINATOR

KAPSTONE PAPER AND PACKAGING CORP 5600 Virginia Avenue North Charleston, South Carolina 29406 (843) 745-3069 Fax (843) 745-3068 terry.jenkins@kapstonepaper.com www.kapstonepaper.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

KML CORPORATION 1616 Saint Paul Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98421 (888) 358-5075 Fax (253) 475-7517 www.kmlcorp.com • LAMINATOR

EASTABOGA PLANT

1 Kronospan Way, Eastaboga, Alabama 36260 (256) 741-8755 Fax (256) 741-8757 mdfsales@kronospanusa.com www.kronospanusa.com SHIPPENVILLE PLANT

143 Fiberboard Road Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254 (800) 373-4383 Fax (814) 226-7586 mdfsales@kronospanusa.com www.kronospanusa.com • MDF MANUFACTURER

LAMIGRAF, INC. 201 17th Street, Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30363 (404) 583-6254 northamerica@lamigraf.com www.lamigraf.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIES 161 Maule Road Tifflin, Ohio 44883 (800) 231-2523 rjoseph@lamitech.net www.lamtech.net • LAMINATOR

LANGBOARD, INC. 548 Langboard Road Willacoochee, Georgia 31650 (912) 534-5959 Fax (912) 534-5904 mrobinson@langboard.com www.langboard.com • MDF MANUFACTURER

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION EAST RIVER PLANT

414 Union Street, Suite 2000 Nashville, Tennessee 37219 (888) 457-4246 Fax (877) 606-6015 www.lpcorp.com ROARING RIVER PLANT

414 Union Street, Suite 2000 Nashville, Tennessee 37219 (877) 777-6158 Fax (866) 743-3020 www.lpcorp.com • ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING /TRIM MANUFACTURER

MADERAS CONGLOMERADAS S.A. DE C.V. (MACOSA) Ave. San José # 2 San Juan Ixhuatepec Tlalnepantla, Edo. Mexico CP 54180 +52 (55) 5715-5870 francisco.avila@macosa.com.mx www.macosa.com.mx • MDF MANUFACTURER • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR

MARSHFIELD DOORSYSTEMS, INC. 1401 East Fourth Street Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449 (800) 826-4020 Fax (715) 387-4218 www.customdoorcomponents.com • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER

MASISA S.A. DE C.V. Blvd. Juan Pablo II km 2.5 Chihuahua, México 31390 +52 (55) 9138-2300 Ext. 2608 Ixcel.amezcua@masisa.com www.masisa.com • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR

MJB WOOD GROUP, INC. 1585 Highmeadows Way , Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 (972) 293-5249 Fax (972) 293-6283 lgaskey@mjbwood.com www.mjbwood.com • LAMINATOR

MUNKSJO PAPER 100 Erdman Way, Suite S100 Leominster, Massachusetts 01453 (978) 342-1080 andrew.rice@ahlstrom-munksjo.com www.ahlstrom-munksjo.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. PO Box 638 Elkhart, Indiana 46515 (574) 294-7511 Fax (574) 524-7706 schrammj@patrickind.com www.patrickind.com • LAMINATOR

PEMBROKE MDF INC 777 Fibreboard Dr Pembroke, Ontario K8A 6W4 (844) 722-3939 sales@pembrokemdf.com www.pembrokemdf.com

42 Armstrong Ave., Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9 (905) 877-7300 Fax (905) 877-7383 jkozuch@olon.com www.olon.com

PLUMMER FOREST PRODUCTS 401 N. Potlatch Road / P.O. Box 788 Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 777-2202 p.carey@plummerforrest.com www.enstron.com

• LAMINATOR

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OLON INDUSTRIES INC. COMPONENTS DIVISION

DECORATIVES DIVISION

411 Union Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134 (630) 232-4705 Fax (630) 232-4719 jkozuch@olon.com www.olon.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC. 25435 Harvard Road Beachwood, Ohio 44122 (866) 332-5226 laminates@omnova.com www.omnova.com/laminates • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

PAN PACIFIC PRODUCTS, INC. 610 W State Highway 3 Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728 (580) 584-6247 Fax (580) 584-6230 waynes@panpacificproducts.com www.panpacificproducts.com • MDF MANUFACTURER

PREMIER EUROCASE 12000 E. 56th Avenue, Unit K Denver, Colorado 80239 (303) 373-9718 Fax: (303) 373-9710 awilzoch@premiereurocase.com www.premiereurocase.com • LAMINATOR

RIKEN U.S.A. 26200 Town Center Drive, Suite 135 Novi, Michigan 48375 (248) 513-3511 Fax: (248) 513-3510 info@riken-usa.com www.riken-usa.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

ROSEBURG WESTERN SALES

3660 Gateway Street, Springfield, Oregon 97477 (800) 245-1115 Fax (541) 679-2543 davidsm@rfpco.com www.Roseburg.com

PANEL PROCESSING, INC. 120 North Industrial Highway Alpena, Michigan 49707 (800) 433-7142 solutions@panel.com www.panel.com

EASTERN SALES

• LAMINATOR

• MDF MANUFACTURER • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR • COATER

PANEL SPECIALISTS, INC. 3115 Range Road Temple, Texas 76504 (254) 774-9800 Fax (254) 774-7222 customer.service@panelspec.com www.panelspec.com

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12000 Findley Road, Suite 320 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 (866) 387-2646 Fax (678) 474-1258 tomwa@rfpco.com www.Roseburg.com

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PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INT'L, INC. Muskoka Road 3, Box 7500 Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2J7 (800) 672-6652 Fax (708) 789-6658 www.panolam.com • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER

20 Progress Drive Shelton, Connecticut 06484 (203) 925-1556 Fax (203) 225-0050 www.panolam.com

Information about company products offered by category can be found on pages 96-109.

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SCHATTDECOR 13950 Riverport Place Drive Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043 (314) 400-6100 Fax (314) 400-6123 t.haffner@schattdecor.us www.schattdecor.com

TECHNOCELL DEKOR 179 County Route 2A Pulaski, New York 13142 (315) 298-8465 Fax (315) 298-8822 alward@felix-schoeller.com www.felix-schoeller.com

U.S. COATING COMPANY 465 Industrial Drive Lexington, South Carolina 29072 (803) 957-3377 Fax (803) 957-3357 mglatz@uscoating.com www.uscoating.com

• OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

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• OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

STEVENS INDUSTRIES, INC. 704 West Main Teutopolis, Illinois 62467 (217) 857-7100 billl@stevensind.com www.stevens-wood.com

TECNOTABLA 6339 2nd Avenue North St Petersburg, Florida 33710 (727) 365-4853 jallen@proteak.com www.tecnotabla.com

THE VALSPAR CORPORATION 1717 English Road High Point, North Carolina 27262 (336) 889-2157 Fax (336) 802-4736 valsparwoodinfo@valspar.com www.valsparwood.com

• LAMINATOR

• MDF MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR

• COATING MANUFACTURER

STIMSON LUMBER COMPANY 520 Southwest Yamhill Street, Suite 700 Portland, Oregon 97204 (800) 445-9758 Fax (503) 295-1849 gconnolly@stimsonlumber.com www.stimsonlumber.com • HARDBOARD

SURFACE SOURCE INTERNATIONAL 961 Route 10E, Unit 2-i Randolph, New Jersey 07869 (973) 598-0152 Fax (973) 598-0156 info@ssinorthamerica.com www.ssinorthamerica.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

SURFACTOR AMERICAS LLC 1420 Marvin Road, Suite C #230 Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 827-0994 roy.not@surfactor.com www.surfactor.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

SURTECO NORTH AMERICA 1175 Harrelson Boulevard Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577 BauschLinnemann Sales: (800) 992-3936 tim.vail@us.surteco.com Suddekor Sales: (413) 821-9000 rculver@suddekorllc.com www.us.bauschlinnemann.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER • LAMINATING ADHESIVE SUPPLIER

AMPINE DIVISION, COMPOSITE PANEL GROUP

4020 Lennane Drive, Suite 103 Sacramento, California 95834 (800) 676-3339 Fax (916) 772-3415 bbrown@timberproducts.com www.timberproducts.com MEDFORD DIVISION, COMPOSITE PANEL GROUP SPECTRUM DIVISION

PO Box 269, Springfield, Oregon 97477 (800) 547-9520 Fax (541) 744-5431 mherbert@timberproducts.com (Medford) lburke@timberproducts.com (Spectrum) www.timberproducts.com • LAMINATOR • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER

TOPPAN INTERAMERICA INC. 1131 Highway 155 South McDonough, Georgia 30253 (770) 957-5060 Fax (770) 957-6447 info@tia.toppan.com www.tia.toppan.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER • LAMINATING ADHESIVE SUPPLIER

TURNERS FALLS PAPER 36 Canal Road Turners Falls, Massachusetts 01376 413-863-4326 Fax 413-863-3196 rbinnall@turnersfallspaper.com www.turnersfallspaper.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

SYNERGY THERMAL FOILS, INC. 12175 NW 39th Street Coral Springs, Florida 33065 (954) 420-9553 Fax: (866) 783-4381 info@synergythermofoils.com www.synergythermofoils.com

UNIBOARD

• OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

255 Summerlea Brampton, Ontario L6T 4T8 (800) 263-5240 Fax (905) 673-0175

TAFISA CANADA INC 4660 Villeneuve Lac-Megantic, Quebec G6B 2C3 (888) 882-3472 Fax (888) 711-3472 tafisa@tafisa.ca www.tafisa.ca • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR

TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES 500 Creek View Road, Suite 301 Newark, Delaware 19711 (302) 326-5500 Fax (302) 326-5501 ron.rodeck@ti-films.com www.syndecor.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER 112

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5555, rue Ernest-Cormier Laval, Quebec H7C 2S9 (800) 263-5240 Fax (450) 664-6009 ONTARIO AND WESTERN CANADA SALES

WEBB FURNITURE ENTERPRISES, INC. 150 Jackson Street Galax, Virginia 24333 (276) 236-6141 Fax (276) 236-0963 jfrazier@webbfurn.com www.webbfurn.com • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER

WEST FRASER MILLS LTD. 1250 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, British Columbia Canada V2J 6P5 (250) 992-9254 Fax: (250) 992-3034 mdf@westfraser.com www.westfraser.com • MDF MANUFACTURER

WEYERHAEUSER MDF 105 Mills Drive Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 (406) 892-6231 Fax (406) 892-6870 rebecca.hamilton@weyerhaeuser.com www.weyerhaeuser.com • MDF MANUFACTURER

WILSONART LLC 2501 Wilsonart Drive Temple, Texas 76503 (254) 207-7000 Fax (254) 207-3209 smartline@wilsonart.com www.wilsonart.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR

ZAMMA CORPORATION Laminates Division 14468 Litchfield Drive Orange, Virginia 22960 (540) 672-5200 Fax (540) 672-9200 plspielman@zamma.com www.zamma.com • OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

US SALES

(844) 302-8585 www.uniboard.com • MDF MANUFACTURER • PARTICLEBOARD MANUFACTURER • LAMINATOR

UNILIN US MDF 149 Homanit USA Road Mt. Gilead, North Carolina 27306 (910) 439-6959 Fax (910) 439-6497 alex_campbell@mohawkind.com www.unilin.com • MDF MANUFACTURER

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Cologne, Germany +49-22- 5955-7500

Waggaman, LA 504-339-6340

BEDFORD FALLS COMMUNICATIONS

COSTA SANDERS LLC

Watertown, WI 920-261-1947

Archdale, NC 800-735-0517

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Gilberts, IL 847-841-3300

Pittsburgh, PA 412-298-5037

BESTBOARD IMPULSORA S.A. DE C.V.

CUSTOM DOOR PARTS INC.

Chula Vista, CA 619-819-6064

Grand Rapids, MI 616-949-5000

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DEL-TIN FIBER, LLC

Columbus, IN 317-346-0711

El Dorado, AR 936-699-1800

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DIEFFENBACHER, INC.

Boise, ID 888-264-7372

Alpharetta, GA 770-226-6394

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Erndtebruck, Germany +49-2753-5080-190

Langley, BC Canada 604-881-1988

DOMINION CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.

HEXION

Petersburg, VA 804-733-7628

Columbus, OH 888-443-9466

DURAPLAY DE PARRAL, S.A. DE C.V.

HUNTSMAN

Chihuahua, Mexico 501-732-0888

The Woodlands, TX 281-719-4916

DVUV, LLC

HUTTON FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

Cleveland, OH 216-741-5511

Ayr, ON Canada 519-620-4374

ECOSE TECHNOLOGY

IMAL-PAL GROUP

Mont-St-Guibert, Belgium +32-10-488-488

Ponte di Piave, Italy 39-0422852300

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IMEAS INC.

Burlington, ON, Canada 905-335-5669

Peachtree City, GA 678-364-1900

ECOVATIVE DESIGN LLC

INDUSTRIAL FINISHES & SYSTEMS, INC.

Green Island, NY 518-273-3753

Monroe, LA 318-387-8311

ELECTRONIC WOOD SYSTEMS

INTERPRINT, INC.

Beaverton, OR 503-643-6305

Pittsfield, MA 413-443-4733

EVERGREEN ENGINEERING, INC.

JMC WOOD

Eugene, OR 541-484-4771

Bridgeton, MO 314-291-0414

EVERTREE SAS

JSP SALES SOLUTIONS

Paris, France +33-1-40-69-48-00

Saint-Augustin, QC 418-861-9103

EXPERA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS

KAPSTONE PAPER AND PACKAGING CORP.

Kaukauna, WI 800-847-8022

Charleston, SC 843-745-3069

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KBA NORTH AMERICA

Dublin, OH 618-761-0643

Dallas, TX 469-532-8000

FIBRIA INNOVATIONS INC.

KML CORPORATION

Burnaby, BC 604-453-1244

Tacoma, WA 888-358-5075

FLORIDA PLYWOODS, INC.

KRONOSPAN LLC

Greenville, FL 850-948-2211

Eastaboga, AL 256-741-8755

FOREST ECONOMIC ADVISORS, LLC

KTC PANELBOARD ENGINEERING LTD.

Westford, MA 978-496-6335

Surrey, BC Canada 604-592-3123

FORMICA CORPORATION

LAMIGRAF, S.A.

Cincinnati, OH 800-367-6422

Atlanta, GA 404-583-6254

FP INNOVATIONS

LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Ste. Foy, QC Canada 418-659-2647

Tiffin, OH 800-231-2523

FRAMERICA CORPORATION

LANGBOARD, INC.

Yaphank, NY 800-372-6422

Willacoochee, GA 912-534-5959

FUNDER AMERICA, INC.

LIMAB NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mocksville, NC 800-438-6276

Charlotte, NC 704-321-0760

GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION

Atlanta, GA 541-928-4171

Nashville, TN 888-457-4246

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AGCENTER

Diboll, TX 800-424-2311 GRECON, INC.

Tigard, OR 503-641-7731

Baton Rouge, LA 225-578-4131 LYNDEN DOOR, INC.

Lynden, WA 360-354-5676

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Pembroke, ON Canada 844-722-3939

Houston, TX 832-448-7100

Mississauga, ON Canada 905-814-8282

PLUMMER FOREST PRODUCTS

STEINEMANN TECHNOLOGY AG

UNIBOARD

Post Falls, ID 208-777-2202

Charlotte, NC 704-522-9435

Laval, QC Canada 800-263-5240

PREMIER EUROCASE

STEVENS INDUSTRIES, INC.

UNILIN US MDF

Denver, CO 303-373-9718

Teutopolis, IL 217-857-7100

Mount Gilead, NC 910-439-6959

PRIME-LINE, INC.

STILES MACHINERY INC.

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

Malvern, AR 501-844-4429

Grand Rapids, MI 616-698-7500

Orono, ME 207-581-4737

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STIMSON LUMBER COMPANY

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

Dublin, OH 770-634-5810

Portland, OR 800-445-9758

Knoxville, TN 865-946-1119

REPUBLIC ELITE

THE STOW COMPANY

U.S. COATING COMPANY

Addison, TX 972-606-9667

Holland, MI 616-994-7650

Lexington, SC 803-957-3377

RIKEN U.S.A.

STRATACHEM SOLUTIONS GROUP LP

VALSPAR

Novi, MI 248-513-3511

Springfield, TN 866-489-9377

High Point, NC 336-889-2157

ROSEBURG

SUNSET MOULDING CO.

VENANGO MACHINE CO., INC.

Springfield, OR 800-245-1115

Yuba City, CA 530-790-2790

Wattsburg, PA 814-450-3322

SAMUEL PACKING SYSTEMS GROUP

SURFACE SOURCE INTERNATIONAL

Woodbridge, IL 800-323-4424

Randolph, NJ 973-598-0152

VIRGINIA TECH, DEPT. OF SUSTAINABLE BIOMATERIALS

SANDVIK PROCESS SYSTEMS LLC

SURFACTOR AMERICAS

Totowa, NJ 973-790-1600

Lacey, WA 360-827-0994

SASCO CHEMICAL GROUP

SURTECO NORTH AMERICA

Albany, GA 229-435-8394

Myrtle Beach, SC 800-992-3936

SAUDER WOODWORKING, INC.

SWISS KRONO LLC

Archbold, OH 419-446-3652

Barnwell, SC 803-259-4100

SCHATTDECOR

SYNERGY THERMAL FOILS

Maryland Heights, MO 314-400-6100

Coral Springs, FL 954-420-9553

SCHELLING AMERICA, INC./ IMA AMERICA CORP.

TAFISA CANADA INC.

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Corvallis, OR 541-737-4957

Raleigh, NC 919-544-0430

PACIFIC MDF PRODUCTS, INC.

SEEMAC, INC.

Rocklin, CA 916-660-1882

Carmel, IN 317-844-3995

PALLMANN AMERICA INC.

SESA S.P.A.

Clifton NJ 973-471-1450

Olgiate, Italy +39-0331-631388

PAN PACIFIC PRODUCTS, INC.

SETZER FOREST PRODUCTS

Broken Bow, OK 580-584-6247

Sacramento, CA 916-442-2555

PANEL PROCESSING, INC.

SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC.

Alpena, MI 800-433-7142

Ringgold, TN 706-965-0806

PANEL SPECIALISTS, INC.

SIEMPELKAMP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Temple, TX 254-774-9800

Charlotte, NC 704-522-0234

PANEL WORLD

SOLENIS LLC

Montgomery, AL 334-834-1170

Wilmington, Delaware 904-631-0926

PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SONICAIRE

Shelton, CT 203-925-1556

Winston-Salem, NC 336-712-2437

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.

SOUTH SHORE INDUSTRIES LTD.

Elkhart, IN 574-294-7511

Sainte-Croix, QC Canada 418-926-3291

Tlalnepantla, Mexico +52-55-5715-5870 MARSHFIELD DOORSYSTEMS, INC.

Marshfield, WI 800-826-4020 MASCO CABINETRY LLC

Ann Arbor, MI 734-205-4695 MASISA S.A. DE C.V.

Chihuahua, Mexico +52-55-9138-2300 ext. 2680 MATERIAL INTELLIGENCE LLC

Madison, WI 608-213-9662 MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Starkville, MS 662-325-2119 MJB WOOD GROUP, INC.

Cedar Hill, TX 972-293-5249 MODUL SYSTEME ENGINEERING GMBH

Cologne, Germany +49-8682-8928-0 MUNKSJO PAPER

Leominster, MA 978-342-1080 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

Raleigh, NC 919-515-2850 OCI MELAMINEÂ

Baton Rouge, LA 800-615-8284 OLON INDUSTRIES, INC.

Georgetown, ON Canada 905-877-7300 OMNOVA SOLUTIONS

Beachwood, OH 866-332-5226

Lac-Megantic, QC Canada 888-882-3472 TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES INC.

Newark, DE 302-326-5500 TECHNICAL CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT

Langenzersdorf, Austria +43-2244-33870-20 TECHNOCELL DEKOR

Pulaski, NY 315-298-8465 TECNOTABLA

St Petersburg, FL 727-365-4853 TIMBER PRODUCTS COMPANY

Springfield, OR 800-547-9520 TOPPAN INTERAMERICA

McDonough, GA 770-957-5060 TSI

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Turners Falls, MA 413-863-4326

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Media, PA 610-566-5161 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Pullman, WA 509-335-2262 WEBB FURNITURE ENTERPRISES, INC.

Galax, VA 276-236-6141 WEST FRASER MILLS LTD.

Quesnel, BC Canada 250-992-9254 WEYERHAEUSER MDF

Columbia Falls, MT 406-892-6231 WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO.

Eugene, OR 541-484-9621 WILSONART LLC

Temple, TX 254-207-7000 WOOD-BASED COMPOSITES I/UCRC

Blacksburg, VA 540-231-7092 WOOD BASED PANELS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE

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PRODUCT & SERVICE CATEGORIES

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3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

KML designer finishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Aetna Plywood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Lamigraf, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Adhesives

Alfatherm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Lamination Technology Industries . . . . . . 161

CONTACT

American Adhesives Coatings LLC. . . . . 124

Lamitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Amerhart Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

MASISA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

EPOXY

Arauco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

MJB Wood Group Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Arclin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Northern Contours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Boise Cascade Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

OHARCO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Burkle North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Olon Industries Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

HOTMELT LAMINATING SERVICES

Cefla North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

OMNOVA Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

American Adhesives Coatings LLC. . . . . . . . 124

Chemetal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Columbia Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Plummer Forest Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Dackor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Plunkett Distributing Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 201

Daubert Chemical Company. . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Daubert Chemical Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Quest Engineering Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

PVA

Distributor Service Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Renolit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Hexion Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Dixie Plywood & Lumber Company. . . . . 197

REXIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

DVUV Wood Powder Coating . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Riken USA Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

ECOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Roseburg Forest Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Element Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Salice America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Elias Woodwork & Manufacturing Ltd. . . 138

Schattdecor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Federal Brace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

SESA .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Sierra Forest Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Smartech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Georgia-Pacific Panel Products . . . . . . . . 142

States Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Grass America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

GreCon, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Stiles Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Components

GUHDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

3D LAMINATE

Hexion Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Synergy Thermal Foils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Huntsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Tafisa Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Hutton Forest Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Thermwood Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Hymmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Turners Falls Paper Company . . . . . . . . . . 186

Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

I. Décor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Upper Canada Forest Products. . . . . . . . . 203

IMEAS Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Uniboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Industrial Wood Products, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 152

Union Tool Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Welformed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Interprint, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Vortex Tool Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

CABINET BOXES

Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Walker Emulsions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Elias Woodworking & Manufacturing ltd.. . . . 138

KCD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Welformed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Kerfkore Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

West Fraser MDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

King Plastic Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Weyerhaeuser MDF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Kings Mountain International . . . . . . . . . . 158

Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Daubert Chemical Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

HOTMELT Daubert Chemical Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Hexion Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

POLYURETHANE DISPERSION Daubert Chemical Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

PUR

Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

RESINS MDI

Huntsman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 PHENOLIC

Hexion Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 UREA FORMALDEHYDE

Hexion Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

RESIN ADDITIVES Hexion Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Huntsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Walker Emulsions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161

Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

ACOUSTICAL PANELS Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 King Plastic Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161 Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

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3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Element Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Elias Woodworking & Manufacturing ltd.. . . . 138 Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Genesis Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 King Plastic Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161 Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Olon Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Premier Eurocase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Alfatherm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Element Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Dackor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Elias Woodworking & Manufacturing ltd.. . . . 138

I. Décor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

OMNOVA Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Renolit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Kerfkore Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Riken USA Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161

Synergy Thermal Foils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

CEILING TILES

Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Welformed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Olon Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 States Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

WALL PANELS

CUT TO SIZE PANELS

States Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Boise Cascade Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Element Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Elias Woodworking & Manufacturing ltd.. . . . 138 Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161 Olon Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 States Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Welformed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

DRAWER BOXES Elias Woodworking & Manufacturing ltd.. . . . 138 Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Grass America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 King Plastic Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161 Olon Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Salice America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 States Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

MILLWORK & MOLDINGS Arauco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Elias Woodworking & Manufacturing ltd.. . . . 138 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Olon Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

PARTITIONS Welformed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

POWDER COATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DVUV Wood Powder Coating. . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITES King Plastics Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

COMPACT LAMINATES Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lamitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 REXIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

CONTINUALLY PRESSED LAMINATES Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Olon Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

DECORATIVE METAL Chemetal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

WORK SURFACES

Decotone Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Element Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 REXIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Décor Design BASE PAPER

DECORATIVE PAPER/FOILS Dackor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 I. Décor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Lamigraf, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 OMNOVA Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Riken USA Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Schattdecor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Turners Falls Paper Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

DÉCOR PAPER PRINTERS

Turners Falls Paper Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

ROTOGRAVUERE

I.Decor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Interprint, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Lamigraf, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Schattdecor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 Surteco North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 DIGITAL

Interprint, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Schattdecor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

DECORATIVE OVERLAYS Arclin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 I. Décor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Synergy Thermal Foils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

DIGITAL CUSTOM LAMINATES 3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lamitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 OMNOVA Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 REXIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE Chemetal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Lamitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 REXIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Decorative Surface Materials

LOW BASIS WEIGHT PAPER

2D LAMINATES

Synergy Thermal Foils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

SHELVING

Alfatherm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Element Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161 Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Roseburg Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Dackor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 OMNOVA Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Renolit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Riken USA Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Synergy Thermal Foils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

POLYESTER Olon Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

POLYPROPOLENE I. Décor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Interprint, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

119

Masters OF THE INDUSTRY PRODUCT & SERVICE CATEGORIES RESIN PANELS

INTERIOR DOORS

THERMALLY FUSED LAMINATES (TFL)

Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

SOLID SURFACE

ORGANIZATION

Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

VENEER

Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Chemetal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Columbia Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Decotone Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 REXIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

SHELVING

Edge Treatments

Funder American Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

ABS

Hutton Forest Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Arauco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 KML designer finishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 MASISA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Roseburg Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Tafisa Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Uniboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

READY TO ASSEMBLE (RTA)

VENEER

ACRYLIC

3B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Funder American Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Quest Engineering Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

SLATWALL Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

HPL

Flat Laminators

Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

ACRYLIC

MELAMINE

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

PMMA Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

PP Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

PVC

Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161 Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

DECORATIVE PAPER/FOILS 3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Kerfkore Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161 MASISA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Hardware ACCESSORIES Grass America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Salice America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

DECORATIVE

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

MASISA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

WOOD VENEER

Grass America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Federal Brace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Salice America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE (HPL)

FASTENERS & ASSEMBLY

Surteco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Finished Product

Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

CABINETS

Kerfkore Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Quest Engineering Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

COUNTERTOPS

Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Element Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Quest Engineering Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

LOW BASIS WEIGH PAPER (LBWP)

FIXTURES

PET

Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Quest Engineering Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

FURNITURE Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Quest Engineering Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 120

Quest Engineering Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161

Grass America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Salice America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

FUNCTIONAL Grass America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Federal Brace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Salice America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Inspection & Testing INSPECTION MACHINES Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

SCANNERS Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

SPARK DETECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

GreCon, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

POLYURETHANE

SURFACE INSPECTION

Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

GreCon, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

PVC

Material Handling

3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Genesis Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Lamination Technology Industries. . . . . . . . 161

3D LAMINATE ROLL RACK Smartech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Northern Contours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

ADHESIVE MIXER

Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Smartech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Masters OF THE INDUSTRY

PRODUCT & SERVICE CATEGORIES

CONVEYORS Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Union Tool Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

DRYING RACK Smartech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

FEEDERS Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Union Tool Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

FINISHING/ADHESIVE TABLES Smartech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

ROBOTIC HANDLING Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

STACKING MACHINES Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Union Tool Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Panel Products BENDABLE SUBSTRATES

Industrial Wood Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 States Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Roseburg Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 West Fraser MDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

TFL DECORATIVE PANELS 3B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Arauco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Funder America Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Hutton Forest Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 KML designer finishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 MASISA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Panel Processing, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Premier EuroCase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Roseburg Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Stevens Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Tafisa Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Uniboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Wilsonart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

MEMBRANE PRESSES Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 MEMBRANES

Smartech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

PANEL SAWS Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

PROFILE WRAPPERS Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

SANDING EQUIPMENT Cefla North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 IMEAS Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Software DESIGN KCD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Thermwood Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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Kerfkore Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT

Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Arauco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Thermwood Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

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Arauco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Uniboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

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Stiles Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Thermwood Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

PRESS PLATE DESIGN & MANUFACTURING

ECOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Industrial Wood Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Kerfkore Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

COATING MACHINES

KCD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Kings Mountain International . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 SESA.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

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Burkle North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Hymmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Union Tool Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Hymmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

GUHDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Vortex Tool Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

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Cefla North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

GUHDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Vortex Tool Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

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Arauco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Boise Cascade Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Georgia-Pacific Panel Products . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Hutton Forest Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Industrial Wood Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 MASISA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Plummer Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Roseburg Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Tafisa Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Uniboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD (MDF) Arauco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Georgia-Pacific Panel Products . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Hutton Forest Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Kastamonu Entegre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 MASISA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Roseburg Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Uniboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 West Fraser MDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Weyerhaeuser MDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

PLYWOOD Arauco North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Boise Cascade Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Columbia Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Hutton Forest Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Kings Mountain International . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

GUHDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

FINISHING EQUIPMENT Burkle North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Cefla North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

GLUING MACHINES Hymmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Union Tool Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

LAMINATORS/PRESSES Burkle North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Hymmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 IMEAS Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Stiles Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Union Tool Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Distribution Panel Products, Edgebanding, Hardware, Surface Materials and Fabrication Services Aetna Plywood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Amerhart Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Distributor Service Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Dixie Plywood & Lumber Company. . . . . . . . 197 MJB Wood Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 OHARCO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Plunkett Distributing Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Sierra Forest Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Upper Canada Forest Products. . . . . . . . . . . . 203

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MASTERS: MATERIALS 3B S.p.A. Competing means converting needs into opportunities. The best innovation today is geared to tomorrow’s needs.

Established in 1945, 3B has put all its energy in developing new technologies, engineering new operational procedures and creating new aesthetic solutions. With this vision, 3B has become a leader in supplying furniture, cabinet doors and CTS components worldwide. 3B is committed to improving quality and innovation, giving shape to new ideas and

offering a vast range of products, guaranteeing the latest cutting-edge designs and top performance meeting safety standards and respecting the environment we live in.

PRODUCTS: ■ MAXXIGLOSS® HIGH GLOSS PANELS ■ MAXXIMATT® ULTRA MATT PANELS ■ MAXXI COLLECTION COORDINATING PANELS, SKINS & EDGEBANDING ■ RESPET® RECYCLED PET PRODUCTS ■ ACRYLIC & PVC PANELS ■ 5-PIECE DOORS AND ELEMENTS ■ J-PULL DOORS & BOARDS. ■ PRESSED DOORS ■ POST-FORMED ELEMENTS ■ RTA-FLAT PACK ■ FOCUSED ON DESIGN & INNOVATION ■ DIGITAL PRINTING ON PANELS

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Alfatherm Alfatherm is a leading Manufacturer in the production of 2D and 3D Laminates for the furniture industry.

Alfatherm’s products are created using Italian Design, Style and Innovation. Their market advantage is due to the quality of their products; excellent designs and incredible service, both in domestic and in international markets; its wide sales network; and the company’s continuous development of new products refl ecting latest designs trends and market demands. Alfatherm is a global leader in embossed-in-register 3D Laminates.

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The Alternative Laminate, the new thermoplastic decorative laminate supplied in sheets. n 3D-LAMINATES

• Alfawood Solid Colour • Alfawood Decorated • Alfawood Metallic / Pearlescent n 2D-LAMINATES

• Alfawood Solid Colour • Alfawood Décor

Decotone Surfaces East Coast U.S. Headquarters 520 South Avenue • Garwood, NJ 07027 P: 908-301-0600 F: 908-301-0601 E: sales@decotonesurfaces.com www.decotonesurfaces.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS American Adhesive Coatings LLC OUR CONCEPT IS SIMPLE. . .

We provide the highest quality pre-applied adhesives, along with trending woodgrain prints and solid colors from many sources including domestic and around the globe. Take advantage of our expertise in adhesive and printing and allow us to be your “One Stop Shop” for various print requirements with or without adhesive. We currently stock over 40

woodgrain prints and solids available in one roll or truck load quantities. All of this with unsurpassed customer service, quality control and technical laminating support.

With AACC hot melt adhesive coatings, your total lamination cost is lower than “wet glue” – or any other glue system.

Some of the markets we serve include Kitchen & Bath, RTA/Promotional Furniture, Storage, Slatwall and Wrapped Moulding.

C H E C K O U T T H E A A C C A D VA N TA G E : ■ 260 DEGREE F HEAT RESISTANCE ■ MOISTURE RESISTANT – MEETS KCMA STANDARDS ■ SMOOTH APPEARANCE (NO ORANGE PEEL LOOK) ■ LESS THAN 1% WASTE ■ ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE

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MASTERS: MATERIALS ARAUCO ARAUCO offers sustainable forest product solutions for the construction, casework/fixture fabrication, architectural design, and papermaking industries.

We optimize material resources in every facet of manufacturing, making our operations and our products efficient and naturally viable from woodchip to kitchen cabinet. ARAUCO products support a number of Green Building and related down-stream product certifications and can contribute to LEED credits. Our mills are FSC® certified, Eco-Certified (ECC) by the Composite Panel Association, and are in compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB 2) formaldehyde standard.

ARAUCO’s distinctive PRISM TFL laminates offer real character with a designer-friendly focus and an array of particleboard and MDF substrate options. Prism collections include textural Taction Oak, contemporary Accentz neutrals and more than 73 other designs.

Esthetic and functional, Prism’s Taction Oak collection, using Embossed In Register (EIR) technology, features five contemporary colors that rival the look and feel of wood. Wood called. It wants its texture back.

OUR PRODUCTS INCLUDE: n MEDIUM-DENSITY FIBERBOARD (MDF) n HIGH-DENSITY FIBERBOARD (HDF) n PARTICLEBOARD n HARDBOARD n PLYWOOD n THERMALLY FUSED LAMINATE (TFL) n MILLWORK n LUMBER n WOOD PULP

400 Perimeter Center Terrace, Suite 750 Atlanta, GA 30346 P: 770-350-1636 E: marketing@arauco-na.com arauco-na.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Arclin Arclin’s E-Gen®-designated decorative overlays for thermally fused laminates (TFL) are a high-design, high-performing

and lower-cost alternative to traditional laminates and veneers. Arclin leads the North American market in TFL – in design and creativity, in manufacturing and technical expertise, in collaboration and support. We added more on-trend, high fidelity design options to our overlay portfolio with our new Harvest Collection and we’re continually advancing our resin technologies to improve performance and manufacturing efficiencies. We’re also working closely with our partners in the industry to support and educate the entire TFL value chain.

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Boise Cascade Company

Boise Cascade Company has been manufacturing a high quality particleboard at our facility in La Grande, Oregon since 1966. That’s

50 years of quality, integrity, sustainability, and recycling! The predominant species is ponderosa pine, which provides a highly

machinable substrate, light in color. Machining is believing. Our board can be sawed, dadoed, shaped, and routed,

without chipping or flaking. Versatile laminating substrate has excellent machining characteristics. Two super-fine faces take even paper-thin laminates without telegraphing. Highly refined particle geometry forms two identical precision sanded faces and a consolidated core. Characteristics include high internal bond, smooth surfaces, uniform density and strength. Exceptional panel construction dramatically improves tool life and productivity. Two production lines, 4×24

feet and 5×18 feet, provide flexibility to meet multiple panel dimensions and thickness specification. Our particleboard

capacity totals more than 242 million square feet (3/4" basis) annually – the equivalent of over 3,800 rail carloads.

Industry leading customer service provides skilled and knowledgeable region managers with nationwide solutions to support lean manufacturing. Product is delivered how you want it and when you want it.

PRODUCTS ■ ANSI PBU, M-0, M-1, M-S, M-2, M-3I ■ BOISE CASCADE SUPER SHELF®

sports a peerless bull-nose profile with filler ■ BOISE CASCADE 45# INDUSTRIAL PARTICLEBOARD

is renowned for its machining performance and edge integrity ■ BOISE CASCADE 42# COMMERCIAL PARTICLEBOARD

is light without the sacrifice ■ BOISE EVERGREEN™ ULEF ■ FIREWALLFR® ■ ANCHOR™ ■ INDUSTRIAL MR10

VA LUE-A DDED ■ CUT-TO-SIZE CAPABILITIES ■ BOISE CASCADE PARTICLEBOARD is made-to-order and fully

customizable for unique and challenging applications

■ IDEAL MDF SUBSTITUTE

1111 West Jefferson St, Ste 300 • PO Box 50 • Boise, ID 83702 P: 888-264-7372 F: 208-395-7635 • www.bc.com

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY Burkle North America

BÜRKLE is among the World’s market leaders in the field of mechanical engineering and system designs. BÜRKLE’s design focus has been in the development of new, innovative manufacturing process solutions, efficient machine systems and complete lines, bringing vision and ideas into user-

oriented innovations. Our innovations are often regarded as trend setting in all of the markets that we serve.

For the furniture industry, we develop and produce finishing systems which, due to their modular design, can be extended at any time and can thus be adapted to the changing requirements of our customers. Also available are high-performance through-feed press lines for the veneering of furniture components with an automatic lay-up system for boards and veneers. For your thermoforming 3D lamination needs, we supply an innovative approach for a clever work cell, or a high volume environment. You can count on simple handling

and a high activity level for your operators with either system. Setup an appointment to visit with us at our Tech

Center in Greensboro, NC, or contact one of our knowledgeable sales managers below.

PRODUCTS: ■ SPRAY AND FLAT LINE FINISHING SYSTEMS ■ PUR LAMINATING ■ 3D LAMINATING ■ VENEER & LAMINATE PRESS LINES ■ CONTINUAL FOIL LAMINATING LINES ■ DOOR ASSEMBLY & PRESSING SYSTEMS ■ ENGINEERED FLOORING SYSTEMS ■ LIGHT PANEL PRESSING SYSTEMS

11105 Knott Ave. • Cypress, CA 90630 P: 714-379-5090 • www.burkleamerica.com NORTH & WESTERN US: Ed Strahota P: (612) 695-6700 E: estrahota@burkleamerica.com SOUTH & EASTERN US: Mark Joel P: (336) 509-3716 E: mjoel@burkleamerica.com 128

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Cefla North America

Cefla Finishing, worldwide leader in the finishing of wood, plastic and non-ferrous materials, listens carefully when their customers discuss finishing automation. Cefla’s experience includes the production of all types of materials; wood, plastics, metals, glass, composites and more. From flat-line finishing and coating complex 3D shapes, to digital printing,

we understand the interaction of materials, finishes and curing processes to create the exact result our customers want.

Combining ongoing innovations with a customer-oriented focus means the customer’s needs are addressed in a timely fashion, with an eye on the future. Because we have multiple contacts across Europe and North America, with knowledgeable research and development teams at all divisional headquarters, we have the capability to be apprised of

industry changes across the globe.

PRODUCTS: Vertical Ovens • Easy • Hot Air Flexible Oven • iBotic • iGiottoApp • Mito • Mito K • Mito KG • Prima • Roctre • Rotostain • UV-R • Brushtec • In-Line Drying Ovens • UV-R Pro • BPS Molding Sander • CFS • CVR • CVS • MM150 Mobile In-Line Sprayer • PSP6 • Wincoater • Windows Drying Oven • Distressing Machine • Glasscoater • Inert • Smartcoater EVO • Smartedge • Smartparquet

6125 Harris Technology Blvd • Charlotte NC 28269 USA P: +1 704-598-0020 F: +1 704-598-3950 E: info@ceflaamerica.com • www.ceflaamerica.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Chemetal

Chemetal is a massive collection of over 200 metal and laminate designs. We make many of them at our Massachusetts facility; deeply brushing, aging and adding patinas by hand and machine. Our designs are unique works of art, created with a

manufacturing consistency to ensure repeatability. We also source some of the best metal designs the world over. It adds up to what we consider the most expansive

collection of metal designs for interiors you’ll find anywhere. Most contribute to LEED.

Treefrog Veneer is an extensive selection of over 50 real wood veneer laminates representing the most beautiful wood species in the world. Treefrog’s unique process ensures consistency in applications of any size. Available in pre-finished sheets with a laminate backer, as well as several unfinished, paperbacked options. FSC certified.

InteriorArts is a complete collection of HPL

design laminates with unique patterns and texture. We recently added 37 new designs

with trending wood looks, popular aged and distressed surfaces plus lots of textured materials. GreenGurard certified. Custom options.

As a family owned business, we back up our products with exceptional sales and customer service that cares about getting it right. Our materials are sold worldwide through our international distributor network.

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Columbia Forest Products

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Columbia Forest Products is renewing its “Innovating Responsibly” tagline with a series of new product launches throughout 2017. The TouchWood™ brand of textured, real-

wood architectural panels will re-define hardwood plywood by offering Rough Sawn, Wire-Brushed and other surface options – all with authentic, North American hardwood faces, and, of course, made with EPA award-winning PureBond® formaldehyde-free technology.

Like its other decorative hardwood products, TouchWood panels are engineered to conveniently and cost-effectively create attractive, customized interior cabinetry, millwork, case goods, furniture and more. Used widely in residential and commercial settings, Columbia’s products are available from hundreds of independent distributor locations across

North America. FSC Certified available.

Other notable market-leading products include: ■ CLASSIC CORE® (with voidless MDF crossbands) ■ MPX® (with smooth, Meinan-peeled hardwood crossbands) ■ RADIUS™ BENDING PLYWOOD (for curved columns, arches and more) ■ APPALACHIAN TRADITIONS® (plank-look panels that are “consistently inconsistent”) ■ AROMATIC CEDAR (panels that smell as good as they look) ■ COLUMBIA ALDER (easy to finish, with a fine, light grain pattern) ■ FIRSTSTEP® (pre-primed panels for fast, great painting results) ■ UV WOOD® (pre-finished panels with a clear or color-stained coating) ■ PUREBOND® (no-added formaldehyde technology built into our offering)

Columbia employs a team of Field Sales Reps and LEED-AP Specification Consultants to help optimize your hardwood plywood decisions. Contact us today for information, advice and samples.

7900 Triad Center Drive, #200 • Greensboro, NC 27409 E: info@cfpwood.com P: 800637-1609 F: 336-605-6969 www.cfpwood.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS DACKOR Dackor specializes in laminates that can be utilized by manufacturers, installers, designers, or architects. Dackor laminates can be employed to create compelling retail environments, modern living spaces, eye catching hospitality atmospheres, or lively office settings. With colors and textures to meet any space, we have a design to fit your project needs.

Dackor boasts one of the largest laminate stock inventories in North America, backed by a customer service and sales team ready to meet your projects deadlines. To help meet challenges in project specifications, Dackor offers special services; from a small roll program to slitting and protective peel-coat applications.

Dackor actively works with Cabinet and Closet industry leading board, paper, and edgebanding manufacturers to create matching designs across all manufacturing aspects. By working with these companies on a regular basis, we can ensure consistency and accuracy on design matches and textures.

PRODUCTS ■ 3D LAMINATES ■ 2D FOR FLAT AND PROFILE WRAP ■ PEELSTIX™ PEEL AND STICK LAMINATE ■ SPECIALIZED DECORATIVE LAMINATES –

Paintable, Printable, Antigraffiti, Dry-Erase, Metalized and Recycled Laminates

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Daubert Chemical Company

Daubond adhesives are high-performance adhesives used for thermoforming, lamination and assembly applications. A global leader in the adhesives market, we offer our clients a wide range of adhesive products designed to meet your specific application requirements. Each of

our product lines is available in a range of formulations that meet or exceed industry standards.

T Y PIC A L A PPL IC AT IONS: ■ FLAT LAMINATION ■ 3D MEMBRANE PRESS ■ PROFILE WRAPPING ■ EDGE BANDING ■ LAMINATE FLOORS ■ ASSEMBLY BONDING

Daubert Chemical Company has held a leadership role in providing Specialty Coatings and Adhesives, since 1935. Serving the steel, automotive, transportation and general manufacturing industries. Daubert has focused on corrosion prevention coatings, industrial anti-skid coatings, sound deadening coatings and specialty adhesives.

OUR PRODUCTS INCLUDE: ■ HOT MELT PUR (POLYURETHANE) ADHESIVES ■ LIQUID PUR (POLYURETHANE) ADHESIVES ■ EPOXY ADHESIVES ■ POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS ■ VINYL TO METAL ADHESIVES

4700 S. Central Avenue • Chicago, IL 60638 P: 866-368-3983 F: 708-496-7367 www.daubertchemical.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Decotone Surfaces

Decotone Surfaces offers one of the largest selections of decorative surfacing products in North America.

Every year our design team travels to South America, Europe and Asia searching for the most innovative design ideas in order to continue the evolution of new design trends. Many of Decotone Surfaces new designs are inspired by nature.

Decotone Surfaces products are GreenGuard certified!

Our goal is to offer the highest quality unique decorative surfacing products, at affordable prices, with great service and quick lead times. We look forward to working with you on your next laminate or surfacing project.

See what makes Decotone the Surfacing Innovation Sensation!

PRODUCTS: Acrylic Couture • Anti Bacterial Laminates • Artofix Acoustic Panels • Chalk Board Laminates • Chemical Resistant Laminates • Compact (Thick Laminates) • Decorative Laminates • ESD Laminates • Exterior Grade Laminates • Magnetic Marker Board Laminates • Metallic Laminates • Solid Core Laminates • Translucent Panels • Wood Veneer Laminates

Decotone Surfaces East Coast U.S. Headquarters 520 South Avenue • Garwood, NJ 07027 P: 908-301-0600 F: 908-301-0601 E: sales@decotonesurfaces.com www.decotonesurfaces.com 134

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MASTERS: MATERIALS DVUV

DVUV is the world leader in UV-cured powder coatings on MDF, Medium Density Fiberboard. We combine over 30 years of finishing experience with a technology that delivers high quality powder coated MDF components. Our process is a single step coating that takes only 20 minutes to complete and is 40-60% more energy efficient than thermoset powder

coatings for MDF. Our UV- curable powder is solvent free, non-toxic, and contains no VOCs or HAPs. We use only MDF that is 100% pre-consumer recycled content, CARB compliant, and qualifies for LEED credits.

HOW WE WORK: We make it easy: you give us a drawing, quantities, and a color standard. We match your finish, source the MDF, route and coat it, then pack and ship the parts directly to you. We can custom color match just about any color, texture and gloss.

W H AT YOU G ET: Exactly what you specified; highly durable UV-cured powder coated MDF components. DVUV’s UV-cured powder coated MDF components meet or exceed your performance requirements.

I N DU S T R I E S W E S E R V E: ■ RETAIL ■ POP FIXTURE ■ OFFICE ■ HEALTHCARE ■ HOSPITALITY ■ EDUCATION

EXAMPLES OF WORK: ■ WALL FIXTURES ■ POP DISPLAYS ■ ERGONOMIC DESKS ■ STORE FIXTURES ■ ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS ■ TEACHERS DESKS ■ SCIENCE TABLES

4641 Hinckley Industrial Parkway Cleveland, OH 44109 P: 216-741-5511 F: 216-741-6611 E: sales@dvuv.com • www.dvuv.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS ECOR

ECOR®, NATURE’S COMPOSITE.™ The sustainable alternative for walls systems, ceiling grid, cabinets, and other panelized interior surfaces.

ECOR® is an advanced environmental composite panel formed from abundant cellulose – sourced from urban, farm and forest fibers – combined with pressure and heat to create high performance panels with unlimited applications.

Representing the future of sustainable design, ECOR® is in a class of its own – 100% bio-based, 100% recycled content and recyclable and cradle to cradle certified.

ECOR® FlatCOR™ Panels are perfect for sustainable designs and circular panel solutions. We can even work together to take waste streams and create custom fiber alloy panels. Become in tune with what nature is giving us with ECOR®.

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Element Designs

Element Designs is a manufacturer of custom, contemporary casework components and surfacing materials made of aluminum, glass and acrylic. Founded in 2003 on the belief that contemporary European trends would be a mainstay in

North American interiors, we have helped introduce modern, innovative products to the market over the last fourteen years in order to make contemporary design easy to achieve for

everyone. Our product offering includes aluminum frame cabinet doors, sliding door systems, high gloss PARAPAN®

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solid surface doors, backpainted glass, glass markerboards, eluma LED panels and aluminum frame base systems

which are all manufactured here in the U.S. to our customers’ exact specifications.

Our service is the cornerstone of Element Designs. We believe in delivering high quality products, with excellent customer service in a short period of time. Our value proposition has helped us become a trusted supplier to manufacturers in the kitchen, closet and office industries and our vast network of woodworking distributors across

North America. From one door to thousands of doors, our business is built on providing custom solutions, regardless of project size, to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.

235 Crompton Street • Charlotte, NC 28273 P: 877-332-3396 F: 704-332-3267 E: info@element-designs.com • www.element-designs.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Elias Woodwork & Manufacturing Ltd.

Since 1983, Elias Woodwork has been manufacturing cabinetry and millwork components. Over the last 33 years, they have made themselves known for their vast product selection, high quality finishes and competitive prices. As a Lean Manufacturer,

Elias Woodwork can cater to a wide range of industries across North America and internationally. From cabinet doors, drawer boxes, moldings, veneers/sheet goods, custom frameless and face frame cabinet boxes and decorative accessories, they can

manufacture nearly any wood product for a new, remodeled or refaced kitchen or bath project.

Current Production facilities totaling over 285,000 sq/ft of production space include two finishing departments utilizing the latest high quality computerized equipment, providing top quality, custom, consistent finishes. Their company is focused on implementing the most technologically advanced, state of the art equipment available to ensure precision cutting which results in some of the highest quality manufactured wood products in North America.

With Elias Woodwork’s virtually endless wood component selection, they can help increase profits through their vast selection and competitive pricing. Compare your last quote or get your next project quoted today!

Find out more about Elias Woodwork’s products and services and how they can help your business grow.

■ WOOD SLAB, TENON OR MITER 5 PIECE DOORS – Raw, Stained, Painted, Glazed ■ NEW – TENON 5 PIECE AND 1 PIECE HDF DOORS – Raw Or Painted ■ DRAWER BOXES – Dovetail Or Doweled With Insert Options ■ AOS ELITE (Assemble On Site) CUSTOM FRAMELESS OR FACE FRAME CABINET BOXES ■ CURVED WOOD DOORS AND COMPONENTS ■ THOUSANDS OF MOLDING PROFILES ■ ACCESSORIES AND CUSTOM MILLWORK ■ REFACING PRODUCTS & SHEET GOODS ■ FREE SHIPPING ON 30 OR MORE 5 PIECE DOORS (Some restrictions apply) ■ SUPERIOR FINISHING AND PRODUCT QUALITY!

P.O. Box 1659 • 275 Badger Avenue • Winkler, Mb, Canada R6W 4B5 P: 1-800-665-0623 F: 204-325-5617 E: sales@eliaswoodwork.com • www.eliaswoodwork.com 138

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Federal Brace

Federal Brace thrives on helping people find support solutions. As the industry leader for countertop supports, we’ve taken pride in manufacturing our products in the USA and supporting American jobs, since 2009. Using premium materials and high quality craftsmanship puts Federal Brace products a step above our competitors. Stainless steel, unfinished steel and various powder coat finishes are available. Our products are used or specified in residential and

commercial applications by the following groups: ■ KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGNERS ■ ARCHITECTS ■ CABINET SHOPS ■ MILLWORK BUSINESSES ■ SOLID SURFACE FABRICATORS ■ HOME OWNERS

Federal Brace products are ISO certified - meaning you will receive high quality products with every order. Warehouses located in North Carolina and Ohio along with distributors located throughout the United States and Canada provide a location near you for quick shipping. Volume pricing and customization available.

PRODUCTS ■ COUNTERTOP & CABINET BRACKETS ■ VANITY SUPPORTS ■ DECORATIVE SHELVING ■ MANTEL SUPPORTS ■ WOOD CORBELS & MOUNTING SYSTEMS ■ CLOSET BRACKETS & FURNITURE SUPPORTS

710 Catawba Street, Suite A • Belmont, NC 28012 P: 877-353-8899 F: 704-893-8777 www.federalbrace.com

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Funder America Inc. is headed into celebrating its 45th year of operation. FAI continues to be one of the largest, most experienced, and most diversified TFL panel and component manufacturers in North America.

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With an already successful launch of the Elme’ series, Funder America, Inc. is expanding the series from five colorations to eight. The fresh, new color additions include Puro, D’oro & Leggero. The Elme’ series is currently marketed in Funder’s random ticking finish and very successful Sabatini texture. Moving forward, in conjunction with the new colorations, will be the addition of a brand new deep, grain texture, called “Cabrera”

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introducing NEW synchronized textures in 2018.

But Funder America continues to expand their offerings – one of the most comprehensive fabrication/component facilities in the US, a furniture & packaging division, as well as a growing powder coating line including the NEW Carolina Garage Company.

PRODUCTS: ■ LAMINATED PANELS: CUSTOMIZED WOODGRAINS, INTENSIVE COLORS, 11 TEXTURES ■ NEW: SYNCHRONIZED TEXTURED PANELS – TWO SIDED ■ COMPONENTS: EXTENSIVE CUT, EDGEBAND, BORING CAPABILITIES ■ SURFACE SYNERGIES: MATCHING HPL, EDGEBANDING, FOIL ■ OFFICE & SCHOOL FURNITURE ■ POWDER COATING: COMPONENTS & CAROLINA GARAGE

CORPORATE OFFICE

PO Box 729 • 200 Funder Drive • Mocksville, NC 27028 P: 336.751.3501 F: 336.751.5623 FUNDER AMERICA - HOPE

3754 Hwy 32 North • Hope, AR 71801

P: 870.722.5300

FUNDER AMERICA - SEBRING

12 Crosley Lane • Sebring, FL 33870

P: 863.655.0208

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Genesis Products

Genesis Products was founded in 2002 with a primary focus on laminated panels.

Over the years Genesis has grown to service the Kitchen and Bath, Manufactured Housing, Office Furniture, Recreational Vehicles, Store Fixture and Transportation Industries.

At Genesis Products we pride ourselves on being able to serve the needs of all our customers, providing product leadership, speed of services and unique experiences for our customers, vendors and employees. Since our inception, we have operated with the belief that there is always a better way and this philosophy continues to differentiate us as a comprehensive laminated panel and components supplier.

Genesis Products operates six facilities in Elkhart County, Indiana and one facility in Keysville, Va., with a total of over 550,000 square feet of production, assembly and warehousing space. The flexibility and size of these facilities allow us to respond quickly and efficiently to our customers’ manufacturing and supply chain needs.

PRODUCTS: ■ LAMINATED PANELS ■ PANEL PROCESSING ■ PANEL SUPPLY ■ PRESSED COMPONENTS ■ DRAWER COMPONENTS ■ INTERIOR DOORS & COMPONENTS

2608 Almac Ct • Elkhart, IN 46514 P: 877.266.8292 F: 574.264.7189 E: panelexperts@genesisproductsinc.com www.genesisproductsinc.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Georgia-Pacific Panel Products

Building on a corporate legacy that includes leadership in resource sustainability, process technology and properties standardization, Georgia-Pacific continues to

move productivity forward through the ongoing development of our TemStock® particleboard and UltraStock® MDF product families.

Two recent announcements of special interest to MDF specifiers involve a 100% switch in our UltraStock manufacturing process to NAF resin and the attainment

of an MR50 designation for our UltraStock MR panels. Now, every board and every grade of UltraStock MDF offers the clean, green benefits of an NAF material to help our customers meet higher environmental expectations. Likewise, UltraStock

MR now meets the demanding MR50 thickness-swell and bond-integrity standards designed for applications addressing elevated levels of moisture and humidity. All other grades of UltraStock MDF meet the MR10 standard.

TEMSTOCK® PA RTICLEBOA RD: ■ PANELS ENGINEERED FOR STRENGTH, WEIGHT AND BALANCE ■ MOISTURE-RESISTANT PANELS (NAF AVAILABLE) ■ FIRE-RESISTANT PANELS (NAF AVAILABLE) ■ NAF PANELS

U LT R A S T O C K® M D F : ( A L L N A F ) ■ PANELS ENGINEERED FOR STRENGTH, WEIGHT AND BALANCE ■ MOISTURE-RESISTANT PANELS ■ PANELS FOR EMBOSSING ■ PANELS FOR MOLDING

Panel Products 133 Peachtree Street, N.E. • Atlanta, Georgia 30303 P: 1-800-424-2311 • www.buildgp.com 142

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY Grass America Inc.

GRASS is a quality driven, world leading manufacturer of functional hardware that is a partner and supplier to the

woodworking and furniture industry. GRASS has been creating innovative products found in kitchens, baths, and commercial facilities around the world. We have been inspiring our customers for more than 65 years. GRASS hinge systems, slide systems, drawer systems, and lifter systems are brand name products that move doors and drawers in some of the most prestigious cabinetry brands in the industry. Our product offering includes: ■ CONCEALED HINGE SYSTEMS ■ UNDERMOUNT DRAWER SLIDE SYSTEMS ■ METAL DRAWER SLIDE SYSTEMS ■ LIFTER SYSTEMS ■ MOVEMENT SYSTEMS ■ ASSEMBLY AIDS

Grass America’s manufacturing facility is located in North Carolina and has distribution points located across the United States and Canada. Our Grass teams come from all over the world with employees reaching 35 plus years of experience. Our people are the proof of our success.

1202 NC Highway 66 South • Kernersville, NC 27284 P: 800-334-3512 F: 800-525-8406 www.grassusa.com E: info@grassusa.com

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY GreCon, Inc.

Since 1911, Fagus-GreCon has created and applied innovative technology to maximize production. Our goal

remains to assist our customers by providing technologically

advanced equipment to ensure safer facilities, optimized production, and verifiable product quality to their customers.

Headquartered in Alfeld, Germany, GreCon offers global service, the latest in research and development, and has

distribution capabilities from regional companies and multiple agents around the world, including GreCon, Inc., the

North American headquarters based in Tigard, Oregon.

OBJECTIVE INSPECTION

Manual inspection is replaced by the SUPERSCAN system.

This ensures a continuous and constant quality control; the parameters used to make a decision remain constant.

Depending on the end product, different measures that are necessary for the further processing of the panels can be taken.

PRODUCTS: ■ SURFACE INSPECTION SYSTEM

• Superscan SPM & SPL – inspect furniture panels & laminate flooring • Superscan SPR – for two-sided inspection of raw panels • Fiberview – for one-sided inspection of fiber sizes ■ LASER THICKNESS GAUGE

• DML 6000 precise measurement of material thickness using laser technology ■ INLINE BLOW + DELAMINATION DETECTION

• UPU 6000 Ultrasonic Bond Analyzer To Detect Defects And Internal Blisters ■ SPARK DETECTION AND EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

• BS 7 Offer Safety for Your Production

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY GDP | GUHDO GDP | GUHDO is a precision cutting tool importer/manufacturer serving the North American industry for over 30 years.

The company’s main focus is to deliver exceptional quality, state-of-the-art cutting tool solutions to its broad customer base which encompasses manufacturers of wood, wood composite, plastic, solid surface, fiber board panel products, moulding/millwork, cabinet and many other products.

The product program ranges from standard tools, that include carbide and polycrystalline diamond tipped saw blades and hoggers, insert cutter heads, router tooling, drilling/boring tools, edge-bander tooling and toolholder/clamping systems, to custom tooling applications in both diamond (PCD) and carbide insert.

The company’s Marietta, GA facility includes a PCD service center and a production hub for solid carbide insert knives used in a wide variety of woodworking tools.

GDP | GUHDO tooling comes with a satisfaction guarantee promise, and the peace of mind that all tools are designed with performance and safety in mind, meeting the rigorous European Safety Standards that assure the tools do not pose any unnecessary risk of danger or injury to the user.

1135 JVL Industrial Park Dr • Marietta, GA 30066 P: 770.592.4766 F: 770.592.1714 E: sales@guhdo.com www.guhdo.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Hexion Inc.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in diverse industrial and wood markets.

Hexion’s Forest Products Division is the world leader in supplying advanced resins, adhesives, wax emulsions and ancillary products to the laminate industry. In addition to high quality, forward-thinking technologies, Hexion prides itself on providing customers with top-notch technical assistance in developing products and honing processes to create the beautiful, functional and high performance materials today’s designers, architects, builders and regulators insist on.

OUR CUSTOMERS MAKE: ■ INDUSTRIAL OVERLAYS ■ IMPREGNATED DECORATIVE PAPER ■ LAMINATES ■ FLOORING ■ PB/MDF ■ FURNITURE, CABINETS AND DOORS

W E S U P P LY: ■ ECOBIND™ ultra-low emitting

resin technology for adhesives: UF, PRF, no-added UF (PVAs, EPIs, hot melt) ■ FENTAK™ additives for laminating and panel manufacture ■ PHENCAT™ catalysts ■ HELOXY™ additives ■ ASTRO™ amino and melamine resins for laminating & adhesives ■ CASCOREZ™ amino resins and emulsions ■ WONDERBOND™ waterborne adhesives ■ BORD’N-SEAL™ and CASCOWAX® wax emulsions ■ BAKELITE® phenolic resins

for panels and bonding of structural timber

180 East Broad Street • Columbus, OH 43215 P: 888-443-9466 E: info@hexion.com www.hexion.com 146

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Industrial Hygiene

Customer Service

Huntsman Polyurethanes Huntsman Polyurethanes understand that supplying MDI-based resin solutions to composite wood product manufacturers is only part of the equation. It also takes innovation, product development, engineering capabilities and an understanding of the industry, all backed by an experienced R&D team.

Huntsman Polyurethanes has dedicated engineers, technical experts, industrial hygienist and customer service representatives committed to the success of your business.

Our footprint in the Americas region spans from Canada all the way to Argentina, with 13 manufacturing sites, technical centers, customer support centers and system houses.

Dedicated to the composite wood products business for more than three decades, and unmatched in reliability, Huntsman Polyurethanes is ready to help our customers succeed.

Innovation

Supply Chain

OUR SOLUTIONS INCLUDE: ■ RUBINATE® MDI-based Polyurethane Binders and Adhesives ■ No Added Formaldehyde (NAF) Solutions for Wood-based Panels ■ Technical Expertise ■ Industrial Hygiene Expertise

OUR WOOD BINDING SOLUTIONS ARE USED IN: ■ Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) ■ Particleboard (PB) ■ Oriented Strand Board (OSB) ■ Wood Fiber Insulation Board (WFIB) RUBINATE® is a registered trademark of Huntsman Corporation or an affiliate thereof in one or more, but not all, countries.

10003 Woodloch Forest The Woodlands, Texas 77380 P: 905-609-0034 E: Michael_f_adams@huntsman.com www.huntsman.com/polyurethanes CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK AND TWITTER.

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Hutton Forest Products

Hutton Forest Products Inc. is a contract sales and marketing group representing

various mills focused on client impact, sales expansion, and marketing development.

Quality products, reliable distribution, knowledgeable people and innovative ideas.

PROU D PA RT N E R OF T H E B E ST I N T H E I N DU ST RY Pantone 348 Green

Pantone 348 Green & Pantone 375 Green tree

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320 Pinebush Road • Cambridge, ON N0B 1E0 Canada P: 519-620-4374 F: 519-620-4371 • www.hfpi.ca 148

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY Hymmen –

Machines and Lines for Excellent Surfaces Hymmen is a medium-sized mechanical and plant engineering company

with 125 years of tradition. We predominantly deal with industrial production technology for the large volume production of board materials or the surface finishing of board or roll materials.

Our headquarters with office buildings and production halls are located in the heart of Bielefeld, Germany. With 180 employees worldwide we work on investment projects for our customers in the following industries: ■ FURNITURE ■ FLOORING ■ DOORS/GATES ■ DECORATIVE LAMINATES ■ BUILDING MATERIALS ■ STEEL & ALUMINIUM ■ COMPOSITES & TECHNICAL LAMINATES

As highly innovative and forward-looking high-tech company we continuously develop and manufacture state-of-the-art machines and plants for our customers. Our products (machines and lines) are divided into the following areas: ■ DOUBLE BELT PRESSES ■ INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL PRINTING LINES ■ MULTI OPENING PRESSES ■ LAMINATING LINES ■ LINES FOR LIQUID COATING INCL. DIRECT PRINTING ■ CALANDER COATING INERT (CCI) ■ AUTOMATION AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY ■ SERVICE

Our customers profit from our technological partnership. We operate a spacious technical center and laboratory in

which we can test and optimize all production processes with customers’ original materials.

Our long-standing relationships with customers speak for themselves. Hymmen is the right partner for every customer seeking high-quality mechanical engineering combined with profound technological know-how, innovative strength

and development potential for its own products within our industry.

Theodor - Hymmen - Str. 3 • Bielefeld, NRW 33613 • DE P: +49 521 58060 E: sales@hymmen.com www.hymmen.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS I. Decor Exp. Imp Co., Ltd. I.Decor Exp. Imp Co., Ltd., founded Jan 2010, is a wholly owned subsidiary of T&H. We are professionals in decorative material, related products and technologies, including printed decorative paper, TFL,

finish foil, PVC film, etc., providing a better solution for customers.

2017, I.Decor introduced I Decor USA, bringing more to the market.

Our headquarters Guangdong T&H New Material Co., Ltd., a group stock-holding company, was founded in 2002. The company has 24 rotogravure printing lines for decor paper, PVC wrapping/vacuum foils, PIP finish foil and PU paper and 13 impregnation lines, producing melamine paper in different width from 830mm to 2130mm.

We have four subsidiaries located in Foshan, Guangdong and Hangzhou, Zhejiang with the brand names of T&H, T&C, I-DECOR, H&J, MasterDecor, and E-PoFo Foil. We offer full service design capabilities for interior design, closet organizers, kitchen cabinetry, laminate flooring, office furniture, door, HPL, wall panels, etc.

Our company is certified as a national high-tech enterprise and we have an Engineering, Technology and R&D center. We invest US$2,000,000 annually in research and development and have published 15 invention patents, 40 functional patents and over 200 art and appearance patents, which has resulted in unique material and design development providing international trend perspectives for our downstream customers.

PRODUCTS: ■ DECOR PAPER ■ TFL ■ FINISH FOIL ■ PVC FOIL

No. 10 Xile Street, Leping Town, Sanshui District, Foshan City, Canton, P. R. China 528137 P: +0086 757 87385868 F: +0086 757 87381508 E: sales@i-decors.com Tim Zattau • President • I Decor USA LLC P: 541.801.4651 E: info@idecorusa.com www.i-decors.com

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY IMEAS Inc. IMEAS is a Global manufacturer of Heavy-Duty, State-of-the-Art Sanders,

with headquarters and primary manufacturing in Italy.

IMEAS has representation offices in North America, Australia, America and China, with production plants in Italy and China - and a network of very expert and competent agents in most countries.

The name IMEAS, acronym for “Industrial Machines and Special Equipment” defines the charter of the company from the start: the creation of complex machines with advanced technology and, above all, bound to solve production problems and to develop brand new products to improve the quality and profitability of its customer’s processes. 2016 marked the company’s 50th Anniversary of Innovation and Service to its customers.

SERVICES: ■ RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ■ TEST AND SIMULATION ■ INSTALLATION ■ OPERATORS TRAINING ■ AFTER SALES SUPPORT (spare parts

& onsite technical assistance)

PRODUCTS: ■ COMBI & MODULA SANDERS ■ CROSS BELT SANDING MACHINES ■ ULTRA FINISHING (UF) MACHINES ■ HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE (HPL) CALIBRATING

1125 Commerce Dr., Ste. 200 Peachtree City, Ga 30269 P: 678-364-1900 F: 678-364-1920 www.imeasinc.com

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Industrial Wood Products, Inc.

FSC 100% NAUF PLATFORMS ■ FOR VENEER, FLOORING SUBSTRATE, HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE, PAPER LAMINATING, PAINTING ■ MANY SIZES AND THICKNESS AVAILABLE ■ VARIOUS FACES: BIRCH, FALCATA, MDF, PAPER, ALUMINUM ■ CORES OPTIONS: • Multiply Birch • European Pine • Falcata • Lumber • Rubber • Cork • Foam

■ SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT VENEER CORE

Industrial Wood Products, Inc. P.O. Box 1693 • Herndon, VA 20172 P: 703-435-6486 E: mlubina@iwpwood.com www.industrialwoodprod.com 152

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MASTERS: DESIGN Interprint

“Think global, act local” – that is the philosophy pursued by Interprint for nearly 50 years. With 1,200 employees worldwide, the Interprint Group is one of the worldwide leading décor printers.

Our designs decorate the surfaces of all types of wood-based panels that are processed into furniture, flooring and used for interior finishing.

Interprint’s wood, stone and abstract designs are eye-catching because of an authenticity that is at the foundation of Interprint’s corporate culture.

Interprint, Inc. 101 Central Berkshire Blvd.

Pittsfield, MA 01201 P: 413-443-4733 F: 413-443-6940 E: sales@interprint.com www.interprint.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Kastamonu Entegre

Kastamonu Entegre, one of two major multinational companies of Hayat Holding, envisions becoming a global brand in the wood-based panels industry. It works to meet the expectations of its clients at the highest level by

adding value to the comfortable living areas with its high quality, innovative, reliable and environmentally friendly products. Kastamonu Entegre is a global power with 1 billion Euro consolidated turnover realized in 2016, ranking

number 4 in the sector in Europe and 7th in the world. Kastamonu Entegre has 16 plants in seven countries at

11 locations. In Turkey, it has plants in Kastamonu, Gebze, Balıkesir, Samsun, Tarsus and Adana, and it also has facilities in Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Bosnia Herzegovina and USA. Today, with approximately 5700 employees from Central America to India, it exports to over 96 countries.

PRODUCTS: ■ RAW AND MELAMINE FACED PARTICLEBOARD ■ RAW AND MELAMINE FACED MDF ■ LAMINATE FLOORING ■ HIGH GLOSS PANEL ■ DOOR SKIN ■ WORKTOP AND OTHER VALUEADDED PRODUCTS FOR THE FURNITURE, DECORATION AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES

Mahir Iz Cad. N0: 25 Altunizade • Istanbul, Uskudar Tr 34662 P: +90 216 554 30 00 F: +90 216 474 00 64 E: info@keas.com.tr • www.keas.com.tr 154

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MASTERS: DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY KCD Software

C U S T OM C A B I N E T/C L O S E T S OF T WA R E

A virtually unlimited color and texture palette combo puts designers in the driver’s seat for showing off trending materials in their designs. Custom creations come alive with handle, hinge and door selections, modifiable door styles,

custom and standard moldings, countertops, edging and more – all in vivid 3D. Create a complex kitchen job in 30 minutes or less, send it to nest, and seemlessly route your panel of choice. Create custom: ■ KITCHENS, BATHS, CLOSETS, ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS MURPHY BEDS, GARAGES, OFFICES, AND MORE ■ TOUCHSCREEN OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE PC TABLET USE ■ FLOOR PLANS, ELEVATIONS, DIMENSIONED DRAWINGS ■ COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CABINETRY ■ WALL AND FLOOR MOUNTED CLOSETS ■ PROPOSALS, PARTS LISTS, DOOR & DRAWER REPORTS

Agile Shop™ manufacturing offers more competitive design and building solutions for emerging markets in today’s custom industry. Go directly from design to: ■ CNC MACHINING ■ CABINOTCH ® INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS ■ TRADITIONAL CUT LIST

Try it!

Finished Oceanside Hearth shown above. Designed, manufactured and built by The Webhannet Co. using KCD’s CNC Commander.

Photo realistic 3D

http://bit.ly/KCDmasters Free live technical support.

Software You Can Build On.™

www. KCDsoftware.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Kerfkore Company

Kerfkore Company is a manufacturer of trademarked bendable substrates, lightweight structural composite panels and architectural panels. These products allow for the creation of numerous designs that open the

opportunity to produce curves and innovative products as vast as your imagination. No matter what type of curve or lightweight needs you may have, we have a product that can provide quicker results that are more

PRODUCT LINE:

accurate, with higher quality, and easier to fabricate than traditional

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methods. We are committed to providing “green” products that can have a

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positive impact on our environment and also help you achieve some of the

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qualifications needed for the USGBC’s LEED certification program.

n FLEXBOARD GREEN n TIMBERFLEX n ECONOKORE n FOAMKORE n FOAMKORE GREEN n BALSAKORE n BEADBOARD

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MASTERS: MATERIALS King Plastic Corporation

King DuraStyle® Custom Cabinet Door Program combines

King StarBoard® ST, the original environmentally stabilized polymer sheet with designer styles, and state-of-the-art

CNC fabrication. The high-density polyethylene will not

warp, rot or delaminate. King DuraStyle® is ideal for outdoor areas where there may be water, high humidity and moisture. They will never need painting or refinishing.

The doors come in 46 styles and nine standard colors.

Custom styles, sizes and colors are available upon request.

The King DuraStyle® Custom Cabinet Door Program puts precision door and panel fabrication within reach of cabinet makers that either don’t have the resources to CNC route the doors or don’t want to mix polymer shavings into their wood waste stream.

LIFETIME OF F UNCTION A ND DUR A BILIT Y: ■ OUTDOOR DURABILITY WITH INDOOR STYLE ■ GENUINE KING STARBOARD® ST MATERIAL ■ CUSTOM MADE TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS ■ STATE-OF-THE-ART CNC FABRICATION ■ PERFECTLY MATCH YOUR CABINETRY ■ CUSTOM ENGRAVING AVAILABLE ■ FAST TURNAROUND ■ DOORS ARE EASY TO ORDER ■ 46 DOOR STYLES ■ 9 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM ■ CUSTOM STYLES, SIZES AND COLORS AVAILABLE

1100 N. Toledo Blade Blvd.

North Port, FL 34288 P: 941-493-5502 F: 941-497-3274 E: sales@kingplastic.com www.kingplastic.com

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MASTERS: DESIGN Kings Mountain International

With the wide variety of products, combined with the creativity of developing customized solutions, we are your innovative partner for high end press plates and precision grinding.

The directive at Kings Mountain International, Inc. has always been its sensitivity to the changing marketplace, the industries we serve and a dedication to provide innovative solutions to the most

complex manufacturing challenges.

Our experienced staff is utilizing state of the art computer technology to present design variations and solutions prior to production.

Custom tailored soft and hardware is used to transfer the digital artwork to the steel plates.

Digital chemical machinery guaranties a natural and consistent image reproduction throughout the plate manufacturing.

Kings Mountain International’s most modern texturing and ability to provide excellent gloss and depth consistency on our matte and textured finishes.

PRODUCTS: ■ PRECISION TOLERANCE GRINDING ■ HPL & LPL

� Supermatte, Mirror & Mattes � Custom Finishes, Pearl & Stipple � Mechanical Textures, Chemically Etched Textures � Woodgrain & Cathedral, Flooring Laminate Finishes � Synchronized Finishes ■ HARDBOARD & TECHNICAL LAMINATE

1755 S Battleground Ave. • Kings Mountain, NC 28086 P: 704-739-4227 F: 704-739-4223 • www.kmiinc.net 158

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MASTERS: MATERIALS KML designer finishes

KML designer finishes is “North America’s boutique laminator.” Owned and operated by the Wanker family, KML mostly focuses on thermally-fused decorative panels, and

is proud to manufacture high-end, American-made, eco-friendly products. Incredibly

responsive and efficient, KML constantly operates 8 presses, outputting 4,000 panels a

day – available in over 800 colors and 8 designer finishes.

T E X T U R E S T H AT A R E C U T A BOV E

Their trademark texture, EDGEWOOD, revolutionized the laminate industry by delivering the look and feel of exotic wood at a fraction of the cost. As of summer 2017, they’ll be

offering a new one-of-a-kind texture: Vintage. With Vintage, designers will be able to get the look and tactile response of reclaimed wood, complete with saw marks, in a more

durable, consistent, and economical form. Their eco-friendly substrate options have helped KML earn certification to Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) Single Chain-of-

Custody Standards (FSC® C005123). Contact them today and receive a complimentary sample of their high-quality thermally fused laminate.

FLAGSHIP OFFERINGS: ■ THE EDGEWOOD FINISH ■ THE ALLUSION FINISH ■ THE VINTAGE FINISH ■ THE MEDITERRANEAN COLLECTION

1616 East Saint Paul Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98421 P: 888-358-5075 F: 253-475-7517 www.kmldesignerfinishes.com

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MASTERS: DESIGN Lamigraf

Lamigraf is a global leader in decorative paper printing. Our customers enjoy our range of products (decorative paper, finish foils (pre-impregnated) and melamine-impregnated paper) to cover a wide range of surfaces, from furniture to floors, kitchens to interior finishes.

Lamigraf has cutting-edge gravure printing machines with up to 5 printing units for the production of decorative paper. Our experienced printing professionals are responsible for ensuring consistent product

quality that meets our customers’ requirements.

OUR DESIGN TEAM

Our design team has extensive experience of identifying global and local trends. This knowledge is reflected in the design process, the

first step in our production process. To identify these trends, our

designers attend international trade fairs, visit other factories that are at the cutting edge for defining materials, colours and designs and they are continuously in contact with architects, interior designers, journalists, bloggers and other trendsetters. The aim of all of this is to

offer our customers solutions that fit in with current and future trends in decorative paper.

CERTIFIED QUALITY

Lamigraf has implemented controls at each of the different stages of its production process, as well as in its products, to ensure the optimal

quality of its services. In 2010, Lamigraf was awarded the International

Chain of Custody Certification from the Forest Stewardship Council

(FSC®), which guarantees that the raw materials used in its products come from sustainably managed forests.

L A M I G R A F, S . A .

C/Mas Dorca, 14-16 Ametlla Park 08480 L’AMETLLA DEL VALLÈS BARCELONA - SPAIN P: +34 93 8431888 F: +34 93 8432089 www.lamigraf@lamigraf.com L A M I G R A F, I N C .

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Lamination Technology Industries

LTI is a leader in manufacturing Laminated Panels, Component Cabinet Parts, Specialty Hardwood Veneer Panels, and Cabinet Door and Specialty Products. We combine state-of-the-art manufacturing technology with the latest

design trends to create panels, components and finely crafted doors for cabinet, closet, furniture and the construction industry. We offer a diverse mix of foils, vinyls, domestic and import hardwood veneers, thermofoil products, acrylics,

and value added services so you get exactly what you want, when you want it. Service together with quality products have made us a company that you can depend on for your needs. Big or small we have you covered. Our offering

includes but is not limited to these products.

PRODUCTS: ■ ROLLED MELAMINE PANELS ■ ROLLED VINYL PANELS ■ RIGID VINYL PANELS ■ MELAMINE SHELVING ■ MELAMINE CLOSET COMPONENTS ■ DRAWER SIDES ■ SPECIALTY HARDWOOD PANELS ■ RECONSTITUTED HARDWOOD PANELS ■ DUALAM HARDWOOD/MELAMINE PANELS ■ CORK BOARD ■ CRAFT CORE ■ THERMOFOIL DOORS ■ THERMOFOIL COMPONENTS ■ CUSTOM CUTTING, BANDING AND ROUTING

1213 Avenue C • White City, OR 97503 P: 541-826-7767 E: jerry@ltionline.net www.ltiproducts.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Lamitech

Welcome to Lamitech, leading brand of decorative high pressure laminates. We have one of the most complete portfolios in the market, characterized by a wide offering of designs and products, utilizing the highest level of

innovation and technology.

Our modern and spacious manufacturing site is located at the port of Cartagena, Colombia, on the Caribbean Sea,

where we have the ideal place to grow, to meet the demanding changes and needs of different markets and new technologies, and to allow us to offer short response times in exporting.

PRODUCTS

HPL

n HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE Lamitech manufactures high pressure decorative laminates with kraft and decorative papers impregnated with thermostable resins, at very high pressures and temperatures. The result is a laminate with the best mechanical properties on the market for furniture or surface coating. Its postformability allows the development of multi-curved edges with countless possibilities for kitchen worktops, cabinets, bathrooms, offices and other commercial and institutional applications. n XTREME MATTE Our special finish with an extremely matte surface. Due to its composition, Xtreme Matte offers high-impact resistance and is easy to clean.

Xtreme Matte is for vertical and horizontal applications, such as cabinets, drawer fronts, doors and furniture partitions, among others.

Xtreme Matte WT is for the most demanding horizontal applications, requiring high scratch resistance, such as kitchen surfaces and worktops.

Xtreme Matte

EX2 Compact

n EX2 COMPACT A thick, solid, high pressure decorative laminate with antibacterial attributes (anti-fungal and anti-microbial protection) for exterior horizontal applications. Strong and durable, with extreme impact, scratch and wear resistance, EX2 Compact is ideal for countertops and tabletops used in public areas such as food courts, cafes and restaurant chains. n DIGITAL Our digital printing system offers custom designs, using pictures, text and corporate images on high pressure decorative laminates, with the strength and durability of our traditional laminates. n PANELEX A thermostable architectural panel that is used as wall cladding in ventilated facades.

Available in a range of colors and designs and a variety of sizes and thicknesses, it is an ideal material for facades where efficient indoor temperature control, acoustics management, energy saving and easy maintenance is required.

Digital

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MASTERS: MATERIALS MASISA

MASISA is the largest producer and marketer of wood particle and fiber boards for furniture and interior architecture in Latin America. Serving the American market as well, with an integrated portfolio that add

value to finished furniture and interiors projects.

MASISA owns 4 high tech industrial complexes in Mexico that produce a wide range of boards complying with the strictest quality and sustainability standards.

PRODUCTS: ■ MASISA MDF: Wood fiberboard.

■ MASISA PANEL: Wood particle boards.

■ MASISA MELAMINE: Boards coated with decorative paper and resins.

■ MASISA VENEERS: Boards coated with natural wood veneer.

■ MASISA ACCESSORIES: Fittings, sliding and removable systems.

■ MASISA CHEMICALS: Resins and other chemicals.

Ixcel Amezcua • Export Manager Av. Jaime Balmes 8, piso 8- 801 Col. Los Morales, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de Mexico 11510 P: +52 1 55 2300 3718 E: ixcel.amezcua@masisa.com www.masisa.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Northern Contours

25 YEARS OF INNOVATION

Since 1992, Northern Contours has led the industry in manufacturing flat & membrane pressed components in materials such as durable 3D Laminate, High Gloss Acrylic, and Exotic Wood Veneer. With these materials we craft

quality one-piece and five-piece Kitchen cabinet doors, bath & closet cabinet doors, floating shelves, work surfaces and custom commercial fixtures. We also offer a full line of accessories and surfacing options to complete cabinet refacing projects. We provide our quality components to the following markets:

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■ KITCHEN AND BATH CABINETS ■ CLOSETS & HOME ORGANIZATION ■ CABINET REFACING:

Residential, Commercial, Multifamily Housing ■ RTA FURNITURE & CONTRACT MANUFACTURING ■ STORE FIXTURES ■ HEALTHCARE DESIGN ■ OFFICE FURNITURE

Northern Contours has five manufacturing facilities located in three states to provide convenient coverage throughout the USA and North America. Northern Contours employs over 450 people operating in more than 420,000 square feet.

PRODUCTS ■ SUPERMATTE 3DL SHAKERS ■ FENIX NTM® NANOTECH MATTE ■ FLOATING SHELVES ■ ACRYLIC CABINET DOORS ■ SPECIALTY WOOD VENEER ■ TEXTURED 3DL & WOOD VENEER ■ ALUMINUM FRAME DOORS ■ 3DL & WOOD VENEER SURFACES

1355 Mendota Heights Rd., #100 St.Paul, Minnesota 55120 P: (866) 344-8132 F: (651) 695-1714 www.northerncontours.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Olon Industries Inc.

Olon is one of North America’s leading single source manufacturers of quality component and custom solutions serving the furniture and cabinet industry for over 35 years and from 5 facilities. Our capabilities include moulding profile shaping

and wrapping, CPL production, producing drawer components as well as post processing capabilities such as CNC machining, cut to size, drilling, end foiling, end capping and installing inserts. As well, Olon offers a unique TFL synergy program called NEXGEN™ which provides exact matching components to the industry in over 220 TFL colours.

Olon creates simplicity in sourcing with our one-stop-shop approach for architects, designers and builders requiring

NEXGEN™ and custom components. Our products are used in the kitchen & bath, closet, office furniture, hospitality, healthcare, educational and store fixture market segments.

OUR PRODUCTS INCLUDE: n NEXGEN™ & CUSTOM WRAPPED 5 PIECE DOOR MOULDINGS n NEXGEN™ & CUSTOM WRAPPED ACCESSORY MOULDINGS n CUSTOM PROFILE MOULDINGS n NEXGEN™ LINK25 FORMABLE LAMINATE & CUSTOM LAMINATES n NEXGEN™ EDGEBANDING n MITERFOLD DRAWER COMPONENTS n SOLID WOOD & PLYWOOD DRAWER COMPONENTS

Photo Courtesy of Cuisines Beauregard

Photo Courtesy of Teknion

42 Armstrong Avenue • Georgetown, ON L7G 4R9, CA P: 800-387-2319 F: 905-877-7383 E: info@olon.com • www.olon.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS OMNOVA Solutions

OMNOVA Solutions is a global innovator of decorative surfaces, delivering solutions that influence the quality, appearance and functionality of interior environments. OMNOVA Laminates serve a broad range of residential and

commercial markets providing on-trend designs with enhanced performance. Our laminates offer the design flexibility for cutting-edge interior construction, inspiring design innovation for a variety of applications including cabinetry,

3D textured walls, millwork and other architectural elements.

THE OMNOVA ADVANTAGE: n DOMESTIC DESIGN, MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION n INDUSTRY-LEADING PROTECTIVE COATINGS that

enhance performance with stain and scratch resistance n ONE OF THE INDUSTRY’S LARGEST DESIGN LIBRARIES with an extensive offering of stock designs n CUSTOM CAPABILITY to help you quickly create unique

or differentiated products OMNOVA offers a broad range of material solutions to meet your performance, design, cost and fabrication requirements. n PAPER LAMINATES

provide an attractive, functional and affordable alternative to solid wood components Photo courtesy of Soelberg Industries

n FLAT LAMINATES

for widespread decorative and functional applications n 3D LAMINATES

can be membrane-pressed or vacuum-formed, eliminating the need for T-molding, edgebanding and visible seams n surf(x)® 3D LAMINATES

for seamless edges and enhanced performance through industry-leading surf(x) coating

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Panel Processing, Inc.

Panel Processing is a flat panel laminator, coater and fabricator of components that take our customer’s concepts and make them a reality. The 100% employee owned company started over 45 years ago as a pegboard manufacturer. Today

our slatwall, laminated panels, casework, cabinet components and more can be found in store fixtures, kitchens, closets, schools and RTA furniture to name a few. With a continued dedication to serving our customers, we have grown to over

eleven manufacturing plants in six states to fit our customer’s growing needs.

With Panel Processing comes the latest in CNC machines, laminators and other manufacturing equipment so we can cut, drill, bore, paint, punch, edge band, roll coat, curtain coat, screen print and laminate whatever your project requires – making reality happen.

OUR PRODUCTS INCLUDE: ■ CABINET & DRAWER COMPONENTS ■ SHELVING ■ HPL & TFL PANELS ■ WOODGRAIN PAINTED PANELS ■ VENEER COMBINATION PANELS ■ SLATWALL & PEGBOARD ■ STORE FIXTURE COMPONENTS ■ CHALKBOARD & MARKERBOARD

120 North Industrial Highway • Alpena, Michigan 49707 • US P: 800-433-7142 F: 989-356-9000 E: solutions@panel.com WEB: www.panel.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Plummer Forest Products

Plummer Forest Products purchased Potlatch’s Post Falls, Idaho particleboard plant in March of 2010. Under the new ownership this particleboard plant became the first mill in North America to produce wood particleboard using a formaldehyde free resin system. Key investments in equipment upgrades, environmental performance, safety, and value

added processing have revitalized the plant’s future.

In early 2016, continuing with its commitment for producing sustainable, quality products PFP reengineered the board and reintroduced all PFP products under the EnStron brand. EnStron means environmentally strong, and under Plummer Forest Products’ direction the plant will continue to develop products to meet the needs of the green building market.

EnStron Products: ■ EnStron Underlayment ■ EnStron Underlayment Plus ■ EnStron Industrial – M1, M2, M3i ■ EnStron Moisture Resistant – MR10, MR50 ■ EnStron Fire Resistant ■ EnStron Door Core – LD2

Beneath it all... there’s EnStron

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Premier EuroCase

Celebrating 30 years of US manufacturing and innovation,

Premier EuroCase is a full-service panel processor that specializes in lamination, custom components, store fixtures,

and cut-to-size slab, three-piece, and five-piece doors.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, our 300,000 square foot modern manufacturing facility is complete with an automated

warehouse, world-class processing technology, and the industry’s most efficient processes.

Our vertical integration strategy enables us to produce our Reflekt, UltraMatte, Ion, Roücke HD and Roücke TFL product lines on-site within the industry’s fastest lead time.

Our extensive product offerings, comprehensive custom capabilities and distributor network gives us the opportunity to service various markets nationwide including; residential,

commercial, and multifamily housing; education; healthcare;

PRODUCTS:

hospitality; office furniture; and retail store fixtures.

■ LAMINATED PANELS ■ SLAB DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS ■ THREE-PIECE DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS ■ FIVE-PIECE DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS ■ CUSTOM COMPONENTS ■ STORE FIXTURES

PRODUCT LINES: ■ REFLEKT HIGH-GLOSS ACRYLIC ■ ULTRAMATTE SOFT-TOUCH MATTE ACRYLIC ■ ION DECORATIVE HIGH-GLOSS PVC ■ ROÜCKE HD STRUCTURED MELAMINE ■ ROÜCKE THERMOFUSED MELAMINE ■ HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATES

12000 E. 56th Ave. • Denver, CO 80239 P: 303-373-9718 E: sales@premiereurocase.com www.premiereurocase.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Quest Engineering Inc.

In a world with many companies offering many different types of products, Quest Engineering, Inc. focuses solely on full overlay cabinetry and complimenting custom products. With this focus we are able to provide both contemporary and transitional leading design products with high functionality, ergonomics, and efficiency of space.

Our skilled team of customer advocates, product specialists, engineers, production managers, and operations team rely on a continuous improvement philosophy to pave the road to success. Change is not a dirty word at Quest, we not only love change, we embrace it. Sometimes, that change does not work like the vision… but we learn from that exercise and

move forward.

PRODUCTS: ■ CABnX – KITCHEN & BATH CABINETS ●

Quality constructed frameless cabinets

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Exclusive Quest standard Metal drawer boxes

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15 different door and drawer styles

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68 different colors - varying from textured TFL, Thermal Structured Surface, High Gloss acrylics, & SuperMatte Kitchen organization accessories – Pantry pull outs, trash pull outs, lazy susans and many more organizational products

■ CLOzX – CLOSETS & ORGANIZERS ●

A combination of varying traditional closet component configurations to create custom storage solutions – Easy to install, pre-cut & pre-drilled components – Variety of door and drawer styles – 30 contemporary colors to choose from – Extensive variety of hardware finishes

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Accessories to enhance organizational needs – Laundry rooms – Mud rooms – Garages

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MASTERS: MATERIALS American RENOLIT Corporation RENOLIT is a manufacturer of 3D and 2D Roll Laminates and decorative lightweight

wood-plastic composite sheets. RENOLIT creates surfacing materials which meet the highest demands in terms of design, quality and performance. Our laminates are used

on components and panels in retail interiors, healthcare office systems, and hospitality.

Attributes of RENOLIT laminates include excellent impact and wear resistance. Design with the flexibility of contoured shapes and seamless soft edged components.

The RENOLIT Group is an international leader in the manufacture of high-quality plastic films and related products for technical applications.

This independent family-owned business, which has been setting benchmarks for quality and innovation for 70 years, now employs a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees at more than 30 production sites and sales entities. The RENOLIT brand enjoys a worldwide reputation for technical expertise, modern product design and customer-oriented service.

PRODUCTS: â&#x2013; RENOLIT 3D FILMS

Supplied as decorative surfacing for lamination to machined fibreboard (MDF) using a thermoforming process â&#x2013; RENOLIT 2D FILMS

The widest range of highly-developed 2D industrial films to choose from, with a whole series of qualities, characteristics and processing options that cover almost every application.

301 Berkeley Drive, Suite B Swedesboro NJ 07470 P: 973-706-6912 F: 856-467-4880 E: designamerica@renolit.com www.renolit.com/design/en/

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MASTERS: MATERIALS REXIN

Founded in 1996, REXIN focuses on research and innovation and becomes the leading HPL (High Pressure Laminate) maker in China. Driven by challenges and delivering constant innovations, REXIN has been setting and surpassing benchmarks for quality laminates worldwide.

REXIN laminates are manufactured in strict accordance with the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ASTM G21, JIS Z 2801, ISO 22196 criteria and meet or exceed the performance requirements of NEMA standard, European National Standards (BS EN438) and International Standard (ISO 4586-2) for high pressure decorative laminates.

Moreover, REXIN laminates have been certified according to the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification Program, GREENGUARD Children and Schools Certification Program for Low Emitting Products and under the Singapore Green Labeling Scheme.

PRODUCTS: Besides laminates, REXIN has various specialty products to meet versatile applications. n Custom Laminate • Class A Fire-retardant Laminate • Static Dissipative Laminate • Chemical Resistant Laminate • Compact Laminate n PREFINISHED REAL WOOD VENEER, with state of the art surface processing and finishing, perfect for preserving its wonderful nature and perfect matching for every desire, style and taste; n KBStyling™–TAIKA: Non-combustible melamine panel, perfect for bathtub refinishing, bathroom renovation and kitchen renovation with waterproof and fireproof properties; n KBStyling™–CLEAN TOUCH PANEL: a new work surface material, ideal for countertops and functional tops with beauty, easy fabrication and installation, good for replacing artificial stones;

As a member of NBMDA, we are looking for distributors to provide more solid services.

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MASTERS: MATERIALS RIKEN USA Corporation

Riken is a Japanese leading manufacturer of 3D Laminates and Steel Lamination Films. Our sales office was established in 1995 as the North

American Sales and Distribution office for Riken Technos Corporation. Riken’s 3D Laminates are suitable for residential cabinet components and doors, as well as for various commercial finishes such as office furniture, store fixtures, RV interiors, and other building materials. Our products are receiving high praise from various industries due to their high functionality and high quality as

well as their aesthetics design. Known for superior UV resistance and lot-to-lot consistency, Riken’s films provide unsurpassed levels of laminating quality.

FI LM TY PES: PVC and Non-PVC FI N I SHES: High Gloss • Matte •

• Satin • Scratch Resistant DT • Pearlescent • Metallic • • SOFT FEEL supermatte • PATTERN S: Solid • Woodgrain •

• Abstract • Granites •

26200 Town Center Dr. Suite 135 • Novi, MI 48375 P: 248-513-3511 F: 248-513-3510 • www.riken-usa.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Roseburg Forest Products

Roseburg Forest Products manufactures particleboard, MDF and thermally fused laminate panels at four manufacturing facilities in the U.S. We own and manage our own forestland and proudly produce the most widely specified brands of

composite wood panels in North America.

OUR PRODUCTS ARE USED FOR: ■ CABINETRY ■ FURNITURE ■ CASEWORK ■ SHELVING ■ MOULDINGS ■ DOORS ■ COMPONENTS ■ DECORATIVE WALL PANELS ■ ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK ■ COUNTERTOPS

With three LEED® Green Associates on staff, Roseburg is able to support your needs in the green building sector with sustainable products and knowledgeable staff. From a wide variety of panel cores engineered for specific applications, to numerous decorative surface options, we have the solutions you need.

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY Salice America Inc. Salice America, Inc. has been active in the U.S. market for over 25 years. Based in Charlotte, NC, Salice

America was founded in 1989 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arturo Salice S.p.A. With its presence and the creation of an all U.S. team, Salice has demonstrated since its inception the determination to be near the U.S. customers in order to better serve and understand their needs. Following suit, in 1993, Salice America opened a satellite warehouse in Los Angeles (Rancho Cucamonga), CA as an

additional service to our customers in the West. Thanks to the two strategically located warehouses, Salice

America has been able to optimize the rapid distribution of all three Salice group products throughout the national territory. The determination has proven to be successful and has led to an impressive sales growth.

Salice America is today one of the leaders in the supply of components to U.S. kitchen cabinet manufacturers.

OPENING LIFTING SLIDING STORING…ALL FROM SALICE For every type of movement… the answer is Salice. A comprehensive range of products that combines excellence in research-based design and technical expertise to provide solutions for every domestic cabinet application.

■ HINGES AND MOUNTING PLATES ■ LIFT SYSTEMS ■ SLIDING DOOR SYSTEMS ■ RUNNERS AND DRAWER SYSTEMS ■ KITCHEN ACCESSORIES

2123 Crown Centre Drive • Charlotte, NC 28227 P: 800-222-9652 F: 704-841-7808 www.saliceamerica.com

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MASTERS: DESIGN Schattdecor

ONE SOURCE, UNLIMITED SOLUTIONS

Schattdecor has been a successful name in decor printing for over 30 years and in this time has hugely expanded its range of products. It is no longer just a printing firm, but instead offers complete and comprehensive surface solutions, tailor-made for its customers. The wide range of Schattdecor’s individual products – all of high quality and on-trend – range from authentically natural printed decors and brilliant impregnated papers to complete finished products. Each

year the family-run company based in Thansau, Germany, processes around 2.3 billion square metres of paper globally.

With more than 2,100 employees at a total of 14 sites around the world, the Group was able to generate a turnover of around 650 million euros in the 2016 financial year.

S U R FA C E S B Y S C H AT T DE COR The Printed Surfaces segment is extremely important for the company and forms the basis for many other products. In addition to its 34 rotogravure presses worldwide, Schattdecor has introduced the Palis 2250 industrial digital printing system which will open up new possibilities in decor printing and expand the product range.

The Impregnated Surfaces segment has been growing strongly and steadily in recent years, with 220 million square metres printed worldwide in 2016. Decolay Real – a completely new product – was just brought out and remains active in research and development. A complete system solutions in the field of impregnation is available.

In the Finished Surfaces segment, Schattdecor’s finish foils range features an array of individual applications for furniture, caravans and interior fittings. Under the labels Smartfoil by Schattdecor and Postfoil by Schattdecor, the company offers mix-and-match combinations of paper, resin and lacquer systems with a wide range of premium-quality surface effects, based on pre-impregnated or printed decor paper.

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MASTERS: DESIGN SESA SESA is producing since 1950 press moulds for the manufacturing of melamine faced chipboards and HPL laminates. It is known worldwide for its wide range

Cold, smooth touch.

Semi-matte & gloss effect.

Oxide very polished.

of finishes from the classis High Gloss to the recent SESA ONE collection and it continues researching new technologies to enhance the realism of the finishes. In addition, it offers to its customers the possibility to refurbish their press moulds,

granting the efficiency as per new ones and extending the lifespan of their products.

In 2000, SESA started in India for the production and the refurbishment of press moulds for the local market. From 2011, the company is completely taken over by the

Santori family, who founded SESA India. This new company, situated in Neemrana, in the state of Rajastan, thanks to the constant support of the Italian mother company, from a barren plot of land has been able to carve its predominant position in the market

granting the same European standards in quality and service.

Rustic, natural effect.

Low & super-matte gloss.

Warm feeling.

PRODUCTS: ■ PRESS MOULDS FOR:

• HPL

• TFL

• FLOORING

■ PRECISION GRINDING (max side 2500x6500)

Elegant, natural effect.

Softer, warm touch. Super-matte gloss.

Green Concept.

Texture similar to cotton, showing the fabric weave.

SESA S.p.A.: via Mantova, 12 • 21057 Olgiate Olona - Varese - Italy P: +39 0331 631388 F: +39 0331 677313 E: info@sesaplates.com • www.sesaplates.com

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY Smartech SUPERIOR PRODUCTS. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE. Membranes / Pressroom and Finishing Tools / 3D Laminate Storage Racks and the know-how to help you make the most of your production!

STEINBACH MEMBRANES Steinbach has supplied top-quality membranes since the beginning of 3D Laminate technology in a wide variety of silicone mixtures, thicknesses, and surfaces, as well as two types of natural rubber. Smartech has the right Steinbach Membrane for your application and the experience to help you choose the best material for your application.

STEADY|MIX This stand mixer eliminates fatigue and guesswork when mixing two-part adhesives, conversion varnish, or other finishing products. The Steady|Mix is adjustable for 1 to 5 gallon jobs, and ensures that whatever you need to add will be steadily and evenly incorporated into your base product for optimal performance.

EASY|AXIS Our foot-rotated turntable lets you turn parts being sprayed with adhesives or finishes completely hands-free. The tube shaped support column eliminates blow-back while you’re spraying. All outer surfaces are HDPE, guaranteeing easy cleanup of both glue and finish residue.

VERSA|TRIM The compact size makes trimming between cut-outs in close proximity far easier than with a larger knife. We engineered the Versa|Trim’s handle to ensure a flush trim in a single pass.

DURA | RACK This versatile and study rack holds glued and finished parts for safe, worry-free drying. Hefty powder-coated steel construction is built to last and can hold 1200+ lbs.

Replaceable, coated paper tubes cover the support rods to keep both the rack and your product clean.

3 D L A M I NAT E R O L L R A C K S Motorized and manual revolving racks are custom built to fit your space, needs, and budget. HS-Series motorized racks are as tall as 21’ and can hold up to 46 full-size rolls of 3D Laminate. The manually operated Revolving Rack holds up to 20 smaller rolls in under 80”. Both racks can be paired with a cut-to-length system and are easy to install.

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MASTERS: MATERIALS States Industries LLC States Industries LLC is a privately held, hardwood panel producer located in Eugene, Oregon, in the heart of America’s wood products manufacturing

region. We have established a reputation for innovation by consistently introducing products and processes targeted to improve our customer’s

capabilities and the value of their products.

Each workday at States, more than three hundred individuals bring their skill, ingenuity and dedication to the task of creating and supplying quality, hardwood panel products to North American woodworkers. Millwrights,

electricians, press operators, finish line technicians and all of States’ employees create a culture that supports and encourages the fullfillment of our customer’s requests. States maintains bills-of-material for more than 400,000 constructions and typically adds 10 new ones daily, each to meet a customer’s very specific application. No other manufacturer in our industry is more responsive to the specialized needs of woodworking.

PRODUCTS: ■ SOYSTRONG ■ APPLEPLY ■ NOVA ■ NOVA PEAK ■ NOVA LAB ■ VERSA ■ UPFRONT ■ ARMORCORE ■ XTRA ■ CUSTOM QUANTITIES (CQ4U) ■ COMPONABILITY ■ WALL PANELING

photo by Alex Wang

P.O. Box 41150 • Eugene, OR 97404 P: 541.688.7871 • 800.626.1981 E: info@Statesind.com • www.statesind.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS STEVENSWOOD ® STEVENSWOOD® is a full-line manufacturer of quality laminated products, from panels to furniture and cabinets. For more than 60 years, STEVENSWOOD® has provided added value to our customers through innovative engineering, design, and craftsmanship, along with expertise that leads to cost-effective solutions. Backed by the most extensive Quality Assurance program in the industry, Stevens Industries is committed to our customers with the specific products for present and future needs PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: ■ DECORATIVE LAMINATE PANELS ■ HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE SURFACES ■ COLLECTIONS with coordinated edgebanding,

panels, high impact surfaces, doors and mouldings ■ DUAL-SIDED TEXTURE MATCHED GRAINS ■ DESIGN-FOCUSED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ■ VARIETY OF LAMINATE AND CORE MATERIALS ■ WIDE SELECTION OF COLORS AND SIZES

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY Stiles Machinery Stiles specializes in putting new technology, new thinking to work for manufacturers of all sizes and industries.

As one of the world’s leading providers of advanced manufacturing equipment, we bring you quality machines – backed by our experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts and upgrade capabilities, and nationally accredited

education program. We are here to help you achieve new levels of performance and productivity.

Regardless of the changes in technology, the emergence of new materials, or fluctuations in the national and global economy, we’re here to stay, and to stay behind you every step of the way. We’re proud to have played a part in the success of thousands of businesses just like yours. For large production manufacturers or small shops, our Total

Production Solutions approach to manufacturing covers consulting and equipment integration, education, service, parts and so much more. We are your single source for the tools and the knowledge you need to stay ahead of your competition.

PANEL PROCESSING MACHINERY n BORING/DRILLING n CNC ROUTERS n EDGEBANDERS n FINISHING EQUIPMENT n GLUE SPREADERS n LAMINATORS/PRESSES n MATERIAL HANDLING n MEMBRANE PRESSES n PANEL SAWS n POSTFORMERS n PROFILE WRAPPERS n SANDING EQUIPMENT

3965 44th St. S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 P: 616-698-7500 F: 616-698-9411 www.stilesmachinery.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Synergy Thermal Foils

At Synergy we know that the manufacturing base creates a massive contribution to the local economies where they serve. The Manufacturing Institute notes, “Every dollar in final sales of manufactured products supports $1.40 in output from other sectors of the economy.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, of all sectors, manufacturing has the biggest multiplier effect. This is precisely why we source the best raw materials from all over the world to bring the best value to our customers. Our products have served European and Asian markets for decades by providing true and tested high-quality decorative surfaces to furniture and door manufacturers in over 50 countries and worldwide to every continent. We strive to bring the best possible products at the best possible price. We know that means providing a high-quality product free from defects and issues to provide an optimal manufacturing environment.

Synergy Thermal Foils can be flat-laminated, post-formed, membrane-pressed, miter-folded, and profile-wrapped for commercial furniture, residential furniture, store fixtures, kitchen cabinets, closet systems, kiosks, POP displays, profile wrapped products and endless other environments where decorative surfaces are used.

W H AT YOU C A N E X PE C T F ROM ST F: 1. PVC FROM ONE OF THE TOP 5 LARGEST PRODUCERS OF PVC 2. NO PLASTICIZER CONTENT IN OUR FILMS 3. UV-CURED TOP COAT 4. PRIMER IMPORTED FROM AUSTRIA 5. UV STABILIZERS USED IN OUR BASE FILMS 6. HIGH MAR AND SCRATCH RESISTANCE

STF North America serves both North and South America from South Florida providing easy export to Latin America.

Our North America stock range is only a tiny fraction of the design choices we can offer. We offer thousands of choices globally. Our 3D Laminate collection is based on the designs offered by domestic high pressure and low pressure laminators.

Our stock designs always have matching TFM, HPL and edge banding. This is not a restriction of what we can do for you on a custom run basis. We are happy to accommodate OEM programs or specialty programs to suit the needs of our customer’s by creating new designs or color matching designs. Feel free to contact us today for your special requirement. Our mission is to work with you in creating the best possible furniture and doors.

12175 NW 39th Street • Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA P: (954) 420-9553 F: (866) 783-4381 E: info@synergythermofoils.com www.synergythermofoils.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Tafisa® Canada Leading the way is second nature at Tafisa® Canada, owner and operator of North America’s largest particleboard manufacturing facility. Since its inauguration in 1992, the company has quadrupled its production, increased its employee base from 60 to 330 and firmly established itself as an industry leader.

Selling to both residential and commercial markets, Tafisa® has maintained a balanced share of business between Canada and the United States. Each week, more than 700 truckloads of wood fibre are

transformed into 300 truckloads of finished products – particleboard or decorative panels.

Tafisa®’s particleboard panels are manufactured using 100% recycled and recovered wood materials, meticulously selected to create high quality, consistent panels for furniture, millwork, cabinetry and

countertops saving millions of trees every year.

TAFISA® OFFERS TWO TYPES OF PARTICLEBOARD PANELS: ■ TAFIPAN®: CARB PHASE 2 COMPLIANT ■ TAFIPAN-EVOLO™: CARB ULEF (ULTRA LOW EMITTING FORMALDEHYDE) CERTIFIED

Tafisa® new TFL press represents an investment of over 15 million dollars and includes cutting-edge embossed and in-register (EIR) technology. This production line enables Tafisa® to offer two-sided embossed and in-register textures panels in two dimensions, 4' x 8' and 5' x 9' – an industry first enabling Tafisa® to set new standards.

The first in the Sommet Series™, VIVA™ comes in three different wood structures: Elegant, Rustic and Planked Effect and 10 exquisite colours – precision-engineered to maintain the same synchronized texture, panel after panel.

The new series and texture complements Tafisa Canada’s Prelude Series™, which includes the renowned Origen, Alto, Isola, Urbania, Smoothwood and Crystalite collections.

Tafisa®’s decorative panels (TFL) are available in 100 standard colour and texture combinations. The collection comes with the most comprehensive complementary products program of the industry.

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY Thermwood Corporation Thermwood Corporation, located in Southern Indiana and established in 1969, offers an extensive line of both three, four and five axis CNC machining centers ideally suited for the production, fabrication & trimming of

wood, plastics, non-ferrous metals, composites and other advanced materials. Some of these applications consist of Nested-Based panel production, solid wood, Roller Hold-Down machines for upholstery frames and much more including the All New Cut Ready, Cut Center that doesn’t require any programming.

Thermwood also manufactures a line of Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) systems that incorporates both the additive and subtractive process on the same machine. Thermwood is deeply involved in CNC technology and development, incorporating a high level of smart control technology in its products.

Thermwood CNC machining centers and additive systems are engineered using the most advanced CAD/CAM and structural analysis software. All weldments are fully stress relieved and the final machine is calibrated using threedimensional volumetric compensation. We operate a well-equipped and staffed demonstration facility where we demonstrate the specific system we recommend to each customer, actually producing the customers’ parts while they watch. This increases confidence and eliminates technical risk.

Thermwood is a US based company with dealers and distributors worldwide. In addition to machine manufacturing and software development, Thermwood has a technical service organization that provides support, machine installation, training, retrofits, custom programming and production assistance.

904 Buffaloville Road • Dale, In 47523 P: 800-533-6901 F: 812-937-2956 www.thermwood.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Turners Falls Paper Company Turner Falls Papers is a leader in specialty papermaking because of innovation and product development.

We combine the high standards of our heritage with a papermaking vision, and our goal is not to become “another option” but “the only option” for designer and custom-made papers.

We are not a commodity paper mill but a specialty mill that will cater to small volumes, custom colors and technical grades.

Our nimbleness allows us to react to the changing needs of different paper markets. It is why we have prospered for 178 years.

Our new name replaces Paperlogic as we embark on an exciting endeavor with breakthrough technology. The rapidly evolving “paper for everything” marketplace requires innovation, and Turner Falls delivers.

PRODUCTS: ■ CNF OR CELLULOSE NANO FIBRILS – specialty fibers used as a functional

additive in papermaking to improve formation, strength and color retention.

■ FIBER CONTENT & INCLUSIONS – We run a wide array of fibers – 100

percent or blended, cotton, wood based, PCW and natural or synthetic inclusions blended for visual or functional need.

■ DÉCOR PAPERS – Used in the manufacture of high pressure and low

pressure laminates.

■ BASE PAPERS – For the unique requirements for saturating,

impregnating and coating.

■ ART PAPER – Watercolor, Charcoal, Mixed Media ■ MAT BOARD FACING PAPER – over 500 custom colors

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Uniboard Uniboard is a leading North American manufacturer of decorative composite wood panels. Its products are sold to distributors and finished goods manufacturers, which cater to the kitchen cabinet, furniture, office, home renovation and construction industries, as well as to the floor covering industry.

Uniboard’s TFL palette offers over 120 colours in 11 finishes offering superior quality, service and cutting edge technology. Uniboard® TFL features the latest in trends, making this premium collection easily ahead of the pack.

Our thermally fused laminate panels are available in all major markets and can be ordered in the industry’s widest selection of grades, sizes and thicknesses. Our laminate colours are perfectly matched to complementary products such as HPL, edgebanding and moulding so you can quickly and easily achieve your design goals.

SYNCHRONIZED FINISHES (EIR) Uniboard’s Woodprint Duo is a revolutionary TFL technology where the texture is seamlessly synchronized with the design on both sides of the decorative panel just as you would find on a real hardwoods or veneer. Uniboard is the first North American TFL producer capable of 2 sided synchronized textures. Unlike imported panels all our panels meet North American CARB2 emisison standards and are available in a standard 4x8 American format and thicknesses.

5555 Ernest Cormier • Laval, Québec, Canada H7C 2S9 TOLL FREE: 1-800-2635240 US SALES: 1-844-302-8585 www.uniboard.com

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY The Union Tool Corporation Small, medium and large hot melt roller coaters to cover applications as small as 6” and as large as 120”. Our hot melt roller coaters use hot melt adhesives (PUR, PSA, EVA) as easily as water-based adhesives can be applied to a variety

of substrates including wood, foam, plastic and steel. Perfect for table and counter tops, office partitions, door panels, entry and garage doors, RV wall, ceiling and floor panels. The unique heated roll design ensures a consistent, precisioncontrolled adhesive temperature and the hot oil heater under the coating area saves floor space.

Started by Karl J. Heinzelman in 1942, Union Tool is a family-owned business which manufactures automated machines and equipment to handle and process flat sheets, boards and panels made of wood, metal, glass, plastic, fiber, foam and

other materials in a conveyorized processing line. Custom manufactured equipment is also offered.

MACHINES: ■ FEEDING MACHINES ■ MOVING MACHINES ■ COATING MACHINES ■ GLUING MACHINES ■ LAMINATING MACHINES ■ STACKING MACHINES ■ SPECIALTY MACHINES

I N DU ST RY / A PPL IC AT IONS: ■ DOOR MANUFACTURING ■ EPS FOAM ■ PLASTIC PACKAGING & FORMING ■ PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) MANUFACTURING ■ RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) MANUFACTURING ■ METAL STAMPING, DRAWING AND FORMING ■ ARCHITECTURAL GLASS

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MASTERS: TECHNOLOGY Vortex Tool Company For 25 years, Vortex Tool Company has built a reputation as an innovator, manufacturing high performance router and insert cutting tools for the woodworking and plastics industries. From its facility in Schofield,

Wisconsin, Vortex produces tools with cutting edges in various grades of carbide, stellite, high-speed steel and polycrystalline diamond, and provides custom tool design, profiled inserts, retipping and sharpening services.

Vortex’s high-quality tools provide higher operating speeds, significantly longer tool life, and long-term value, having built a customer base of

over 5,000 companies. The latest tooling innovation, the XP “Extreme

Performance” Series, is the result of extensive testing performed on Vortex’s own CNC test router.

In addition to its standard line of router tools, Vortex has designed hundreds of tools for special applications. Custom tooling services will deliver tooling in typically three weeks. Customer service is a high priority – technical support staff is available to answer your questions when you need it, now! Vortex Tool maintains a huge inventory with over 10,000 tools in stock so most orders will ship the same day. Call Vortex today. Get the answers you need now and the best quality tooling designed to do the job right.

Visit www.vortextool.com to learn more and order online.

PRODUCTS: ■ WOOD TOOLING ■ PLASTIC TOOLING ■ INSERT TOOLING ■ MACHINE TOOL ACCESSORIES ■ SHARPENING SERVICES

5605 East Jelinek Avenue • Schofield WI 54476 • USA P: 1-800-355-7708 F: 715-355-7353 www.vortextool.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Walker Emulsions Walker Emulsions is a high quality manufacturer of sustainable emulsions and related chemistries. A division of Walker Industries, this 5th generation family owned Canadian company began in Niagara Falls, Ontario over 40 years ago creating asphalt emulsions for road construction and industrial markets. Today Walker Emulsions has expanded its product line

with locations in Burlington, Ontario, Portland, Oregon and Orangeburg, South Carolina. With its three locations, Walker Emulsions is well equipped to supply a wide range of emulsion products to the Canadian and US markets.

OUR PRODUCTS: ■ BIO-BASED EMULSIONS ■ PARRAFIN-BASED EMULSIONS ■ PULP & PAPER EMULSIONS ■ FOREST PRODUCTS EMULSIONS ■ CUSTOM FORMULATORS

WHY WE ARE INDUSTRY LEADERS: ■ State of the art R&D facilities and a team of experts with over 100 years of collective experience ■ Fully supported technical expertise on-line and through trial phases ■ Commitment to value added customer service and consistent top quality products ■ Commitment to the communities in which we operate ■ Commitment to the environment by using creative technical advancements

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P.O. Box 100 • Thorold, ON, CANADA L2V 3Y8 P: 1-888-636-1216 F: 905-336-1403 E: 190

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Welformed Welformed, a division of Genesis Products, engineers and manufactures molded and panel solutions. Our integrated team of engineers, product designers, materials experts and manufacturing managers partner with our customers to effectively deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions adapted to any customer design specifications. Compared to feltcovered wood and aluminum assemblies, Welformed’s molded components reduce costs, weight, waste and production time. From tessellating tiles and acoustical panels to office partitions and desk accessories, our proprietary process brings product to market faster – without sacrificing design and quality.

2924 East County Road 6 • Elkhart, IN 46514

OUR OFFERINGS: n DECORATIVE WALL PANELS n CEILING TILES n PARTITIONS n ACOUSTIC PANELS

OUR CA PA BILITIES: n LARGE FORMAT MOLDING n LASER CUT & ETCHING n 6 AXIS WATER JET n CUSTOM SHEET SIZE AND ROLLS

with automotive type-A surfaces, including:

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MASTERS: MATERIALS West Fraser MDF West Fraser produces top quality MDF panels at our WestPine (Quesnel, BC) and Ranger (Blue Ridge, AB) manufacturing facilities. Operational and manufacturing excellence is a key focus at these locations. Being a cost

effective and reliable producer is what drives partnerships with many of our customers.

As North America’s largest softwood lumber producer, West Fraser’s sawmill operations provide Ranger Board and WestPine with reliable, consistent, and high quality fiber to produce North America’s finest MDF. Combined with our ability to produce 2.5mm to 1-1/2" thick panels in a variety of widths, lengths, and grades, Ranger Board and WestPine

can meet the needs of virtually any LDF, MDF, or HDF requirements.

OUR MDF PRODUCTS ARE SUITABLE FOR A VAST RANGE OF APPLICATIONS: n POWDER COATING n MOULDINGS n SLATWALL n PANELING n DOORS – Solid Interior & Cabinet n HWPW CROSSBANDS n MELAMINE n FURNITURE n FLOORING Pantone 348 Green

Contact a Sales Rep today to discuss how our products can be a great fit for your business.

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• 3/8" – 1-1/2" (metric and imperial thicknesses) • 6'x24' multi-opening press • 1' through 6' widths available • Well known for machining and painting capabilities • Available Grades: Standard, Premium, Platinum • 2.5mm – 3/4" (metric and imperial thicknesses) • 100% No-Added-Formaldehyde • 10' wide continuous press • Excels in laminating, painting, and hardwoodplywood manufacturing (crossbands & core)

• Available Grades: EcoGold, EcoHD, EcoMR50 1250 Brownmiller Rd. Quesnel, BC Canada, V2J 6P5 P: 250-992-9254 F: 250-992-3034 E: mdf@westfraser.com • www.westfraser.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Weyerhaeuser Medium Density Fiberboard When it comes to value, what really counts is not how much the MDF costs, but how much it costs to use.

Not all MDF panels are alike and may differ by wood species, fiber size, binders, density and consistency.

All of these factors have a significant impact on key elements of your processing costs.

MDF QUA LIT Y IMPACTS: ■ CUTTING-TOOL LIFE ■ MACHINE CENTER THROUGHPUT SPEED AND AMP LOAD ■ MACHINED PROFILE QUALITY AS IT RELATES TO THE NEED FOR SANDING, FILLING AND OTHER STEPS PRIOR TO FINISHING ■ AMOUNT/THICKNESS OF COATING OR LAMINATING MATERIAL REQUIRED FOR ADEQUATE COVERAGE ■ DEFECT RATES ■ LABOR

We have developed several specialty product formulations, each enhancing the productivity and quality of specific end-use applications. There’s no doubt you’ll find the one to meet your requirements and surpass your expectations. For more information, visit our website. www.weyerhaeuser.com/ woodproducts/osb-panels/medium-density-fiberboard/

105 Mills Dr. • Columbia Falls, MT 59912 P: 406-892-6231 F: 406-892-6870 www.weyerhaeuser.com

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Wilsonart Wilsonart® Engineered Surfaces is a world leading manufacturing and distribution organization that is driven by a mission to create innovative, high performance surfaces people love, with world-class service our customers can

count on, delivered by people all over the world who care.

Our company, with global headquarters in Austin, TX, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options for use in furniture,

office and retail spaces, countertops, worktops and other applications.

F E AT U R E D PRODUC TS: ■ QUARTZ ■ SOLID SURFACE ■ LAMINATE ■ COMPACT LAMINATE ■ METALS ■ COORDINATED SURFACES ■ ADHESIVES

Wilsonart is proud to be the first adhesive manufacturer to have their lowemitting PVA and woodworking adhesives recognized by UL’s GREENGUARD Certification Program for indoor air quality. Wilsonart® Quartz, Solid Surface and Decorative Metals have also received UL GREENGUARD Gold Certifications for indoor air quality. Additionally, our laminates have received the following industry certifications and compliances: ■ FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL® (FSC®) ■ LEED® SILVER WILSONART N.A. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS ■ SCS GLOBAL SERVICES (SCS) ■ UL 2818: GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR CHEMICAL EMISSIONS FOR BUILDING MATERIALS, FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS

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MASTERS: MATERIALS Aetna Plywood

Aetna Plywood began in 1937 as a humble partnership between Don Davis Sr. and Arthur Schwanke. They envisioned a well-diversified warehouse,

exceptional customer service and a consistent wholesale policy. We pride ourselves on adhering to these core principles and build on them by knowing our customer’s needs; knowing our mills’ facilities and capabilities

and making our products readily available for quick and efficient delivery.

We are grateful for our Aetna teams who take pride in their knowledge, flexibility and relationship building abilities. Their commitment is evident in how they work together to bring our customers the very best service and products. From our product managers who purchase from the best manufacturers to our warehouse and truck drivers

who carefully package and deliver on time you will find a stream of effort that is unmatched.

We foster a partnership with our customers and bring them not only the products they need but the knowledge and service they deserve. They become an extension of the ever-expanding Aetna family as we welcome new customers into

the fold. We thank you for letting us serve you and show that gratitude by always striving to maintain your trust and your business. Serving Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, South Dakota and Iowa.

Representing high value brands including:

SERVING: ■ HOME CENTERS ■ FURNITURE MAKERS ■ KITCHEN AND BATH DEALERS ■ CLOSET MANUFACTURERS ■ ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS AND SPECIFIERS

PRODUC T C AT E G OR I E S: ■ SURFACES – HPL, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACE ■ COMPOSITES ■ LUMBER ■ HARDWARE ■ LAMINATED PANELS ■ FABRICATION ■ PLYWOOD

1401 St. Charles Rd. • Maywood, IL 60153 P: 708-343-1515 F: 708-343-1616 www.aetnaplywood.com

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MASTERS: DISTRIBUTION Amerhart Ltd At Amerhart, we want you to expect more. Serving the building industry since 1940 has taught us the importance of stocking broad inventories, answering all your technical questions, and delivering your goods quickly and errorfree. It has also taught us that these promises are necessary, but not sufficient in helping your business grow, prosper, and have a lasting impact on the communities we call home.

When you are a customer of ours, we make a promise to you that your unique needs will be met. It’s why we’ve added innovative, value-added manufacturing capabilities to expand upon our high-profile supplier relationships, customeroriented culture, and service that goes Beyond the Order®.

It is the Amerhart way to say, “Yes we can!” And we look forward to sharing it with you.

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& INTRODUCING CABRERA A NEW DIMENSION OF QUALITY WOOD FINISHES With an already successful launch of the Elme’ series, Funder America, Inc. is expanding the series from five colorations to eight. The fresh, new color additions include Puro, D’oro and Leggero.

The Elme’ series is currently marketed in Funder’s random ticking finish andour very successful Sabatini Texture. Moving forward, in conjunction with the new colorations, will be the addition of a brand new texture being offered we are calling “Cabrera”. A deep rich grain that closely emulates “in line registration,” “Cabrera” coordinates especially well with the particular series.

An overwhelming response to the new “Cabrera” texture was received at the most recent IWF Show in Atlanta Funder America, Inc., a 43 year privately held business, is one of the top manufacturers of thermally-fused laminates and components in the United States. The company has extensive capabilities in the panel and component divisions, along with lines of education furniture, modular fixtures, and powder-coated garage systems.

Dixie Plywood & Lumber Company has been in business since 1944 and has proudly represented Funder America under the name DixieLAM since 2001. DixieLAM is available from most of our 11 distribution centers across the southeast and Texas.

For more information and samples of Cabrera, please e-mail us at cabrera@dixieply.com.

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Mocksville, NC | Hope, AR | Sebring, FL

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MJB WOOD GROUP, INC.

Better supply.

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Proven results.

For over 40 years, we’ve been dedicated to finding innovative solutions to help our customers find better ways of doing things. Our better supply options give you access to a wide range of panel products, components and millwork from North American, Asian and European suppliers. Our manufacturing support can help you cut costs and increase your capabilities. Our component efficiencies deliver you improved quality, consistency and time-savings. If you’re looking for supply chain services, we can help optimize efficiency throughout your production process. Our consultative, technologydriven approach has helped thousands of customers achieve better productivity, efficiency and profitability through all sectors of their business.

BETTER ACCESS TO THE BEST MATERIALS BETTER SUPPORT FOR ADDED CAPABILITY

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MASTERS: DISTRIBUTOR OHARCO

OHARCO started as Omaha Hardwood Lumber Company in 1898, as a partnership between Amos Field, G.W. Douglass and Frank D. Field, with a focus as distributors of dimensional lumber and wooden wagon tongues. Over the last 110+ years, we’ve grown into a comprehensive building products distributor with some pretty progressive folks at the helm.

Our current leadership team of Bill Sauter, Cheryl Rau and Mike Overfelt has 70+ years combined company leadership experience. Our mission is Building Solutions. We accomplish this mission through our investments in innovative technology, equipment and most importantly specialized people, to offer you unparalleled access to expertise, resources and products.

We are blessed with great people who know the value of relationships, respect and integrity, combined with a little humor along the way. These core values have kept us strong for the past 110+ years and will keep us moving forward well into the future. To our old friends, thanks for letting us serve you. Your trust and confidence in OHARCO are truly treasured.

To our new friends, welcome. We look forward to getting to know you and will strive to earn your continued business.

Serving Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Southwest Minnesota and Western Illinois, with corporate offices in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota 8109 F. Street • Omaha, NE 68127

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SERVING: ■ CUSTOM CABINET SHOPS ■ COUNTERTOP FABRICATORS ■ HOME CENTERS LUMBERYARDS ■ KITCHEN & BATH DEALERS ■ BUILDERS / REMODELERS ■ ARCHITECTS / DESIGNERS / SPECIFIERS / FACILITY MANAGERS

PRODUC T C AT E G OR I E S: ■ PANEL PRODUCTS ■ HPL ■ HARDWARE ■ DECORATIVE COMPONENTS ■ LUMBER

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MASTERS: DISTRIBUTION Plunkett Distributing Co., Inc.

In business for almost 70 years, Plunkett Distributing Company, Inc. provides excellent service and competitive prices on the following materials:

n WILSONART PLASTIC LAMINATE, QUARTZ, AND SOLID SURFACE PRODUCTS n CABINET DOOR HARDWARE n PREFABRICATED LAMINATE PANELS n HARDWOOD LUMBER AND PLYWOOD PRODUCTS

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We were founded in 1948 by J. F. Plunkett and incorporated in 1955.

We continue to operate today as a family owned business which now extends into the second and third generations. We have continually grown over the years from a one man operation to currently employing approximately eighty employees with two locations.

Plunkett Distributing Company, Inc. main focus in the beginning was on plastic laminate and servicing its home market, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Over the years we have continued to add vendor lines and expand our service areas. We now offer a full line of cabinet supplies including lumber products for cabinet construction to complement our plastic laminate and surfacing products. Our coverage area has expanded to include most of the state of Arkansas, Oklahoma, some parts of

Texas and Louisiana, and southern Missouri.

We take pride in offering an extensive delivery service in both markets as well as offering very competitive prices. We are a company that eagerly and thoroughly takes care of the business that we are entrusted with and works continuously and personally with our customers to ensure their growing success. Through the success of our customers we continue to grow our success.

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We provide a complete lumber and panel management solution, by working with our customers to determine exactly what they need, sourcing the product from a global network of high-quality suppliers and then delivering it on time, every time.

Through innovation, technology, but most of all, extraordinary people, Sierra ensures that the quality of our products and our service experience is unparalleled.

Our people are committed to adding value to our customer’s business. Sierra Forest Products is “Delivering the Difference” to our customers and suppliers, every day.

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Our extraordinary people, unique supplier relationships, customer-focused technologies and fully stocked warehouses provide an unparalleled level of service in the industry. Through our established relationships with leading mills and suppliers around the world, and the purchasing power that comes with high-volume sales, we offer a comprehensive range of high-quality woodworking products to match our customer’s needs.

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Michael Donnelly is a 25-year industry veteran and a passionate advocate for the industrial distribution industry. S&P talked with Donnelly about his career, the challenges facing the industry today, the impact of technology, the value of membership in the NBMDA and what the future holds for the building products distribution industry.

Q. Tell me about your background in the building products distribution industry?

How did you get into the business and why did you decide to build a career with Metro Hardwoods?

A. I was recruited to join the Metro Hardwoods team in 2001. I joined as sales manager for Metro’s Sioux Falls, South Dakota, branch, and I’ve worn various hats over the years. I am currently general manager of Metro’s Sioux Falls and Omaha branches.

Q. Can you say a little about Metro Hardwoods, what drew you to the company, and what distinguishes Metro in its service areas?

A. “Authentic” is the word I would use to describe Metro. This is an organization that is passionate about serving customers, about maintaining quality vendor relationships and about the integrity of its management structure. That integrity permeates everything we do.

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We know that the real power of this company sits at the bottom of the org chart with our front-line people. Those of us in management understand that our job is to serve staff with excellence and facilitate what they need to do their jobs so that they can serve our customers with excellence. This means we make sure people are trained, respected, listened to, and that they have the tools they need to do their jobs.

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I think, too, the paradigm of the industrial distribution industry has shifted from selling products to embracing a consultative role. If our purpose is serving and helping customers produce profits, we will never be obsolete.

Q. What is the most important thing you would say to your peers in the industry?

A. First, I’d say “thank you” to the industry, to my peers and especially to Metro Hardwoods. I am proud to be a small part of this company, the NBMDA and the community of members. I believe it’s incumbent on members of the NBMDA to carry our vision to those distributors who are not yet members.

Q. Can you talk about your involvement with the NBMDA? A. I’ve been involved with the organization for 16 years. I served on the steering committee for three years, the executive board for four years, and this year I’m privileged to serve as president-elect of the group.

In my opinion, the members of the NBMDA represent the very best of our industry. These are knowledgeable, experienced industry leaders.

You can trust and rely on other members when you need to discuss a problem or resolve an issue, and it offers many opportunities to network, build friendships, learn best practices and engage in experiential and tactical exchanges.

Q. What do you see as some of the big challenges facing the industry today?

A. Staying relevant to the next generation of manufacturers and customers is an ongoing challenge. We need to know our customers at a deep level, to look at our operations critically and be open to making system changes when necessary. It means we have to continually educate ourselves and stay current with technology.

For me, being in this industry for 25 years has been amazing. It’s brought me friendships, satisfaction, and enabled me to have influence on some tremendous projects.

There is great honor at Metro Hardwoods and in this industry. Helping our customers flourish is the primary purpose of our entire team. We don’t sell to move product out of the warehouse; we sell to increase our customers’ profitability.

Q. What would you say to someone who is considering a career in the industrial distribution industry?

A. There is no industry with more potential to grow and prosper, personally and professionally. If you’re looking for an industry you can impact, there is no better place than industrial distribution. We need young energy, new ideas, new ways to share our vision and to communicate that vision with customers. This is a place where you build a really great career. s&p

Talent is another big issue. I think our youth are not exposed to the potential of this business, and so they don’t have the opportunity to consider it as a career. It’s interesting, though. Young people say they want jobs that are meaningful and that bring them social engagement. Working with customers, helping them to be successful and profitable is so rewarding. We have to do a better job of recruiting young people, of creating an environment where industrial distribution is appealing to millennials.

Q. What sets a top distributor apart from the rest of the field?

A. Today’s industry leaders understand that their job is to do everything possible to serve the small and large businesses who are their customers, to help them succeed and be profitable. It’s not about selling product. It’s a consultancy role, not a transactional one.

When a sales person calls on a customer, the most important thing they can do is ask high quality open ended questions and then shut up and listen. Don’t ask what they want to buy. Ask what they see in the market.

Walk through the shop with them, listen, observe, learn.

Once we understand a customer’s business, we can advise them on ways to be more efficient, to eliminate invisible costs. We can stock products that coincide with their production and educate them about new products, best practices, possible alternatives, etc.

Q. How has the industry changed in recent years?

A. Obviously, technology has had a huge impact on the business. Today, you can access the entire warehouse on your cell phone instantaneously.

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Distributor Roundtable The NBMDA Steering Committee comprises top industry leaders across the nation, both suppliers and distributors. A group of distributors who serve on the committee participated in a roundtable discussion with Surface & Panel and shared their perspectives on a range of topics, including changes and trends in the market, how the role of industrial distributors is evolving, the impact of technology and the value of membership in NBMDA.

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Scott Armstrong, Product Manager, Wurth Wood Group “The value that we provide our customers starts with the products we carry,” said Scott Armstrong of Wurth Wood Group, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. “We have the brands that customers want coupled with an excellent service platform.”

“More and more, it’s about speed,” he said. “Customers want what they want in real time – and they want value added to it. Our job is to make our customers successful, and having the right inventory and a finely tuned service platform does just that.”

Wurth Wood Group’s service platform includes 19 local warehouses that are strategically located in metro areas within the company’s service footprint.

Armstrong noted that much has changed during his 20-plus years with Wurth Wood Group. One big change he discussed is the shift from being essentially a supply house to a resource for customers.

“When customers come to us with a problem, it’s our job to help them solve it. We function in a consultancy role, and if we can help our customers succeed, then we have done our job well.” ●

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Next-Day Delivery: Emily Vella, Marketing Director, Atlantic Plywood Emily Vella, marketing director of Woburn, Massachusetts-based Atlantic Plywood, commented on the rapid pace at which the business operates today.

“Next-day delivery is extremely important to our customers,” she said.

“We are able to provide next-day delivery on products like laminate, solid surface, hardware and abrasives. By consolidating most of our inventory of these products into our Albany HUB location, we can average a fill rate of around 92 percent to 94 percent and deliver to most customers the next day.”

She noted that ubiquitous information sharing is affecting the industry, as well.

“People are sharing more information and in different ways, such as via the internet and social media. In B2B sales, the majority of the buying process happens before a sales rep even sets foot in the customer’s shop.

“At the same time, we are asked to do more and be more than just a company that sells things,” she added. “Customers look to our product specialists as a resource to provide solutions for their projects.” ●

Andy Wernick, President, Industrial Plywood “Today, as distributors, we are more involved with our customers than ever before,” said Andy Wernick, president of Industrial Plywood, based in Reading, Pennsylvania. “It’s a deeper, more multidimensional relationship, and not just a buy-and-sell transaction. We have to know our customers intimately and be more involved in their day-to-day business.

“It still comes down to the basic fundamentals of customer service, though,” he added. “And those are service, quality, consistency and appreciation. We can never forget that a customer has a choice and can go somewhere else if they’re not satisfied. That was understood in this company when it was founded in 1951, and it remains true today.”

Wernick underscored the value of membership in the NBMDA. “NBMDA is a terrific organization. As a member, I can talk candidly with peers who are not my direct competitors about issues we all face and concerns we all share. Some problems are unique to a specific region or a particular aspect of the business, but others are pretty universal, such as transportation, workers compensation and employee health care.

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Harry Leadbetter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Metro Hardwoods “The breadth and depth of inventory we carry is a tremendous value for our customers,” said Harry Leadbetter, sales and marketing manager of Metro Hardwoods. “It’s costly to store product from the standpoint of both financing and space, and customers don’t want it sitting on their floor until they’re ready to use it.

“The fact that we stock enough inventory and enough types of inventory for just-in-time delivery is a huge benefit for our customers.

“When I started in the industry 27 years ago, orders were typically delivered within three or four days. Now, if we get an order in by 4 p.m., it’s delivered the following day. Our cut-off time used to be 2:30, and when we extended it to 4 p.m., we saw an immediate increase in orders.”

More and more, tasks that were once handled by customers are taken on by distributors as a value-added service.

“Many customers order by the individual job. In certain cases, we even stack a delivery in the order that the customer’s machine will utilize the material to save the customer time and labor costs.”

Leadbetter concurred about the importance of consultant selling.

“Our sales people have degrees in wood technology and a deep understanding of what customers are looking for. Oftentimes, it’s a matter of interpreting their needs or coming up with solutions or educating them about alternatives that can increase their yields or save them time and money.” ● The roundtable participants also commented on the impact of the growing global marketplace on the distribution industry.

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SCOTT ARMSTRONG: “Foreign suppliers are not new in the industry, and working with international producers is not a big change for Wurth Wood Group. It is a global market, and it has been for many years.”

ANDY WERNICK: “International suppliers mean there is more product on the market at cheaper prices. We see imports from China, India, Vietnam, Spain, Mexico and Canada. Often, these foreign suppliers are not constrained by regulations and requirements such as health care costs, higher wages, workers comp and other insurances, and so they can easily undercut domestic suppliers. As distributors, we are caught in sort of a ‘Catch-22’ by the dynamics of the market. Of course, we want to be loyal and support our longtime U.S. suppliers, but our customers want the best pricing they can get.”

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What makes a good supply-chain partner in the building materials world of 2017?

Suppliers and distributors depend on each other. Innovative, high-quality products don’t find their way to end users without effective distributors, and distributors can’t build strong relationships with customers unless they consistently deliver products that do the job effectively and efficiently. To explore the critical relationship between suppliers and distributors, Surface & Panel asked supplier members of NBMDA’s steering committee to offer their thoughts on the key traits of successful distributors.

Passion for Success Craig Francisco, SVP Countertop Division, VT Industries The distribution supply chain continues to evolve as the pace of change increases throughout the building materials industry.

We look for partners that have a passion for success. It’s critical that we align with their strategic values, commitment to service and desire to invest in the continuous improvement of their employees.

Once we have established alignment, we strive for a high level of ongoing communication. We need to hear what’s working and understand areas we can improve to make the relationship stronger for long-term success. ●

Similar Beliefs Jeff DeFinney, National Sales Manager, Far East American A good distribution partner is one who sees the value in building a personal relationship. If we are not able to share similar beliefs on the most basic levels, it is going to be a struggle when one company feels like their needs are not getting met.

It must be give and take, not take and take. It isn’t a coincidence that the most successful companies we sell are also the ones that see the relationship as a two-way street. They want us to be profitable just as much as we want them to be profitable.

With similar philosophies, trust and transparency are allowed to expand, which further strengthens the bond. ●

The Right Feel Jeff Winters, Sales Manager, North America, Kessebohmer At Kessebohmer, we look for key attributes in our distributors to ensure they will present and sell our products professionally.

Among them: • Sizable warehouse(s) local to areas they service best.

• Inventories of the majority of our products.

• The right number of outside and inside sales reps.

• A willingness to give us the time to properly training their sales force in and out.

• An avenue to promote current and new products.

• A management team that we can work with to create individual programs.

• A willingness to share sales and other information along with our information so both of us can understand each other’s business.

• Open communication with their customers, who are also our customers.

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• Knowledge and understanding of our cabinet hardware market.

• An established business model to service residential construction customers.

• A view that this as a partnership and that we are not just another supplier.

And after all that, it has to feel right for both companies to enter into an agreement. We’ve had discussions with some companies and decided, after all was said and done, that either the timing or the fit wasn’t right for both to be successful, and we’ve then respectfully walked away. ●

Strong Online Presence Steve Brant, Western Sales Manager, Blum A few years ago, I highlighted the critical importance of our distributors’ financial stability as well as the importance of a stable workforce. While those elements remain critical, having distributors that embrace and invest in their online presence is now equally important.

We look for channel partners that see the value in a manufacturer that provides brand recognition, excellent support and extraordinary customer service.

Distribution sales reps must manage their time between multiple product lines. Spending an entire day in the car with a rep may not maximize the effort for either party. Rather, we look to focus on specific needs for targeted customers through set appointments and action planning. This builds confidence with both the distributor rep and the end user/customer. It also gives us an opportunity to address any issues that may be out there, answer questions, help resolve customers’ problems, educate and discuss plans and goals.

At the same time, it’s important that management sends a topdown message that validates those kinds of efforts and shows the importance of the products through their investment of time and resources in things such as training and product knowledge, inventory management and infrastructure. s&p

Cabinet shops want an entire suite of e-services from distributors and manufacturers, starting with a website that is clear, convenient and easy to navigate. In addition, more and more customers want to be able to easily place their orders online. Amazon sets the gold standard with online ordering, and our customers want the buying experience from distributors to be on par with Amazon.

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Once our customers purchase products, they look for online post-purchase support documentation and installation information in the form of animations, illustrations and video tutorials. The ease and simplicity of returning products are also key to ensure a positive online shopping experience.

Strong services behind the technology are no less important. Our distributors’ logistics, inventory management and billing platforms must work seamlessly to support their customers’ online expectations.

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At Blum, we are very fortunate to have many distributors embracing and investing in technology to continue to enhance their customers’ research and buying experience. ●

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SUPPLIERS 3M NorthStar Chemicals, Inc. 19 Smiley Ingram Rd. Cartersville, GA 30121 P (770) 386-6961 F (770) 386-0615 www.northstarchemicals.com

Accuride International 12311 Shoemaker Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 92679 P (562) 903-0200 F (562) 903-0208 www.accuride.com

American Renolit Corporation 301 Bekeley Drive Suite B Logan Township, NJ 08085 P (480) 235-1187 www.laminatefinder.com

Amerock Corporation 3 Glenlake Pkwy NE Atlanta, GA 30328 P (704) 987-7545 F (704) 987-7534 www.amerock.com/

ARAUCO North America 80 Tiverton Court, Ste. 701 Markham, ONT L3R 0G4 Canada P (905) 475-9686 F (905) 475-3827 www.arauco-na.com

Armstrong World Industries 2500 Columbia Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 P (717)396-6058 F (717)396-6038 www.armstrong.com

Axalta Coating Systems 1823 English Rd. High Point, NC 27262 P (336) 802-4768 F (336) 802-4711 www.valsparwood.com

Berenson Corp.

2495 Main St., #111 Buffalo, NY 14214-2152 P (716) 833-3100 F (716) 833-2402 www.berensonhardware.com

BHK Of America, Inc. PO Box 486 South Boston, VA 24592 P (845) 928-6200 F (845) 928-2287 www.bhkofamerica.com

Birchland Plywood Limited PO Box 430 / Hwy 17 Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0 Canada P (705) 842-2430 F (705) 842-2496 www.birchlandplywood.com

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Deerwood Fasteners

Fulterer USA, Inc.

7733 Old Plank Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 P (704) 827-1345 F (704 )827-0799 www.blum.com

638 Reese Dr. Conover, NC 28613 P (828) 469-1075 F (828) 469-1050 www.deerwood.com

542 Townsend Ave. High Point, NC 27263 P (336) 431-4646 F (336) 431-4620 www.fultererusa.com

Brown Wood, Inc.

Doellken-Woodtape, Inc.

Garnica

7040 N. Lawndale Ave. Lincolnwood, IL 60712 P (800) 328-5858 F (800) 884-0423 www.brownwoodinc.com

18 Covington Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 P (760) 862-1285 F (760) 862-1820 www.doellken-woodtape.com

1862 Lemming Avenue Eugene, OR 97401 P (541) 525-2508 www.garnicaplywood.com/en/

C.A. Technologies LLC

Edgemate, Inc.

337 South Arthur Ave. Louisville, CO 80027 P (303) 438-5707 F (303) 438-5708 www.spraycat.com

213 Smith Transport Road Roaring Spring, PA 16673 P (814) 224-5717 F (814) 224-5975 www.edgemate.com

421 S.E. 21st St El Reno, OK 73036 P (405) 262-9310 www.geminicoatings.com

Chemcraft

Element Designs

1431 Progress Ave. High Point, NC 27261 P (336) 841-5111 www.chemcraft.com

PO Box 7747 Charlotte, NC 28241 P (704) 332-3114 www.element-designs.com

Chemetal

Far East American

39 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Street Easthampton, MA 01027 P (413) 529-0718 F (413) 529-9898 www.chemetalco.com

5410 McConnell Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066 P (310) 822-7771 F (310) 822-2920 www.feaco.com

Choice Brands Adhesives

FastenMaster

666 Redna Terrace #500 Cincinnati, OH 45215 P (513) 772-1234 F (513) 772-9118 www.choicebrands.com

153 Bowles Rd. Agawam, MA 01001 P (800) 518-3569 F (413) 786-1760 www.fastenmaster.com

Clarke Veneers & Plywood

Federal Brace

3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 235 Jackson, MS 39216 P (601) 366-0331 F (601) 366-0334 http://www.clarkeveneers.com

710 Catawba Street, Suite A Belmont, NC 28012 P (877) 353-8899 F (704) 893-8777 www.federalbrace.com

Columbia Forest Products, Inc.

Formica Corp.

7900 Triad Center Dr., Ste 200 Greensboro, NC 27409 P (800) 637-1609 F (336) 605-6969 www.columbiaforestproducts.com

10155 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 P (513) 786-3043 F (513) 786-3566 www.formica.com

COMPAC The Surfaces Company

FormWood Industries, Inc.

PO Box 112 Gandia 46700 SPAIN P 3 (490) 230-0155 F 3 (496) 080-0208 www.compac.es

1601 Production Rd. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 P (812) 284-3676 F (812) 285-5074 www.formwood.com

Cover USA

Franklin International

870 W. Division, Unit E Chicago, IL 60642 P (312) 266-2341 www.coverusa.net

2020 Bruck St. Columbus, OH 43207-2329 P (614) 443-0241 F (614) 445-1813 www.titebond.com

Darlington Veneer Co., Inc. PO Box 1087 / 225 4th Street Darlington, SC 29540 P (843) 393-3861 F (843) 393-8243 www.darlingtonveneer.com

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Gemini Coatings

Grass America Inc. 1202 Highway 66 S. Kernersville, NC 27284 P (336) 996-4041 F (336) 996-4547 www.grassusa.com

Greenline Industries, Inc. 2966 Trask Parkway Beauford, SC 29906 P (843) 846-4648 www.greenlineforest.com

Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top 522 W. 22nd St. Marion, IN 46953 P (800) 388-8144 F (765) 662-3452 www.hartson-kennedy.com

Hettich America L.P. 4295 Hamilton Mill Rd. Ste 400 Buford, GA 30518 P (770) 887-3733 F (678) 537-0115 www.hettich.com

Hutton Forest Products 218 Boida Ave, #33 Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 P (519) 620-4374 www.hfpi.ca

International Markets Group 130 Indian Cliffs Drive Chico, CA 95973 P (888) 955-6550 F (530) 852-8575 www.imgsourcing.com

Industrial Timber & Lumber 23925 Commerce Park Beachwood, OH 44122 P (216) 831-3140 F (216) 831-4734 www.itlcorp.com

ITW Polymers Sealants NA 111 S. Nursery Road Irving, TX 75060 P (800) 878-7876 F (972) 554-3939 www.itwsealants.com

IVM Chemicals SRL – Milesi

Michigan Maple

REHAU Industries LLC

TAPCO Companies, Inc.

Via Strauss, 15, Seregno Monza e Brianza, Italy P 39 0362 232756 www.ivmchemicals.com/ivi/en/

1420 Standish Ave. Petoskey, MI 49770 P (231) 347-4170 F (800) 447-7975 www.butcherblock.com

1501 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE Leesburg, VA 20176 P (703) 777-5255 F (703) 777-3053 na.rehau.com/furniture

PO Box 457 Sharon Center, OH 44274 P (330) 576-1750 www.tapcocompanies.com

Mohawk Finishing Products,

Relang International, LLC

Div. of RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc. PO Box 22000 Hickory, NC 28603 P (828) 261-0325 F (828) 431-4565 www.mohawk-finishing.com

10440 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 P (866) 509-6494 F (877) 221-8332 www.duraseinusa.com

PO Box 269 Springfield, OR 97477 P (541) 747-4577 F (541) 744-4296 www.timberproducts.com

Murphy Plywood 2350 Prairie Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 P (541) 461-4545 www.murphyplywood.com

2409 Plantside Dr. Jeffersontown, KY 40299 P (502) 499-5835 F (502) 491-2215 www.rev-a-shelf.com

Ontario Plywood

Richwood Industries Inc. –

Uniboard Canada - USA Division

20 Horseshoe Lane Lemont, IL 60439 P (630) 257-3535 www.multiplyplywood.com

Makers of PolyBak 2700 Buchanan S.W Grand Rapids, MI 49548 P (616) 243-2700 www.richwoodind.com

2078 Normandy Dr. Wooster, OH 44691 P (330) 264-9337 F (330) 262-8768 www.uniboard.com

Rollex

Vauth-Sagel America

800 Chase Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 P (847) 437-3000 F (847) 437-7561 www.rollex.com

1135 Old Greensboro Road Greensboro, NC 27284 P (866) 376-2298 F (336) 464-2277 www.vauth-sagel.com

John Boos & Company 3601 S Banker St. Effingham, IL 62401 P (217) 347-7701 F (217) 347-7705 www.johnboos.com

Jowat PO Box 1368 High Point, NC 27261 P (336) 434-9000 www.jowat.com

Karran USA 1291 E. Ramsey Rd. Vincennes, IN 47591 P (866) 452-7726 www.karran.com

Kerfkore Company 2630 Sidney Lanier Drive Brunswick, GA 31525 P (912) 264-6496 F (912) 262-9763 www.kerfkore.com

Kessebohmer USA Inc. 2528 Independence Blvd. Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28412 P (910) 338-5080 F (910) 338-5082 www.clever-storage.us

King Plastic Corporation 1100 N. Toledo Blade Blvd.

North Port, FL 34288 P (941) 493-5200 F (914) 497-3274 www.kingplastic.com

Knape & Vogt Company 2700 Oak Industrial Dr. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505-6082 P (616) 459-3311 F (616) 459-0249 www.kv.com

Liberty Woods International 1903 Wright Place, Suite 360 Carlsbad, CA 92008 P (760) 438-8030 F (760) 438-8303 www.libertywoods.com

M.L. Campbell 101 Prospect Ave., 525 Republic Cleveland, OH 44115 P (216) 566-2904 F (216) 515-7756 www.mlcampbell.com

Meganite Solid Surfaces 1461 S Balboa Ave Ontario, CA 91761 P (800) 836-1118 F (909) 391-8885 www.meganite.com

Panel Processing 120 North Industrial Highway Alpena, MI 49707 P (989) 356-9007 F (989) 356-9000 www.panel.com

Panolam Industries International Inc.

Rev-A-Shelf LLC

Timber Products Company

U.S. Futaba, Inc. 2901 West Garry Ave Santa Ana, CA 92704 P (714) 751-1593 F (714) 751-2366 www.usfutaba.com

Roseburg Forest Products LP

Veneer Technologies Inc.

20 Progress Drive Shelton, CT 06484 P (203) 925-1556 F (203) 225-0050 www.panolam.com

10599 Old HWY 99 S Dillard, OR 97432 P (541) 679-3311 F (541) 679-2543 www.roseburg.com

PO Box 1145 Newport, NC 28570 P (252) 223-6359 F (252) 223-3511 www.veneertech.com

Peter Meier Inc.

RPC-Terry Hardware

VT Industries, Inc.

1255 South Park Dr. Kernersville, NC 27284 P (336) 996-7774 F (336) 996-1812 www.petermeier.com

2020 Seventh St. Rockford, IL 61104 P (815) 966-2000 F (815) 966-2026 www.rockfordprocess.com

PRESTOLAM Inc.

Salice America Inc.

PO Box 490 1000 Industrial Park Holstein, IA 51025 P (712)368-4381 Ext. 342 F (712) 368-4184 www.vtindustries.com

2766 Route President Kennedy St. Henry De Levis, QC G0R3E0 Canada P (418) 882-2242 F (418) 882-2252 www.prestolam.com

2123 Crown Centre Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 P (704) 841-7810 F (704) 841-7808 www.saliceamerica.com

Pro-Ply Custom Plywood Inc.

States Industries

1195 Clark Blvd.

Brampton, ONT L6T 3W4 Canada P (905) 564-2327 F (905) 564-2330 www.proply.com

29545 Enid Road East PO Box 41150 Eugene, OR 97404 P (800) 626-1981 F (541) 689-8051 www.statesind.com

Quickscrews International Corporation 5830 Las Positas Rd. Livermore, CA 94551 P (925) 371-8215 F (925) 371-5384 www.quickscrews.com

Tafisa Canada 729 Meloche Ave. Dorval, QC H9P 2S4 Canada P (514) 780-1324 F (514) 780-1354 www.tafisa.ca

Weyerhaeuser MDF 265 Meadow Lake Blvd.

Columbia Falls, MT 59912 P (406) 892-6268 F (406) 892-6870 www.woodbywy.com/panels/mdf

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Wilsonart LLC 10501 NW H K Dodgen Loop Temple, TX 76504 P (254) 207-6000 F (254) 207-8620 www.wilsonart.com

ZheJiang Rexin Decorative Materials Co. LTD No.669 Dongfang RD Yaozhuang Town JiaXing, Zhejiang 314106 China P 862152562968 F 862152562966 www.rexinnet.com

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DISTRIBUTORS A & M Supply Corp.

6701 90th Ave. North Pinellas Park, FL 33782 P (727) 541-6632 F (727) 546-3617 www.a-msupply.com

Advanced Hardware Supply, Inc. 11849 West Executive Drive Boise, ID 83607 P (208) 321-8089 F (208) 321-8090 www.advancedhardwaresupply.com

Aetna Plywood, Inc. 1401 St. Charles Road Maywood, IL 60153 P (708) 343-1515 F (708) 343-1616 www.aetnaplywood.com

Allegheny Plywood 3433 Smallman Road Pittsburgh, PA 15201 P (412) 621-6804 www.alleghenyplywood.com

Alpine Plywood Corporation 12210 W. Silver Spring Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53225 P (414) 438-8400 F (414) 438-8401 www.alpineplywood.com

Alpine Sales Inc.

Dakota Premium Hardwoods, LLC

Hafele America Co.

988 E. Saratoga Ferndale, MI 48220 P (248) 548-3150 F (248) 548-0265 www.bondply.com

6805- C Imperial Drive Waco, TX 76712 P (254) 772-9663 F (254) 772-9664 www.dakotahardwoods.com

3901 Cheyenne Drive Archdale, NC 27263 P (336) 434-2322 www.hafele.com

Building Materials Distributors

Darant Distributing Corp.

1832 E. 68th Ave. Denver, CO 80229 P (303) 289-2220 F (303) 289-2225 www.darant.com

5400 Riverview Rd. Mableton, GA 30126 P (404) 792-0910 F (404) 799-2079 www.hardwoodweb.com

C.H. Briggs Company

Distributor Service, Inc.

Holdahl Co. Inc.

PO Box 15188 2047 Kutztown Rd. Reading, PA 19605 P (610) 929-6969 F (610) 790-1105 www.chbriggs.com

Cabinetparts.com 1301 West Copans Road, Ste. G-6 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 P (954) 428-3800 F (954) 428-5167 www.cabinetparts.com

Central Florida Cabinet Supply 2617 Pemberton Dr. Apopka, FL 32703 P (407) 292-3644 F (407) 292-3799 www.flcabnts.com

Central Wholesale Supply Corporation

1 Dorrington Rd. Carnegie, PA 15106 P (412 )279-7824 F (412) 279-8454 www.distributor-service.com

1925 Annapolis Ln. Plymouth, MN 55441 P (612) 333-7111 F (612) 550-9966 www.holdahlcompany.com

Dixie Plywood & Lumber Company

Hood Distribution

204 West Lathrop Avenue Savannah, GA 31402 P (912) 447-7000 F (912) 447-7039 www.dixieply.com

E.B. Bradley Co. / West Coast Laminating PO Box 58548 5080 S. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90058 P (323) 585-9201 Ext. 3106 F (323) 585-5414 www.ebbradley.com

E. Roko Distributors

1532 Ingleside Road Norfolk, VA 23502 P (757) 855-3131 F (757) 855-4140 www.central-wholesale.com

3150 Lake City Way Burnaby, BC V5A 3A4 P (604) 420-9599 F (604) 420-8914 www.eroko.com

Amerhart Ltd.

Charles McMurray Co.

FAMIS

PO Box 10097 2455 Century Rd. Green Bay, WI 54303 P (920) 494-4744 F (920) 494-0388 www.amerhart.com

Arthur Distributor Company 364 N. CR 270 E Arcola, IL 61910 P (217) 543-2166 F (217) 543-2167

8 Roessler Rd. Woburn, MA 01801 P (781 )933-1932 F (781) 933-3654 www.atlanticplywood.com

Bennett Supply Co. 300 Business Center Dr. Cheswick, PA 15024-1071 P (888) 236-6388 F (724) 274-5528 www.bennettsupply.com

Hardwoods Incorporated of Atlanta

225 Elm St. Galt, CA 95632 P (209) 745-3001 F (800) 435-4018 www.bmdusa.com

9650 Millfield Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 P (803) 788-9160 F (803) 788-9162 www.alpinesalesinc.com

Atlantic Plywood Corp.

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Bond Plywood, Inc.

2520 N. Argyle Fresno, CA 93727 P (559) 292-5751 F (559) 292-6147 www.charlesmcmurray.com

Compi Distributors, Inc. 2855 Haag Rd. Arnold, MO 63010 P (636) 296-1111 F (636) 296-1411 www.com pidistributors.com

Connecticut Plywood Corp.

PO Box 330236 W. Hartford Ind’l Pk/9 Andover West Hartford, CT 06133-0236 P (860)953-0060 F (860)953-0599 www.connply.com

CPS Garten Corporation 20492 Crescent Bay Drive #110 Lake Forest, CA 92630 P (949) 455-1600 www.cpsgarten.com

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5689 N.W. 35th Ct. Miami, FL 33142 P (305) 638-8810 www.famisinc.com

Fessenden Hall

15 Professional Parkway Hattiesburg, MS 39402 P (601) 296-4826 F (601) 296-4779 www.hooddistribution.com

Industrial Plywood, Inc. 550 South Fifth Street Reading, PA 19602 P (610) 376-3343 F (610) 376-2256 www.industrialplywood.com

Intermountain Wood Products PO Box 65970 Salt Lake City, UT 84165 P (801) 486-5414 F (801) 466-0428 www.intermountainwood.com

ISC Surfaces 5100 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106 P (913) 573-0600 F (913) 371-4209 www.iscsurfaces.com

Jutras Distribution Internationale

1050 Sherman Avenue Pennsauken, NJ 08110 P (800) 220-2233 www.fessendenhall.com

843 Boulevard Jean-Paul-Vincent Longueuil, QC J4G 1R3 Canada P (514) 360-4547 www.jutrasdistribution.com

Finish Systems

The L.E. Smith Company

2691 South Calhoun Road New Berlin, WI 53151 P (262) 784-5977 F (262) 784-5974 www.finishsystems.com

1030 East Wilson Street Bryan, OH 43506 P (567) 239-2494 www.lesmith.com

Formations Inc.

Lumbermen’s, Inc.

12220-142 Street Edmonton, AB T5L 2G9 Canada P (780) 893-7540 www.formations-inc.com

4433 Stafford SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548 P (616) 538-5180 F (616) 261-3223 www.lumbermens-inc.com

Goodfellow, Inc.

Mac Murray Pacific

225 Goodfellow St. Delson, QC J5B 1V5 P (450) 635-6511 www.goodfellowusa.com

568 7th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 P (415) 552-5500 F (415) 552-5840 www.macmurraypacific.com

Manhattan Laminates

Roberts Plywood

Weston Premium Woods

Fleetmatics – A Verizon Co.

481 Washington Street, 1N New York, NY 10013 P (212) 255-2522 F (212) 255-4670 www.tradesupplygroup.com

45 N. Industry Court Deer Park, NY 11729 P (631) 586-7700 www.robertsplywood.com

25 Automatic Rd. Brampton, ON L6S 5N8 P (905) 494-4339 www.westonpremiumwoods.com

1600 Golf Rd #800 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 P (773) 623-6288 www.fleetmatics.com

Roddis Lumber & Veneer Co.

Wimsatt Building Materials

Infor

McFadden’s Hardwood & Hardware Inc. 2164 Buckingham Road Oakville, ON L6H 6M7 Canada P (416) 674-3333 F (905) 855-8822 www.mcfaddens.com

McKillican International, Inc. 16420 - 118 Ave. Edmonton, AB T5V 1C8 Canada P (780) 453-3841 F (780) 481-6904 www.mckillican.com

Metro Hardwoods 9540 83rd Ave. N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 P (763) 391-6731 F (763) 391-6741 www.metrohardwoods.com

MJB Wood Group, Inc. 2201 Royal Lane, Ste 250 Irving, TX 75063 P (972) 401-0005 F (972) 293-6283 www.mjbwood.com

Nashville Plywood 415 27th Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37209 P (615) 320-7877 www.nashvilleplywood.com

OHARCO PO Box 27427 / 8109 F Street Omaha, NE 68127 P (800) 228-9460 F (888) 808-5575 www.oharco.com

Ohio Valley Supply Company 3512 Spring Grove Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45223 P (513) 681-8300 F (513) 853-3307 www.ovsco.com

Parksite, Inc. 1109 Classic Road Apex, NC 27502 P (919) 335-0000 F (919) 387-1525 www.parksite.com

Plunkett Distributing 1010 South Y Street Fort Smith, AR 72901 P (479) 782-2190 F (479) 782-0044 www.plunkettdistributing.com

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. 2617 Uwharrie Rd. / PO Box 400 High Point, NC 27261 Canada P (336) 841-5100 F (336) 887-8677 www.richelieu.com

727 North Cherry San Antonio, TX 78295 P (800) 292-5672 F (210) 226-1591 www.roddislumber.com

36340 Van Born Rd. Wayne, MI 48184-0609 P (734)722-3460 F (313) 278-1600 www.wimsattdirect.com

5555 Tech Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919 P (719) 590-8940 F (719) 528-1465 www.infor.com

Rugby Architectural Building Products

Wood Stock Supply, Inc.

Majure Data

10 Ferry St, Suite 427A Concord, NH 03301 P (603) 369-6004 F (603) 369-6005 www.rugbyapd.com

Russell Plywood Inc. 401 Old Wyomissing Rd. Reading, PA 19611 P (610) 374-3206 F (610) 374-9138 www.russellplywood.com

South Texas Moulding, Inc. 940 West Expressway 83 Donna, TX 78537 P (956) 464-3371 www.texaswoodsupply.com

Spokane Hardware Supply, Inc. 2001 E Trent Spokane, WA 99202 P (800) 888-1663 www.spokanehardware.com

The Wolf Organization 20 West Market St. York, PA 17401 P (717) 852-4800 www.wolforg.net

U.S. Industrial Fasteners 2026 E. Cedar Street Tempe, AZ 85281 P (480) 967-8702 F (480) 967-1907 www.usifaz.com

UCS Forest Group 7088 Financial Drive Mississauga, ON L5N 7H5 Canada P (905) 814-1101 www.ucsforestgroup.com

W Group (White-Wood/ Wanderosa) 130 Plymouth Street Winnipeg, MB R2X 2Z1 Canada P (204) 982-9470 F (204) 633-2557 www.w-group.ca

Web-Don, Inc. PO Box 26367 Charlotte, NC 28221 P (704) 375-0250 F (704) 375-6655 www.web-don.com

4705 S. I-90 Service Rd. Rapid City, SD 57703 P (605) 341-6900 F (605)341-0271 www.woodstocksupply.com

12220 Birmingham Highway, Bldg. 20-A Milton, GA 30004 P (770) 518-5429 www.majuredata.com

Wurth Baer Supply Co.

Mincron Software Systems

909 Forest Edge Dr. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 P (847) 913-2237 F (847) 913-9606 www.baersupply.com

333 N Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77060 P (281) 999-7010 www.mincron.com

Wurth Louis and Company

PLM Insurance

PO Box 2253 / 895 Columbia St. Brea, CA 92822 P (714) 529-1771 F (714) 990-6184 www.louisandcompany.com

One Commerce Square 2005 Market Street, Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 P (800) 752-1895 F (215) 625-9097 www.plmins.com

Wurth Wood Group PO Box 668005 / 4250 Golf Acres Dr. Charlotte, NC 28266-8005 P (704) 887-7951 F (704) 394-2141 www.wurthwoodgroup.com

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SERVICE PROVIDERS ALLVAN 5457 Murfreesboro Road LaVergne, TN 37086 P (615) 459-2511 F (615) 459-0289 www.allvancorp.com

Caliper Management, Inc. 506 Carnegie Center, Suite 300 Princeton, NJ 08543 P (609) 273-0748 www.calipercorp.com

Dancik International 2000 CentreGreen Way, Suite 250 Cary, NC 27615 P (919) 379-3735 www.dancik.com

9393 W. 110th St. Ste 500, 51 Corporate Woods Shawnee Mission, KS 66221 P (913) 897-0159 www.profit2.com

Sales-i 1840 Oak Avenue, Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201 P (630) 251-7480 www.sales-i.com

Tour de Force PO Box 1262 Findlay, OH 45839 P (419) 425-4800 www.tourdeforcecrm.com

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Unified Purchasing Group 901 W Baxter Dr South Jordan, UT 84095 P (801) 784-8744 www.upg.org

DMSi Software 17002 Marcy Street, #200 Omaha, NE 68118 P (402) 330-6620 F (402) 330-6737 www.dmsi.com

Federated Insurance 121 E. Park Square Owatonna, MN 55060 P (800) 533-0472 F (507) 446-4703 www.federatedinsurance.com

NBMDA Headquarters 330 N Wabash, Ste. 2000 Chicago, IL 60611 P (312) 321 6845 TOLL FREE (888) 747-7862 F (312) 644-0310 info@nbmda.org www.nbmda.org

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Why NBMDA Attracts the Industry’s Top Distributors Executive Director Kevin Gammonley Discusses NBMDA’s Value in the Surfacing Supply Chain

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evin Gammonley, executive vice president of the NBMDA (the North American Building Material Distribution Association), has worked closely with executives from some of the industry’s leading distribution and manufacturing companies during his 25 years as an association management professional.

NBMDA’s mission is to develop and promote the effectiveness of distribution processes to improve member profitability and growth. The association represents the leading wholesale distributors of wood panels, surfacing materials, cabinet hardware, finishes and related products. Membership comprises distributors and manufacturers that serve independent building material and kitchen/bath dealers, as well as production companies involved in cabinetry, architectural woodwork, stock woodwork, store fixtures, solid surface fabricating and plastics fabricating. Distributor members operate more than 900 distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Canada and have a collective purchasing power of more than $15 billion.

“Our goal is to help make distributors a stronger component of the supply chain, to help them be more efficient, productive and profitable,” Gammonley said. “We do this in a variety of ways: through education and training; dissemination of benchmarking data; introduction to new supply chain technologies; and by facilitating exchange and communication about best practices, value-added customer service and current and upcoming channel trends.”

Membership in NBMDA allows distributors to keep their fingers on the pulse of the industry, learn how to upgrade their services and concentrate on their local markets while still maintaining strong connections to peers from across the country. Participation in the organization allows distributors to learn from each other and to compare their operations against the best in the business.

Distributor members are generous with their time and ideas. Members regularly stay in contact with their peers to brainstorm ideas and visit each other’s facilities to learn about successful processes or new technologies.

“Our value proposition is built around enhancing the wholesale distribution process,” Gammonley said. “As distributors help to pull products through the supply chain, NBMDA addresses trends and best practices related to their relationships upstream with manufacturers and also downstream with customers and purchase influencers, such as architects and designers who spec, develop and stimulate demand.”

One of the organization’s strengths is that it attracts the most successful and innovative distribution companies in the industry.

“We continually look for ways to enhance this component of the supply chain, connect distributors with the supplier base, including current and potential future suppliers, and provide forums for relationships to strengthen,” Gammonley said. “It goes beyond simply networking and encompasses the exchange and sharing of information at all levels of the distributorship covering topics such as sales, marketing, inventory management, warehousing, credit and financial management and much more.”

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Membership in NBMDA enables distributors to align with top-tier suppliers through the group’s events and networking functions. Associate membership in the NBMDA is a cost-effective, efficient means for manufacturers to get introduced to distribution decision-makers and learn about their challenges and opportunities while staying connected to the distributer community.

As a result, they are able to develop and provide products ahead of the need and before the products become commoditized, Gammonley said. The value derived from these connections also benefits architects, designers and end-users because they can align themselves with top distributors and tap into the knowledge, training, technologies, products and best practices that are available.

Gammonley praised the caliber of the organization’s members.

“The members of NBMDA are leaders of their own companies and communities, as well as marketplace leaders,” he said. “They are an impressive group of people, hard-working, forward-leaning, and they have a real service orientation. They want to make the channel stronger and give back to the industry.

“Many of our members represent family-owned companies that have achieved market leadership and success through vision and persistence.

What has made them successful in their businesses is what makes the NBMDA strong.”

It’s an exciting time for the building material and woodworking distribution channels, Gammonley noted.

“Macro trends such as globalization, environmental regulations, advances in technology and innovative new marketing strategies using social media are having huge impacts on the channel and industry overall.”

The good news is that NBMDA offers many ways for distributors to stay connected to their peers, service providers, trading partners, industry thought leaders and experts on distribution management and strategy. The group also provides resources, such as branch management education, sales training and leadership development, as well as social media training.

New in 2017, the association is helping its members connect with the surface fabricator community by partnering with the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) on regional fabricator meetings. Hosted by distributors, these meetings are designed to provide a forum for owners and senior executives from fabricating firms to learn from each other on how to grow their businesses.

“NBMDA is excited to help bring best practices and education down the supply chain to our distributor’s customers,” Gammonley said.

In November 2017, NBMDA will partner with the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) to host its seventh joint NBMDA + NAFCD Annual Convention & Tabletop Networking Forum in Colorado Springs, Colo. At this unique event, the supply chain for both countertop and flooring surfacing come together for networking and education. To learn more, visit www.distributorconvention.org s&p

North American Building Material Distribution Association Serves the Unique Needs of Wholesale Distributors NBMDA ... An organization dedicated to supporting the leading wholesale distribution firms who serve the woodworking and kitchen and bath industries.

NBMDA members operate from 800+ distribution centers located throughout the United States and Canada.

NBMDA distributors primarily handle: n Board & Panel Products n Decorative Surfaces n Hardware n Production Supplies including Adhesives, Coatings & Finishes

NBMDA distributors support the unique needs of: n Cabinet & Case Goods Manufacturers n Fabricators n Kitchen & Bath Retailers n Architects & Designers

NBMDA provides distributors and their suppliers with: n Facilitated opportunities to strengthen their trading partner relationships n Education and training across the spectrum of distribution management topics n Insights into the leading trends and best practices that impact distributor productivity and profitability

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Lamitech S.A. 57 571.644.9898 www.lamitech.com.co

Northern Contours Alfatherm 70 866.344.8132 69 908.301.0600 www.northerncontours.com www.decotonesurfaces.com NBMDA Arclin 217 312.321.6845 63 877.689.9145 www.nbmda.org www.arclinTFL.com

Olon Industries Inc. BASF 44 905.877.7300 53 800.526.1072 www.olon.com www.performance-materials.basf.com

Omnova Solutions

Bedford Falls Communications 65 866.332.5226 113 920.2016.1766 www.omnova.com www.bedfordfallsmedia.com

Panel Processing Biesse 209 800.433.7142 204 877.824.3773 www.panel.com www.biesseamerica.com

Premier Eurocase 39 333.373.9718

Blum, Inc. www.premiereurocase.com 219 704.827.1345 www.blum.com Renolit 67 856-467-3800

Boise Cascade www.renolit.com 7/17 888.264.7372 www.bc.com REXIN 207 82.21.52562171 Cefla www.rexinnet.com 45 +39 0542 653441 www.ceflaamerica.com

Riken USA Corporation 66 609.387.2011 Chemisol www.riken-usa.com 79 +39.0331.523.351 Roseburg www.chemisol.it 9 800.245.1115

Columbia Forest Products www.Roseburg.com 30/31 800.637.1609 Salice www.cfpwood.com 89 704.841.7810

Composite Panel Association www.saliceamerica.com 10-11 866.4Composites Schattdecor www.DecorativeSurfaces.org 51 314.400.6100

Daaubert Chemical Company, Inc. www.schattdecor.com 85 866.368.3983 Smartech www.daubertchemical.com 71 704.362.1922 Decotone www.smartechonline.com 33 908.301.0600

States Industries www.decotonesurfaces.com 27 800.626.1981 Doellken www.statesind.com 83 800.461.0061 StevensWood www.na.doellken.com 23 217.857.7100 www.stevens-wood.com DVUV 77 216.741.5511

Stiles Machinery, Inc. www.dvuv.com 55/93 616.698.7500 www.stilesmachinery.com Genesis 81 574.322.6559 Symposium www.genesisproductsinc.com 116 920.261.1945 www.sandpsymposium.com

Georgia Pacific Panel Products 49 800.424.2311

Synergy Thermal Foils Panel Products 68 954.420.9553 www.buildgp.com www.SynergyThermofoils.com Grass

Tafisa Canada 87 336.996-4041 41 888.882.3472 www.grassusa.com www.tafisa.ca Hafele Thermwood 211 800.325.6202 91 800.533.6901 wwww.hafele.com www.thermwood.com Hopewell

Timber Products Company 58 852.2549.3322 43 800.547.9520 www.hopewellplastics.com www.timberproducts.com i.Decor Toppan 59 541.801.4651 73 770.957.6447 www.i-decors.com www.tia.toppan.com

Imeas Inc.

Turners Falls Paper 95 678.364.1900 47 413.863.4326 www.imeas.it www.turnersfallspaper.com

Interprint, Inc. Uniboard 2 (IFC) 413.443.4733 15 800.263.5240 www.interprint.us www.uniboard.com

King Plastic Vortex 38 941.493.5502 92 800.355.7708 www.kingplastic.com www.vortextool.com

Kings Mountain International Weyerhaeuser 61 704.739.4227 75 406.892.6231 www.kmiinc.net www.weyerhaeuser.com/woodproducts

KML-Kustom Material Laminates

Wilsonart LLC 220 (BC) 800.433.3222 50 888.358.5075 www.wilsonart.com www.KMLcorp.com

Amercian Adhesive Coatings LLC 78 978.688.7400 www.aacchotmelts.com

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