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Composite panel substrates combined with decorative surfaces offer infinite possibilities for residential, commercial, retail, healthcare as well as exterior applications.

This 2012 Surface & Panel Buyers Guide, sponsored by the Composite Panel Association (CPA), provides the most comprehensive product information available about North American wood-based composite panel and decorative surfacing products. The Guide includes indepth product descriptions as well listings of standard and specialty products available.

COMPOSITE PANELS Composite panels – including 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 along with surface characteristics to create durable, functional end-products. By their very nature, these composite panels 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 stringent California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM 93120) regulation for product emissions.

The CARB regulation excludes hardboard and EWST products. CPA maintains a current list of CARB-certified and exempt facilities at www.CompositePanel.org.

DECORATIVE SURFACES Decorative surfaces offer limitless options for innovative design and functionality. Decorative surfaces are used in a wide variety of woodbased applications, including cabinets, mouldings, flooring, furniture, countertops, store fixtures, doors and shelving. Composite panels are the ideal substrate for these decorative surfaces, providing a consistent, strong and affordable substrate.

Decorative surfaces are broadly separated into overlays and coatings. Overlays include thermally fused melamine (TFM), film overlays (3D laminates, etc.), decorative foils, high pressure laminates, light basis weight papers, wood veneer and heat transfer foils. Coatings are utilized in both liquid and powder forms.

SECTIONS OF THIS GUIDE • PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS detail the characteristics of the materials, common applications and key physical properties.

• PRODUCT GUIDES provide companyspecific product information for the major manufacturers and suppliers of these panel and surfacing products, including designations for Eco-Certified Composites, CARB certified and exempt, and no added urea formaldehyde (NAUF) products.

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SALES CONTACTS GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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

ENVIRONMENTAL CREDITS The following programs recognize the environmental efficacy and/or green building qualifications of many of the composite panel products available in this Guide.

ECC / EPP Programs In late 2011, CPA launched the Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Sustainability Standard and Certification Program, a more robust successor to the decade-old Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) program. ECC assesses the life cycle and carbon footprint of composite wood panels made at any particular manufacturing plant and includes compliance with the CARB product emission requirements as a pre-requisite. Visit www.ECCproduct.org for a list of certified companies.

ECC-Certified Products may help achieve the following NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines Credits: • Recycled-Content, Section 2.4.1 = 3 points • Renewable Materials, Section 2.6.1 = 3 points • Minimize Potential Sources of Pollutants, Section 5.1.5 = 6 points Composite Wood Products may help achieve the following U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Credits: • Recycled Content MR Credit 4 • Regional Materials MR Credit 5 • Certified Wood MR Credit 7 • Low Emitting Material EQ Credit 4.4 • Low Emitting Materials EQ Credit 4.5 (LEED–CI)

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUS) CPA offers continuing education units (CEUs) on the array of decorative surface and woodbased composite panel options available for residential, retail, healthcare and commercial applications. In this edition, CPA is publishing the sixth in a series of CEUs, titled The Science of Sustainability, How Composite Wood Panels Measure Up. THE COMPOSITE PANEL ASSOCIATION Founded in 1960, the CPA is dedicated to advancing the North American wood-based panel and decorative surfacing industries. CPA represents both industries on technical, public policy, quality assurance and product acceptance issues.

CPA General Members include the leading manufacturers of MDF, particleboard, engineered wood siding and trim and hardboard in North America, representing more than 90% of industry 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. All are committed to product advancement and industry competitiveness.

CPA is a vital resource for both manufacturers and users of industry products. As an internationally recognized and accredited standards developer, CPA publishes the industry’s definitive ANSI product standards. CPA also operates the International Testing and Certification Center (ITCC) and manages the Grademark Certification Program, the largest and most stringent testing and certification program of its kind for North American composite panel products.

Additionally, CPA compiles and publishes the most comprehensive industry economic performance data and technical bulletins on the use of industry products, along with other educational materials. The association partners with Surface & Panel magazine in publishing this Guide as well as regular editions of the magazine.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Composite Panel Association 19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 306 Leesburg, Virginia, USA 20176 (703) 724-1128 www.CompositePanel.org www.DecorativeSurfaces.org

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On the cover: Consistent and durable composite panels combined with fashionable decorative surfaces offer infinite design possibilities in residential and commercial applications. The Surface & Panel Buyers Guide is your complete source for specifying the right materials for any application.

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Abet Laminati, American Renolit. Arborite, B+N, Bausch Linneman, Bierson, BluDot, Boltaron, BTD Powder Coating, Busch Industries, ClosetMaid, Columbia Forest Products, Coveright, Dackor, Doellken, DVUV, Egger, Flakeboard, Formica, Georgia Pacific, Hafele, Harston-Kennedy, Henry Built, Hickory Furniture, Hornschuch, Interprint, Klockner, KML-Kustom Material Laminates, Lamitech, Louisiana Pacific, Northern Contours, Omnova, Pacific Crest Industries, Rehau, Roseburg, Sauder, Schattdecor, Stevens Industries, Suddekor, Sun Mountain Doors, Surface Source International, Synergy Thermofoisl, Tafisa, Temple-Inland, TIGER Drylac, Toppan America, Inc., TruWood Siding + Trim, Uniboard, Valspar, Wilsonart International.

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Surface & Panel is published quarterly by Bedford Falls Communications, Inc., 1617 Country Club Lane, Watertown, Wisconsin 53098, telephone 920-206-1766, fax 920-206-1767. John Aufderhaar, President, Christine Aufderhaar, CFO. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical without written permission from the publisher. Subscription policy: Individual subscriptions are available, without charge, to manufacturers who engage in panel processing, qualified service providers and suppliers. Publisher reserves the right to reject non-qualified subscribers. One year subscription to non-qualified individuals: U.S. $50, Canada/Mexico $75, all other countries $100, payable in U.S. funds. Single issues are $15, and must be prepaid. Bedford Falls Communications, Inc., does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions in the material contained herein, regardless of whether such errors result from negligence, accident, or any other cause whatsoever. Printed in the U.S.A. Postmaster: Send address changes to Surface & Panel, 1617 Country Club Lane, Watertown, WI 53098. Please direct all subscription questions and mail to: Surface & Panel, 1617 Country Club Lane, Watertown, WI 53098 PH: 920-206-1766

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Distribution Matters A special section highlighting the Cabinet Industry Distribution Alliance (CIDA).

52 Distribution Is Key To Valspar Wood Growth Strategy 54 Healthcare Design, A Shared Responsibility 58 The Edge of Distribution 61 Create Just-In-Time Connections 63 CIDA Member Directory

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Finishing Matters A special section highlighting the finishing industry.

77 US Mandate: Quality Furniture Right Down To The Finish 79 THE Benefits of UV-Curable Powder Coating

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There is a lot we don’t know yet about the year 2012.

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You’ve heard them all before. Hand in glove, Batman and

Will President Obama be re-elected? Will the stock market stay up?

Robin, peanut butter and jelly, Lone Ranger and Tonto, etc. etc., all

Will housing starts begin to climb again? Who will win American

things which are inseparable or just work well together. Composite

Idol? From the sublime to the ridiculous, there is much that only

panel products and decorative surfaces are good examples of

time will tell.

this too. Most composite panel production will end up as lami-

Thankfully, some things we do know. The North American com-

nated products. So it makes perfect sense that the Composite

posite panel industry continues to revolutionize its products, and

Panel Association, representing 90% of all composite production

offers specifiers and consumers more choices than ever – almost

in North America, would also represent the world’s finest surface

all of them decidedly “green” by nature and subject to rigorous envi-

material suppliers. We’ve brought them all together in the 2012

ronmental standards.

Similarly, wood-based decorative surfacing is evolving right before our eyes. This year an even greater array of products, colors, styles, textures and performance characteristic are available, as catalogued in this 2012 Buyers Guide. Best of all these products are available in a wide range of price points to suit the needs of any project.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce this latest edition of the most popular book in our industry, and one that is also available (and regularly updated) online. I hope you will keep it handy, share it with colleagues, and request extra copies too.

I especially want to draw your attention to products certified under a new standard adopted by the Composite Panel Association last fall — the Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Sustainability

Buyers Guide. This issue is the most complete source for the selection of surface & panel products. Finding a specific product or supplier is a snap.

Two new environments have been added to this year’s edition to make it easier to connect with the right company for the right products. Distribution Matters (pages 51 - 65) is published on behalf of the National Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) and the Cabinet Industry Distribution Alliance (CIDA).

Distributors play a critical role in education and training for fabricators, architects, designers and specifiers. Check out this “magazine within a magazine” for insightful content and the distributors near you. Another specialized environment in this issue is Finish-

Standard and Certification Program. After nearly a decade of

ing Matters (pages 75 - 90). Our approach to surfacing would be

standing behind our industry-leading EPP Certification Program

incomplete without the inclusion of the latest advances in coatings

(documenting 100% recycled/residual wood plus compliance with

and finishes, technology and of course, design trends.

the CARB emissions ceilings), we decided to challenge the industry

I hope you enjoy the 2012 edition of the Surface & Panel

by creating a more rigorous and market relevant benchmark. Not

Buyers Guide and find it truly useful. You can also find the digital

only does the ECC Standard incorporate tough sustainability crite-

edition online at www.surfaceandpanel.com. I want to thank our

ria for composite panel products along with a first of its kind “carbon

advertising partners who are responsible for making this issue

calculator,” it also carries the certification all the way through the

the largest in our 10-year history. We are privileged to serve them.

supply chain to finished products — with on site audits by CPA to

Please go to page 114 to see the index of these fine companies

validate a manufacturer’s claim. In short, this is not an easy standard

and how to locate them within the issue.

to meet and we will be regularly verifying it.

Beginning this spring I urge you to seek out ECC-certified prod-

All the best,

ucts and ask about other complimentary green criteria that many manufacturers have established for their products. This Guide is the right place to start. I also hope you will contact the CPA at any time with technical, standards or performance-related questions about composite panels and decorative surfaces. We take pride in being

JohnAufderhaar | Publisher, Surface & Panel Magazine

your premiere resource for information and education, and we wel-

920-206-1766 | jaufderhaar@surfaceandpanel.com

come your questions and suggestions.

I wish you a great year in business!

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“Most composite panel production will end up as laminated products. So it makes perfect sense that the Composite Panel Association, representing 90% of all composite production in North America, would also represent the world’s finest surface material suppliers.”

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MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is widely used in the manufacture of furniture, kitchen cabinets, door parts, mouldings, millwork and laminate flooring.

MDF panels are manufactured with a variety of physical properties and dimensions, providing the opportunity to design the end product with the specific MDF needed.

MDF is a composite panel product typically consisting of cellulosic fibers combined with a synthetic resin

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or other suitable bonding system and joined together under heat and pressure. Additives may be introduced during manufacturing to impart additional characteristics.

The surface of MDF is fl at, smooth, uniform, dense and free of knots and grain patterns. The homogeneous density profile of MDF allows intricate and precise machining and finishing techniques for superior finished products. Trim waste is significantly reduced when using MDF compared to other substrates.

Stability and strength are important assets of MDF, which can be machined into complex patterns that require precise tolerances.

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COMMON USES

DOORS, JAMBS & MILLWORK LAMINATING & FINISHING EDGE SHAPING & MACHINING MOULDING EMBOSSING OFFICE & RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE KITCHEN CABINETS PANELING LAMINATE FLOORING STORE FIXTURES

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MDF IS THE PERFECT SOLID WOOD SUBSTITUTE. THE STABILITY, STRENGTH AND HOMOGENEITY OF MDF ALLOW FOR AN INCREASING NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS. INTERIOR MDF MOULDINGS ➊ ARE EASILY MACHINED AND LAMINATED OR PAINTED. IT IS WIDELY USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND LAMINATE FLOORING ➋, ➌. BECAUSE MDF IS HOMOGENEOUS, IT CAN BE USED AS A SUBSTRATE OR ROUTED AND FINISHED FOR A 3D AESTHETIC ➍.

MDF IS USED AS THE CORE MATERIAL IN STORE FIXTURES ➎. IT HAS EXCELLENT MACHINING CHARACTERISTICS WHICH IS IMPORTANT FOR SMOOTH PROFILES IN COATED OR LAMINATED CABINET DOORS ➏. MDF IS A COMMONLY USED COMPONENT IN TODAY'S OFFICE FURNITURE ➐. surface&panel

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identifies product grades. Specifications identified in the Stan-

Third-party certification to ANSI A208.2 is required for many applications of composite panels. For example, HUD and the states of California and Minnesota require third-party certification of formaldehyde emissions for nearly all MDF and particleboard under their jurisdiction.

dard include physical and mechanical properties, dimensional

FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION LIMITS

tolerances and formaldehyde emission limits. The Standard was

The standard has a tiered system of emission levels allowing

developed through the sponsorship of the Composite Panel

either a maximum of 0.21 ppm or 0.11 ppm for panels thicker than

Association (CPA), in conjunction with producers, users and gen-

8 mm. Panels 8 mm and thinner shall conform to either the 0.21

eral interest groups. A summary of the ANSI Property Require-

ppm or 0.13 ppm maximum limit. To meet the needs of the market

ments are included in this Guide, and copies of the Standard are

many MDF manufacturers have voluntarily developed ultra low-

available from CPA.

emitting and no added urea-formaldehyde (NAUF) products,

PRODUCT STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION

The American National Standard for Medium Density Fiberboard (ANSI A208.2) is the North American industry voluntary standard.

It classifies MDF by physical and mechanical properties and

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THE SMOOTHNESS AND STABILITY OF MDF ENSURES ITS SPECIFICATION IN CUSTOM SHELVING FOR DEMANDING RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS ➊.

MDF IS WELL SUITED FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. IN THIS MODERN HOME ➋ CLEAR-COATED MDF WAS USED FOR INTERIOR WALLS, DOORS AND CASEWORK. IN MORE TRADITIONAL HOMES ➌ CABINETS AND BUILT-INS SHOWCASE THE PERFORMANCE BEAUTIFULLY.

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Plum Creek MDF and HDF GREEN HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY

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Plum Creek’s Glacier Green™ and Glacier Clear™ are formulated to meet a wide range of ‘Green’ and ‘Sustainable’ product standards: LOW E MISSION MDF/HDF

GREEN-BUILDING COMPLIANT MDF/HDF

CARB California Air Resources Board

Phase Two ATCM 93120

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Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Standard 4-11

Environmentally Responsible Use of Wood Fiber

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E2 Recycled Content, Renewable Sources and Certified & Sustainable Sources

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SCS Scientific Certification Systems

Recycled Wood Content

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SFI Sustainable Forestry Initiative

Certified Fiber Sourcing

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Green Globes® System Green Building Initiative credit support for ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

With Glacier Green and Glacier Clear, you get an engineered wood panel prized by woodworkers and construction professionals for exceptional qualities including:

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An unblemished surface optimized for painting and laminating

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A homogeneous fine fiber core

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Smooth machined profiles and edges Exacting tolerance standards Light consistent color

Our customers benefit from rapid machine throughput speeds, extended cutting tool life and fewer finishing steps to achieve superior results.

Available in a thickness range of 0.063" to 1.5" (1.6 mm to 38.1 mm).

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MDF IS THE MATERIAL OF CHOICE IN COMMERCIAL SPACES ➊ AND HOME INTERIORS ➌, WHERE TIGHT TOLERANCES, SMOOTH SURFACES AND INTRICATE MACHINING ARE CRITICAL. MDF IS PARTICULARLY WELL-SUITED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERIOR DOORS ➋. EMBOSSED MDF PANELS ADD TEXTURE, RICHNESS AND DIMENSION TO ANY INTERIOR ➍.

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Table 1: PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS FOR

ANSI 208.2-2009 MDF for Interior Applications

MDF WHEN DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D 1037-06A PART A Grades

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Formaldehyde Emissions ≤ 0.21 ppm or ≤ 0.11 ppm 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.

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In addition, CPA’s Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Program (to which a majority of the North American producers subscribe) requires emission limits no higher than the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (“CARB Rule”).

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COUNTERTOPS

PARTICLEBOARD

KITCHEN CABINETS SHELVING DOOR CORE MANUFACTURED HOME DECKING STAIR TREADS

Particleboard is a composite panel product

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consisting of cellulosic particles of various sizes that

OFFICE & RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE

are bonded together with a synthetic resin or binder

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under heat and pressure. Particle geometry, resin levels, board density and manufacturing processes may be modified to produce products suitable for specific end uses. At the time of manufacture additives can be incorporated to impart specific performance enhancements including greater dimensional stability, increased fire retardancy and moisture resistance.

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Today’s particleboard gives industrial users the consistent quality and design flexibility needed for fast, efficient production lines and quality consumer products. Particleboard panels are manufactured in a variety of dimensions with a wide range of physical properties that provide maximum design flexibility for specifiers and end users.

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PARTICLEBOARD IS FOUND IN FURNITURE, FLOORING AND CABINETS IN BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SETTINGS, INCLUDING KITCHENS ➋ AND HOSPITALS ➌.

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A summary of the ANSI Property Requirements is included in this Guide and copies of the Standard are available from CPA. Third-party certification to ANSI Standards is required for many applications of composite panels. For example, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the physical properties of manufactured home decking to be third-party certified. In addition, many building code jurisdictions 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 thirdparty certification of formaldehyde emissions for nearly all particleboard and MDF under their jurisdiction.

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FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION LIMITS The standard has a tiered system of emission levels allowing either a maximum of 0.18 ppm or 0.09 ppm for industrial grades or 0.20 ppm for manufactured home decking. To meet the needs of the market many particleboard manufacturers have voluntarily developed ultra low-emitting and no added urea-formaldehyde (NAUF) products, so there are a wide variety of products available today with reduced formaldehyde levels, as well as a growing number of non-formaldehyde alternatives.

Those companies currently producing NAUF products are identified in the product listings in this Guide.

In addition, CPA’s Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Program (to which a majority of the North American producers subscribe) requires emission limits no higher than the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (“CARB Rule”).

Finally, various overlays and surface treatments have been shown to significantly reduce product emissions. For additional information about emissions, see the CPA Technical Bulletin "VOC Emission Barrier Effects."

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PARTICLEBOARD IS MADE IN A WIDE RANGE OF PROPERTIES TO SUIT JUST ABOUT ANY PURPOSE. IN THE CASE OF CUSTOM SHELVING AND CLOSETS, THE VERTICAL PORTIONS MAY UTILIZE A LOW DENSITY PRODUCT. IN THE MORE DEMANDING HORIZONTAL SURFACES, A HIGHER DENSITY PRODUCT MAY BE INDICATED.

Table A:

ANSI 208.1-2009 Particleboard

REQUIREMENTS FOR GR ADE S OF PARTICLEBOARD

Grade

Dimensional Tolerances

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Thickness Tolerance Length & Width mm (inch)

Panel A Average from Specified mm (inch)

Screw-holding

Variance from Panel Average mm (inch)

Modulus of Elasticity N/mm2 (psi)

Modulus of Rupture N/mm2 (psi)

Internal Bond N/mm2 (psi)

Face N (pounds)

Linear Expansion max. avg. percent

Edge N (pounds)

H-1

±2.0

(0.080)

±0.200 (0.008)

±0.100 (0.004) 14.9 (2161)

2160 (313300)

0.81

(117)

1600

(360)

1200 (270)

NS

H-2

±2.0

(0.080)

±0.200 (0.008)

±0.100 (0.004) 18.5 (2683)

2160 (313300)

0.81

(117)

1700

(382)

1400 (315)

NS

H-3

±2.0

(0.080)

±0.200 (0.008)

±0.100 (0.004) 21.1 (3060)

2475 (359000)

0.90 (131)

1800

(405)

1400 (315)

NS

M-0

±2.0

(0.080)

±0.200 (0.008)

±0.100 (0.004)

(1102)

1380 (200200)

0.31

(45)

NS

NS

NS

M-1

±2.0

(0.080)

±0.200 (0.008)

±0.100 (0.004) 10.0 (1450)

1550 (224800)

0.36

(52)

NS

NS

0.40

M-S

±2.0

(0.080)

±0.200 (0.008)

±0.100 (0.004) 11.0 (1595)

1700 (246600)

0.36

(52)

800

(180)

700

(157)

0.40

M-2

±2.0

(0.080)

±0.200 (0.008)

±0.100 (0.004) 13.0 (1885)

2000 (290100)

0.40

(58)

900

(202)

800

(180)

0.40

(0.080)

±0.200 (0.008)

±0.100 (0.004) 15.0 (2176)

2500 (362600)

0.50

(73)

1000

(225)

900

(202)

0.40

(0.080)

+0.125 (0.005)

±0.125 (0.005)

2.8

(406)

500

(72500)

0.10

(15)

360

(81)

NS

0.40

±0.125 (0.005)

2.8

(406)

500

(72500)

0.14

(20)

520

(117)

NS

0.40

M-3i

±2.0

LD-1

±2.0

-0.375 LD-2

±2.0

(0.080)

(0.015)

+0.125 (0.005) -0.375

(0.015)

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

7.6

OF PARTICLEBOARD FLOORING PRODUCTS AND BUILDING CODE GR ADE S

Dimensional Tolerances

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Thickness Tolerance Length & Width mm (inch) PBU

+0

(0)

-4.0

(0.160)

D-2

±2.0

D-3

±2.0

Panel Average from Specified mm (inch)

Variance from Panel Average mm (inch)

Modulus of Rupture N/mm2 (psi) 11.0

Modulus of Elasticity N/mm2 (psi)

Internal Bond N/mm2 (psi)

Hardness N (pounds)

Concentrated6 Loading N (pounds) NS7

±0.375

(0.015)

±0.250 (0.010)

(1595)

1725

(250200)

0.40

(58)

2225 (500)

(0.080)

±0.375

(0.015)

±0.250 (0.010) 16.5 (2393)

2750

(398900)

0.55

(80)

2225 (500)

2670

(0.080)

±0.375

(0.015)

±0.250 (0.010) 19.5 (2828)

3100

(449600)

0.55

(80)

2225 (500)

2670

Thickness Tolerance Length & Width mm (inch) M-3

18

±2.0

(0.080)

Panel Average from Specified mm (inch) ±0.200

(0.008)

1.6 (0.063) NS

0.35

(600)

NS

8

0.30

(600)

NS

8

0.30

Screw-holding

Variance from Panel Average mm (inch) ±0.100

Linear Thickness Swell Expansion max. avg. max. avg. mm (inch) percent percent

(0.004)

Modulus of Rupture N/mm2 (psi) 16.5 (2393)

Modulus of Elasticity N/mm2 (psi) 2750

(398900)

Internal Bond N/mm2 (psi) 0.55

(80)

Hardness N (pounds) 2225

(500)

Face N (pounds) 1100 (270)

Edge N (pounds) 1000

(225)

Linear Expansion max. avg. percent 0.35

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Available in a range of dimensions for optimized efficiency and productivity, both TemStock-Free and UltraStock-Free are also some of the first panels on the market with the CPA’s new, more stringent ECC certification. So the next time you need panels featuring low emissions for the environment and high performance for you, give us a call.

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What is ECC? ECC stands for Eco-Certified CompositeTM, as defined in a ground-breaking new Sustainability Standard and Certification Program for composite panel products – specifically particleboard, MDF, hardboard and engineered wood siding and trim, and products made with them.

What makes a composite panel Eco-Certified?

The requirements for ECC Certification are tough and specific, and require annual audits.

Composite panel products must first comply with the stringent California Air Resources Board (CARB) formaldehyde emissions regulation.

In addition, the panel manufacturing facility must meet at least 3 of the following requirements: • Carbon Footprint – Panels perform as a carbon sink resulting in overall net carbon storage.

• Local and Renewable Resource – At least 85% of wood fiber sourced within 250 miles.

• Recycled/Recovered – At least 75% recycled or recovered wood fiber; or at least 50% recycled/recovered wood fiber plus a minimum of 5% post-consumer fiber.

• Sustainability – At least 97% wood fiber furnish is converted to panels or re-utilized as a valued product.

• Wood Sourcing – Conformity with FSC Controlled Wood Standard (2008), FSC Chain of Custody Standard (2008), or SFI Fiber Sourcing Requirements (2011).

Who can be ECC certified?

Audited certification is available to composite panel manufacturing facilities, decorative surfacing facilities, and fabricators in North America.

Certification is granted on a facility-by-facility basis.

What about LEED? ECC certified products may help achieve LEED credit for Recycled Content MR Credit 4, Regional Materials MR Credit 5, Certified Wood MR Credit 7, and/or Low Emitting Material EQ Credit 4.4. ECC value added products may also help earn credit for Low Emitting Materials EQ Credit 4.5 (LEED–CI) and others.

Who sponsors ECC? The Composite Panel Association (CPA) developed the ECC Standard, including its unique Carbon Calculator. CPA will administer the ECC Certification Program as a third party certification agency accredited to ISO/IEC Guide 65 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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

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ECC Wood Products are among the greenest on earth.

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HARDBOARD Hardboard is used in a variety of applications including furniture components, moulded door skins, wall paneling, underlayment and perforated boards.

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.

Hardboard has a uniform thickness, density and appearance and has no grain. It resists marring, scuffing and abrasion, as well as changes in temperature and humidity. Hardboard can be cut, routed, shaped and drilled with standard woodworking tools. In addition, hardboard can be securely glued or fastened with screws, staples or nails. Hardboard panels can be laminated

➊ HARDBOARD’S LIGHT WEIGHT, THIN PROFILE AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY MAKE IT THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR BACKING MATERIAL ON DRAWER BOTTOMS ➊, HOUSEHOLD STORAGE SYSTEMS ➌, AND INTERIOR WALL PANELING ➍. PERFORATED

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H A R D B O A R D COMMON USES

PREFINISHED PANELING OFFICE & RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE

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PERFORATED BOARD DOOR SKINS UNDERLAYMENT PRODUCT STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION

The American National Standard for Basic Hardboard (ANSI A135.4) is the North American industry standard. It classifies hardboard by thickness and physical properties, and includes five classes: Tempered, Standard, Service-Tempered, Service and Industrialite.

Copies of the Standard are available from the Composite Panel Association (CPA).

The American National Standard for Prefi nished Hardboard Paneling (ANSI A135.5) 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 fl ame spread are also specified. ■

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NOMINAL THICKNESS

MOISTURE RESISTANCE (MAX. AVERAGE PER PANEL) WATER ABSORBTION BASED ON

THICKNESS SWELLING

mm

inch

percent

percent

2.1

1/12

30

25

2.5

1/10

25

20

3.2

1/8

25

20

4.8

3/16

25

20

6.4

1/4

20

15

7.9

5/16

15

10

9.5

3/8

10

9

2.1

1/12

40

30

2.5

1/10

35

25

3.2

1/8

35

25

4.8

3/16

35

25

6.4

1/4

25

20 15

7.9

5/16

20

9.5

3/8

15

10

3.2

1/8

35

30

4.8

3/16

30

30

6.4

1/4

30

25

9.5

3/8

20

15

3.2

1/8

45

35

4.8

3/16

40

35

6.4

1/4

40

30

9.5

3/8

35

25

11.1

7/16

35

25

12.7

1/2

30

20

15.9

5/8

25

20

6.4

1/4

50

30 25

9.5

3/8

40

11.1

7/16

40

25

12.7

1/2

35

25

15.9

5/8

30

20

MODULUS OF RUPTURE (MINIMUM AVERAGE PER PANEL)

TENSILE STRENGTH (MIN. AVERAGE PER PANEL) PARALLEL TO SURFACE

PERPENDICULAR TO SURFACE

MPa

psi

MPa

psi

MPa

psi

41.4

6000

20.7

3000

0.90

130

31.0

4500

15.2

2200

0.62

90

31.0

4500

13.8

2000

0.52

75

20.7

3000

10.3

1500

0.34

50

13.8

2000

6.9

1000

0.17

25

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INTERIOR TRIM

ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING AND TRIM

SIDING EXTERIOR TRIM

Engineered 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. These advanced composites can be engineered with enhanced resistance to moisture, dimensional stability and protection against fungal decay and termites. 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 and come in many forms including sophisticated woodgrains and embossed surfaces.

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ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING AND TRIM The American National Standard for Engineered Wood Siding (ANSI A135.6) defines quality and dimensional attributes for siding products. The standard covers 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.

Third-party certification to the ANSI Standards is required for many applications of siding panels. Many building code jurisdictions require the physical properties of engineered wood siding

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THERMALLY FUSED MELAMINE

LAMINATE FLOORING CABINETRY COUNTERTOPS SHELVING STORE FIXTURES

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HOME OFFICE FURNITURE

TFM or thermally fused melamine is made by fusing a resin-impregnated sheet of décor paper directly to a substrate. There is no kraft paper used in TFM, 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 TFM sheet, creating a cross-linked bond with the substrate.

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

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DECORATIVE PAPERS SATURATED WITH REACTIVE RESINS, CURED UNDER HEAT OR PRESSURE AND PERMANENTLY FUSED TO A SUBSTRATE SUCH AS PARTICLEBOARD AND MDF BECOME BOTH A DECORATIVE AND A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ➊.

THESE PANELS ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THERMALLY FUSED MELAMINE (TFM).

RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS INCLUDE HOME OFFICE FURNITURE AND LAMINATE FLOORING ➋ AS WELL AS CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS AND SHELVING IN HOME STORAGE ➌ AND MODERN KITCHENS ➍.

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F U S E D

M E L A M I N E

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TFM 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 healthcare, hospitality, commercial and retail settings. TFM decorative panels typically require a decorative edge 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, TFM offers an excellent option for designers and specifiers.

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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

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COMMON USES

KITCHEN CABINETS

FILM OVERLAYS

FURNITURE SHELVING MANUFACTURED HOUSING OFFICE APPLICATIONS WALL PANELING

Known as rigid thermoformable foils (RTF), three-dimensional laminate (3DL) and twodimensional laminate (2DL), these materials are thermoplastic film overlays. They provide end users the freedom to design components with

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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

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available in solid colors or printed designs.

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Riken USA Corp. produces foils for 3D laminates for seamless cabinet doors, office furniture and store fixtures using Japanese printing technology. For eco-conscious projects, its Rivestar 3DL foil is PVC-free and offers superior UV-resistance and lot-to-lot consistency.

Vacuum and membrane press the most complex dimensional profiles on routered substrates in solid colors, patterns and woodgrains with satin, matte, desktop and contemporary high-gloss finishes.

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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.

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 fl at 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.

3D laminates are resistant to chipping, cracking or breaking making 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 healthcare settings for over bed tray tables, furniture and cabinetry. Due to their ability to wrap around 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.

2DLs are generally made from vinyl, polypropylene (PP) or oriented polypropylene (OPP). They are designed to be fl at 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.

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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.

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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 fl at sheet lamination. These films range from 5.5 to 8 mils in thickness. Some are available with scuff resistant 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 and 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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3D LAMINATES RESIST CHIPPING, CRACKING AND BREAKING, MAKING THEM A PERFECT SURFACE LAYER FOR SCULPTED SUBTRATE PANELS ➊, ➍ AS WELL AS CABINET DOORS ➋. A SEAMLESS EDGE PROFILE AND AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE ARE IDEAL FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS ➌. WOODGRAIN FILM OVERLAYS, COATED FOR SCUFF, SCRATCH AND STAIN RESISTANCE, ARE WELLSUITED TO OFFICE FURNITURE ➎.

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FF I I LL MM OO VV EE RR LL AAYY SS FILM OVERLAYS ARE VACUUM FORMED OR MEMBRANE PRESSED OVER CONTOURED SUBSTRATES ➊. AMONG THE DESIRABLE QUALITIES OF FILM OVERLAYS ARE THEIR RESISTANCE TO WATER AND CHEMICALS ➋.

COMMON USES FOR 2D LAMINATES INCLUDE CABINET DOORS ➌.

THERMOFORMED OVERLAY FILMS: Single-ply or two-ply construction. Gauges range from .010" to .030" and the fi lm may be printed in wood grain or decorative patterns. Films may be embossed and may be coated with scuff and stain resistant coatings. Primers to promote 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 fi lms when a router is used to expose a different color in the bottom ply fi lm. Films may also be fl at laminated or mitre folded. Raised panel cabinet doors and free-formed furniture components are the most common applications for this type of fi lm.

➊ CALENDERED POLYPROPYLENE FILM:

WRAPPING FILMS: Are rigid vinyl films in gauges from .005" to .010". Film may be printed in wood grain or decorative patterns, may be embossed and may be coated with scratch and stain resistant coatings. Films are designed for wrapping profiles, like picture frames and furniture moulding, and can also be fl at laminated and mitre folded.

Textured Beauty Pentadecor® 3D Laminate films Wenge design with deep surface texture Beachwood and Boardwalk perfect for fixture and display, kitchen and closet

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These films range from 5 to 20 mils in thickness and are available in a range of solid colors. Typical applications include fl at laminations and edge banding for garage and kitchen cabinets as well as electronics.

ORIENTED POLYPROPYLENE (OPP) FILM (OPAQUE): Relatively new to the

decorative overlay category, these fi lms 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 fi lms may be embossed and are typically coated for scuff, scratch and stain resistance. Oriented polypropylene fi lms are available in thicknesses ranging from 0.9 to 2.2 mil (23 gsm to 56 gsm). Typical applications include RTA furniture, cabinets, wrapped profi les, ceiling and wall panels. ■

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OMNOVA Solutions’ Harmony program facilitates design and color matching across multiple OMNOVA product constructions Paper, Flat, and 3D Laminates including surf(x)® 3D Laminates.

The program provides the best application of laminate based on cost and functional requirements.

Benefits of the Harmony program include: • Enables uniform design for furniture and fixtures with coordinating laminates • Reduces development time and improves speed to market for new products • Simplifies supply chain, streamlining product development • Controls end product cost by using a range of constructions based on functional needs To learn how OMNOVA Laminates can make a difference in your fixtures, contact us today! Or visit our online Design Center to see our broad offering, obtain additional information and order samples – www.omnova.com/designcenter.

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SynDeco

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

SPECIF YING SURFACES [ K I T C H E N S ] Cabinet boxes are typically built from particleboard because of its dimensional stability. These cabinet faces are finished with textured high pressure laminate (HPL). A variety of textures, ranging from flat/matte to deep ridges and grain patterns can be embossed into decorative surfacing materials by using release papers, press plates, or textured cylinders in the laminating process. TFM can also carry texture and is a common material specification for vertical surfaces.

Another common decorative surface type used in the lamination industry is natural wood veneer.

Veneers are available 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 fl at, smooth, uniform, dense and free of knots and grain patterns. In addition, their dimensional stability, strength properties and cost advantages further increase the advantages of using these substrates.

Engineered five-piece doors are produced by profile wrapping the stiles and rails, which can be done with a variety of materials including 2DL and 3DL film overlays, OPP or polyester saturated papers. The interior flat panels can be of the same material or a matched TFM. Contoured door and drawer fronts can also be achieved by routing homogenous MDF panels and then vacuum forming (3D laminating) a rigid thermofoil over the surface.

Producers of decorative surfacing materials work together to maintain â&#x20AC;&#x153;surface material matching programs,â&#x20AC;? allowing designers to precisely specify different materials in the same application with a cohesive aesthetic.

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SynDECOR®-based overlays: The next great thing in decorative laminates!

SynDECOR®, a biaxially-oriented polypropylene (OPP) based film, provides cabinet and RTA furniture producers an exciting, cost-effective alternative to today's laminate substrates. This thin, strong barrier film is UV-stabilized and modified to chemically bond to glues for lamination.

SynDECOR is surface printed and e-beam or UV-coated

by AET Films converter customers.

No more water or moisture issues Because SynDECOR is an OPP-based film, it has all of the water resistance your applications will ever need. Meeting 24-hour test requirements is no issue, whether the laminates are based upon our 23, 32, 41 or 56 gsm products.

Its “Living Hinge” is ideal for miter-fold construction Unlike most materials, polypropylene actually strengthens when it is flexed. This inherent, high resistance to flexural fatigue, combined with SynDECOR’s high resistance to tear-initiation, allows and inspires product designs that include foldable backs, v-grooved cabinet carcasses, lightweight panels and shelving. Furniture and cabinet producers can now improve product design and appearance while reducing the overall costs.

IF water-resistance, living-hinge and versatility are not

enough to convince you, then also consider these additional SynDECOR benefits: • consistent chemical bonds with today’s commonly used glues • superior print fidelity • converter-applied coatings that deliver exceptional mar, scratch and abrasion resistance • formaldehyde and melamine-free • polyolefin-based construction, widely considered the most sustainable of all plastics

Wrapped profiles and five-piece doors MDF and SynDECOR-based overlays are made for one another. The thin, yet strong SynDECOR-based laminate will highlight the intricate detail of routed products.

Five-piece doors can now be produced with one substrate and one print surface, delivering consistent design with improved durability. The functional surface of SynDECOR chemically bonds to the PUR or water-based glues.

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DECORATIVE FOILS Decorative foils are an intermediate-range paperbased overlay and are also called impregnated papers. They are generally pre-impregnated with a blend of melamine, acrylic and urea resins during the paper-manufacturing 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 lighter-weight varieties to be

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Heat 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 fl at 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.

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COMMON USES

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The impregnated foils are bonded with an adhesive system to a substrate (ex: MDF or particleboard). 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.

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, profi le wrappings and POP displays. Specifiers choose decorative foils for their sharp print fidelity; wear-, stain- and water-resistant qualities; ease of maintenance and durability as well as their cost-effectiveness and reliable machining and manufacturing characteristics. ■

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COMMON USES

CABINETRY

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 or melamine or a combination thereof for increased durability and performance.

These papers can be printed with excellent quality and high-fidelity patterns. Optional chemical, optical, or gloss-matte embossing of these papers enhances the realism of woodgrain and natural patterns. Light

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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 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 fl at 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 fi nished panel will be affected by the adhesive system used and substrate quality. ■

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COMMON USES

HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATES

TABLETOPS COUNTERTOPS FURNITURE CABINETRY

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

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 pro-

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cess that converts the paper sheets into a single, rigid laminated sheet. Thermosetting creates strong, irreversible bonds that contribute to HPL’s durability 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, healthcare, retail casework, 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 TFM laminates.

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HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST DURABLE DECORATIVE SURFACE MATERIALS AND PERFORMS VERY WELL IN BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL APPLICATIONS. IT IS OFTEN UTILIZED FOR COUNTERTOPS ➊, RETAIL DISPLAYS ➌, CABINETS ➍, AND FURNITURE ➎. SPECIAL CUSTOM LAMINATES ➋ CAN BE PRODUCED TO MATCH THE THEME OR DÉCOR OF ANY ENVIRONMENT.

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H I G H

P R E S S U R E

L A M I N A T E S

The ABET Wood collection of high pressure laminates combines the look and feel of wood veneer with technically enhanced durability.

Real richness, real texture, real veneer…

➊ 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, fire-rated, 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. ■ SPECIAL GRADES OF HPL CAN BE POSTFORMED AROUND CURVED EDGES

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COMMON USES

EDGE BANDING

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Another common decorative surfacing material used in the lamination industry is natural wood veneer. Veneers are available 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 fl at, smooth, uniform, dense and free of knots and grain patterns. In addition, their dimensional stability, strength properties and cost advantages further increase the advantages of using these substrates.

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 have varying degrees of flexibility. The backers provide stability and strength to the veneer and minimize splintering, cracking and checking. 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.

Veneers can be overlaid with either heat activated resins or cold pressed. The main resin used in hot press systems is a ureabased 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

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WOOD VENEERS HAVE BECOME THINNER ➌ AS THE TECHNOLOGY TO PROCESS THEM HAS IMPROVED. NEVERTHELESS, THIN VENEERS WOULD NOT HAVE PRACTICAL APPLICATION WITHOUT THE ADVANCES MADE IN THE SURFACE QUALITY OF PARTICLEBOARD AND MDF. WOOD VENEERS REQUIRE A GLUE SYSTEM AND A SURFACE FINISH. VENEERS ADD WARMTH TO FURNITURE ➊, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES ➋, OFFICE FURNITURE ➍ AND COMMERCIAL INTERIORS ➎.

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COATINGS ➋

Another common decorative surfacing option is paint coating. With the advance of technology, coatings can now be applied to composite wood substrates in either liquid or powder forms. Paint can also be used in tandem with special inks, particularly in applications calling for printed wood grains or abstract patterns.

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in exceptionally consistent defect-free finishes. While

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.

some industrial finishes are available on a retail basis,

WATER-BASED ACRYLIC LATEX COATINGS: These coatings are

most coatings are custom formulated to fit the specific

used in industrial, commercial and residential settings and are formulated for both interior and exterior applications. Manufacturers can modify these coatings with different types of resins and cross-linking agents to extend the service life and exterior durability of the coating system. These additives also improve the chemical, corrosion and water resistance properties.

One of the advantages of water-based coatings is their lower VOC content, which reduces their impact to indoor air quality. They are also superior to other coating types in their exterior durability and color retention, which is a function of the acrylic resins used in the formulation. However, these coatings do not perform as well as solvent borne coatings in chemical and wear resistance.

protective topcoat. The surface characteristics of composite panel products, especially MDF, allow for direct coating and printing applications, which result

prefinisher’s line configuration and the requirements of the intended end application.

SOLVENT-BASED COATINGS: The higher VOC nature of solvent-

➊ MDF IS THE PERFECT SUBSTRATE FOR THE STRIKING FINISHES AVAILALBE IN FINE KITCHEN CABINETRY ➊. WATER-BASED UV-CURED FINISHES ARE DURABLE AND CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY IN COMMERCIAL OFFICES ➋.

POWDER COATING PROVIDES A CONSISTENT AND DURABLE FINISH FOR OFFICE FURNITURE ➌ AND CONTOURED COMPONENTS ➍, AND IS AVAILABLE IN A WIDE RANGE OF COLORS, TEXTURES AND FINISHES ➎.

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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 wear resistant 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 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 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.

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C O A T I N G S COMMON USES

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The popularity of powder coating has continued to grow as an industrial fi nishing system. Initially developed as an alternative way to coat metal, the advantages of this evolving technology have made powder coating the fastest growing industrial fi nish 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, these efforts were successful and a new way to fi nish composite panel products was launched.

Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective fi nish 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 fi nely 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 to create a variety of smooth and textured fi nishes that are uniform and durable. The coating process is a single-stage application where all exposed surfaces are coated simultaneously.

The benefits of powder coatings include increased design fl exibility, 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 fi nishes. ■

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Wood Growth Strategy

BRENT JEWELL, VALSPAR VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICA WOOD COATINGS

The editor’s of Surface & Panel recently had the opportunity to talk with Brent Jewell, Vice President of Valspar Wood Coatings about distribution.

Jewell came to Valspar in 2010 from the coated paper industry, a business that relies heavily on distribution for success.

Having added a number of new industrial distribution partners that serve cabinet manufacturers and furniture makers with numerous outlets on the west coast, east coast, and the mid-west over the past 18 months, expanding distribution throughout North America is one of Valspar’s core business strategies.

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SURFACE & PANEL:

What does distribution do for Valspar beyond providing shelves for your finishing products?

SURFACE & PANEL: What is an example of a Valspar product that originated from distributor feedback.

JEWELL: Distributors serve a customer base – the small-to-medium-size OEM – that as a manufacturer we can’t serve efficiently.

With the number and geographical dispersion of end-users around the country, we cannot afford to provide the local inventory, local availability, local sales support, and local service, including delivery, color matching, training, and speed of response, on a direct basis with the same quality that distributors do. On a more basic level our distributors provide an efficient channel for us to sell Valspar products but also to gather field intelligence from folks who are in the trenches everyday. They allow us to do what we do best – make finishing products. Our responsibility is to provide our distributors with the components they need to be valuable in the field because until they grow their business, we can’t grow ours.

JEWELL:

What are some of the more innovative contributions you see from your distributors?

SURFACE & PANEL:

JEWELL: We seek innovation not just in our products but also in the entire breadth of our product line, the depth of our service and support, and in our overall distribution program. We always encourage distributor feedback and those comments are considered in everything we do. Specifically distributors have had a great deal of input into our online educational and informational tools such as our web portal, online training videos, and our merchandising programs that ultimately help distributors promote their own businesses.

The best example is probably an improved stain base for our Graintone Ready Mix stain system that will allow for greater flexibility and customization. This product is available in a 550 VOC format that helps distributors serve the growing demand for lower volatility formulations and greater color flexibility.

SURFACE & PANEL: How does professional education and training add value in the distribution channel?

JEWELL: Finishes are complex so “training the trainer” is really important to our success. Our training is designed to enable the interaction between our distributor and their customer, the end user of our product, to be a partnership that results in a consultative, knowledge-based sale rather than just a transactional sale.

Distributors distribute many different types of products, in many cases not only wood coatings. The more distributors know about coatings and Valspar product performance, the more success end-users will have. That results in higher satisfaction, greater value, and sales.

We help our distributors achieve this knowledge by providing different levels of training – primary, intermediate, and advanced – depending on their role and current knowledge base. This training ranges from online via our web portal, to in-store, to our three-day onsite program at our lab and technical center in High Point, N.C.

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How does Valspar use computer technology to aid and enhance distributor relationships?

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JEWELL: This is an area where we are continually improving but we are gaining valuable insight from our distributors on how we can better use digital devices, web technology, and customized software to introduce new Valspar products more efficiently within the umbrella of a distributor’s business. We’ve launched a distributor portal (www.valsparwood.com) that houses many of the tools distributors need in order to be successful. And we’ve taken it a step further to develop a unique suite of advertising tools that distributors can access and customize to simply and easily co-brand their business with Valspar. At the end of the day, our philosophy is all about helping our distributors succeed.

How Why should distributors work with Valspar?

SURFACE & PANEL:

JEWELL: There are many reasons but one that immediately comes to mind is that we develop unique products for large OEM’s,

and then refine those products before they are available to small OEMs. Ultimately this means through Valspar even the smallest customer gets access to products that are proven and available to the largest OEMs in North America. s&p

DISTRIBUTOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION HELPS DISTRIBUTORS BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW STEPS IN WOOD FINISHING SUCH AS SPRAY APPLICATION OF LACQUERS, STAINS, AND OTHER FINISHES, REACT UNDER A VARIETY OF SITUATIONS. HERE, VALSPAR TRAINER SCOTT DAVIS DEMONSTRATES THE IMPORTANCE OF WOOD PREPARATION FOR DISTRIBUTORS ATTENDING TRAINING AT THE VALSPAR LAB AND TECHNICAL CENTER IN HIGH POINT, N.C.

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ealthcare design requires a special blend of aesthetics, performance and empathy. The architects and designers at IKM Incorporated, located in Pittsburgh, PA use these concepts to develop customized healthcare spaces. Pittsburgh has the oldest demographic in the United States outside of Dade County Florida, and with it a correspondingly robust healthcare/senior care system.

These market segments account for 85 percent of IKM’s work.

“As architects we feel we have the ability to improve healing and affect the quality of treatment,” says Matt Hansen, Architect and Project Manager for IKM. “We believe that if given the opportunity we can be an asset to nurses and physicians and help them to do their job in a more efficient way.” IKM blends traditional, transitional and contemporary materials and colors to create specialized spaces. They also rely on established relationships with fabricators and suppliers to complete projects within the healthcare industry’s uncompromising timelines.

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The IKM team designs comfortable space and chooses materials that look good and can perform in demanding healthcare environments, but they rely on trusted fabricators to procure materials, build the pieces and install the finished products. Caseworks Inc., located in Youngwood, PA is one of IKM’s fabricator partners. “We’ve been in business for close to 35 years,” says Bruce Kaufman, Sales Executive for Caseworks Inc. “We both fabricate and install, and our primary market is healthcare. We’re a listed vendor for the healthcare system in the Pittsburgh area, which is a very tough bid list to get on.” The demographic of the local population translates to very full facilities, and a lot of competition for the healthcare dollar. “We strictly cater to our customers and we never drop the ball,” says Kaufman. “Years ago we would get an entire wing to renovate, but now hospitals are at 100 percent occupancy. So we get limited areas blocked off and every project is carefully phased. Not only that, but the mechanics of state health permitting and inspections are often set before the project has even begun, and they are totally inflexible.

If we have to, we work 24-hours a day to meet those schedules.”

IKM recently completed three chemotherapy suites for the West Penn Allegheny Onconolgy Network that are good examples of Caseworks’ core competency, custom projects that require specialty, high-performance engineered materials. “When it comes to materials you have to be able to rely on your supplier to give you what you need,” says Kaufman. “We have a very strong base here with a company called Distributor Services Inc. Nobody else in the area has the infrastructure to put together specialty goods like NAUF panels and custom laid up veneer quickly. If we need something from DSI tomorrow, it is here tomorrow.”

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All of the cabinets Caseworks builds for medical projects are built from TFM with durable Wilsonart or Nevamar HPL exteriors. Panels fastened against walls use a fire-rated particleboard substrate. “The designs that come from Matt Hansen are lighter and more durable because they are made from engineered materials,” says Kaufman.

“For the client that means less weight from repetitive lifting and opening. But it also lets Hansen bypass chunky industrial hardware and go to a higher-design European hinge. Both Hafele and Salice have products rated for industrial use. We get those from DSI too, they are a full service supplier. I don’t stock materials, and I don’t have enough time on my hands to call around and find everything we need for a project.” surface&panel

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That’s where Dave Dacenzo, General Sale Manager for DSI comes in.” Clients like Caseworks do a lot of work with the medical community here, so we are keenly aware of their specification products and their time sensitive parameters,” says Dacenzo. “It is our job to understand manufacturing lead times. Most of the folks that we buy our materials from are made to order companies, not made to stock companies. We deal with lead times that are measured in weeks, so we can deliver for our customers when their lead times are measured in days.” Beyond maintaining eight warehouses with a carefully selected product mix, DSI strengthens customer relationships by offering value-added services, like in-house capabilities to pre-laminate panels. DSI also has LEED AP professionals on staff to consult on specialty projects.

“When we introduce a new material into an environment, we need to know it is going to hold up to these harsh cleaners and still look and perform the way it did when we first put it in,” says Hansen.

And that is a responsibility that is shared throughout the value chain.

Healthcare design is one of those things that when done well, the result is subtle; a functional, comfortable space that expresses compassion and confidence. It is when finishes wear or layout is cumbersome that people tend to notice. IKM makes sure that doesn’t happen.

From a design standpoint, IKM works to reduce anxiety and make people more comfortable. And they do so with both patients and practitioners in mind. Specifying high-performance materials with traditional, transitional and contemporary aesthetics makes healthcare spaces that go beyond sterile institutions. “The healthcare facility market is really about making a difference in people’s lives,” says Hansen. “That is why healthcare design, to us, is so exciting.” s&p

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THE Edge OF Distribution

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n highly efficient natural systems (think: cell membranes, companion planting in agriculture, the way nature disperses populations of species within an ecosystem etc.) the busiest, and in some cases most important areas, are the edges. An edge is not a termination, but rather a place where things that exist in different environments come together. Edges allow for greater range, increased accessibility to resources and multi-directional exchange. Edges provide a cushion. Efficiency in enterprise also relies on the edge. In terms of manufacturing and delivering goods to market, the distribution channel is the functional edge, providing as many intermediary steps as are necessary to connect manufacturers with the people who use their products. Edges are not boundaries, and they are not static.

In the case of distribution, the intermediary companies provide a wide range of services depending on the needs of the manufacturers that make products and the people who use product. There are the tangible benefits provided by distribution, logistical things like warehousing, sales “feet on the street” and fleets to move product. But there are also intangibles, like training/education, marketing, understanding guidelines for specific certifications and consulting with clients during design and development. However, even these tasks could potentially be taken on by the supplier or the end user. As Michael Darby, Director of Sales and Marketing for Capital Lumber Company puts it, “You can cut distribution out of the channel, but you can’t cut the cost of distribution out of the model. The question is whether you choose to absorb those functions into your cost structure, or pay someone else to do them for you.”

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the buyers’ time line. Paul Smith, President of Häfele America has a qualified perspective on this. Häfele is both a manufacturer and a global distributor. “Our customer base is very dispersed. It is made up of a lot of smaller consumers, and it is very difficult for global manufacturers to position themselves in that market in an efficient way,” says Smith. “So in my opinion a distributor like Häfele has the ability not only to represent our own products and our own manufacturing capability, but we have the ability to represent and distribute the manufacturing and product capability of other companies. This allows us to bring more than a one-size-fits-all solution to our clients.

At Häfele we call that ‘Functionality For You’ because it enables us to deliver customized solutions.”

Another part of working the edge of distribution is balancing the unpredictability of market demand with the rigidity of production schedules. “There is potential for manufacturing to rub against distribution because part of our function is to minimize the fluctuation of a market that does not operate on engineered logic,” says Darby. “Expediency is key. So as a distributor with a presence in several geographic regions and access to many product lines we use our database for accurate tracking and fulfillment. We carry a lot of stock and act like an extension of inventory in both directions. Manufacturers use us to move product and minimize the assets sitting on the books. And local customers use us as an extension of their own inventory. It is up to us to make sure that the product is easily within reach whether the request comes in with a standard lead time or the product has to be delivered tomorrow.”

Distribution in general can take many forms, from basic transactions to highly sophisticated consultative sales that deliver education to the buyers and market research to the sellers. Regardless of the nuance of the model, every distributor will list the same thing as priority number one, and that is to know the clients and to know the customers. Because the edge is also a buffer. Distribution done right is an alliance of shared objectives that maximizes opportunity and minimizes risk. s&p

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Create JUST-IN-TIME Connections Delivering the Right Message with Social Media Marketing

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n effort to effectively use social media channels can weigh heavily on a company’s valuable time and financial resources. But when it’s done right, with a specific focus on fortifying manufacturer-distributor ties, multimedia networking can be well worth the investment.

For example, longtime industry influencer, Terry Babij (pronounced Bobby), embraces social media as a marketing tool to enhance relationships, including those between manufacturer, distributor and end user. Babij is the Social Media strategist for Insync4, a consulting firm specializing in organizational development and strategic HR. He is also the Vice President of Technology and Communications for the Western New York chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, NKBA. Babij previously worked as vice president of marketing and research and development for Berenson Corp, a decorative hardware manufacturer in the industrial distribution channel, and served on CIDA’s steering committee. With over 20 years’ experience in the kitchen and bath industry, Babij focuses on building brand awareness and increasing market share by blending social media with more traditional marketing methods. He recognized the benefits of social media and its power for networking and branding beyond the trade show. He shared some insight with Distribution Matters about his focus on social media as a powerful marketing tool.

DM: At least in the hardware arena of CIDA, what are ways that a social media presence, user-friendly websites and online ordering can enhance manufacturers’ relationships with their distributors?

For one, several distributors have web-order platforms, which are ideal for consumables and makes ordering very easy for customers who know what they need. An ability to chat or have “live” online contact facilitates providing product details and assistance.

Social media provides and opportunity to connect directly with the influencers and specifiers of these types of products. Distributors’ customer service staff are often over-tasked due to cutbacks in the last few years, so more than ever, it is manufacturers who must support wholesalers in providing product information and promoting pull-through demand. A strong web and social-media presence allow progressive manufacturers to immediately showcase new products to distributor’s end users.

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Why did you embrace social media for Berenson?

TB: A company’s products may not be a wholesale team’s highest priority, where they are the highest for the manufacturer. Social Media provides an opportunity to connect directly with the designers and buyers of our products. Companies can now connect directly with these important people to ask industry-specific questions and take a pulse on what is important to them. Social Media is a tool for the future. It allows us to listen, learn and engage others and become part of the fabric that defines a growing segment of the industry.

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a very important part of our supply channel; they provide the face-to-face contact with a local stock position. The digital world has increased the need for speed. Expectations are now measured in minutes not hours or days. Because many wholesalers have made staffing cutbacks, they often cannot devote the time to ptoduct introductions they once did.

Digitally enabled distributors will empower their customers and add value to their business partnerships.

DM: Describe the exchange of ideas with a distributor partner or potential customer that happen because of social media.

DM: How does maintaining an active social media presence add value to a product line?

TB: Social Media platforms will increase brand awareness among the taste-makers in our category. This helps distributors make fulfillment easier by allowing industry professionals to ask for specific products since they know what they want by doing the research. We are able to create a community where our friends and followers can look to the channel for information about more than just the products provided, and as a result, be among the first to respond to chatter in our market. This is also good for optimizing search returns.

As an added benefit, we are able to track improved traffic to websites as well measure customer registrations.

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DM: How does improving product awareness via social media activity enhance the manufacturer-distributor relationship?

TB: Social media empowers customers to tell their stories and promote brands. This flips the marketing funnel and gives more power to the customers and users. The manufacturer and the specifiers’ distributors benefit. Social Media tools provide easy access to product information as well as technical info, sales tools, videos and promotions, increasing involvement with the people who are suggesting and selling our products. This can enhance wholesalers’ product knowledge too. Marketing with social media allows us to distribute and broadcast news of product introductions quickly and help end-users find a local source for product.

DM: Do you predict social- and new-media interaction might replace other forms of business networking in the building materials industry (specifically CIDA)?

TB: Social media is just another tool. Distributors and their fabricator clients are still

TB: As networks grow we find more people are seeing and hearing what companies are doing and making suggestions to friends. For example, while posting on LinkedIn Groups a regional sales manager mentioned that they will be in a certain geographic area and prospective customers asked for meetings. I helped a publisher with a Social Media issue and had later there were wonderful words written in their publication about our products. Social Media is about stories, conversations and people, it is communication between people and brands. All platforms should not be looked at broadcast tools rather a means for conversation. Word of mouth is becoming world of mouth. s&p

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Gemini Coatings 421 S.E. 21st St El Reno, OK 73036 P (800) 262-5710 www.geminicoatings.com

Kuehn Bevel Inc. 10 Furnace St. Stanhope, NJ 07874 P (800) 862-3835 f (973) 584-1855 www.kuehnbevel.com

Darlington Veneer Co., Inc. P.O. Box 1087 / 225 4th Street Darlington, SC 29540 P (843) 393-3861 f (843) 393-8243 www.darlingtonveneer.com Deerwood Fasteners 638 Reese Dr. Conover, NC 28613 P (828) 469-1075 f (828) 469-1050 www.deerwood.com Doellken-Woodtape, Inc. 18 Covington Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 P (760) 862-1285 f (760) 862-1820 www.doellken-woodtape.com Edgemate, Inc. P.O. Box 72 / 333 Closson Rd. Roaring Spring, PA 16673 P (888) 307-2150 f (425) 349-2121 www.edgemate.com Element Designs P.O. Box 7747 Charlotte, NC 28241 P (704) 332-3114 www.element-designs.com Far East America 5410 McConnell Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066 P (310) 822-7771 f (310) 310-822-2920 www.feaco.com

Grand River Wood Products 360 Remington Rd. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224 P (330) 945-6464 f (330) 923-8699 www.gr1879.com Grass America Inc. 1202 Highway 66 S. Kernersville, NC 27284 p (336) 996-4041 f (336) 996-4547 www.grassusa.com

M.L. Campbell 101 Prospect Ave., 525 Republic Cleveland, OH 44115 P (216) 566-2904 f (216) 515-7756 www.mlcampbell.com Michigan Maple/Bally Block Co’s.

P.O. Box 245 / 1420 Standish Ave. Petoskey, MI 49770 P (231) 347-4170 f (800) 447-7975 www.mapleblock.com

Helmitin Inc. 3518 N. Druid Hills Rd. Decatur, GA 30033-3731 P (404) 915-3535 f (404) 321-5179 www.helmitinadhesives.com Hettich America L.P. 4295 Hamilton Mill Rd., Ste 400 Buford, GA 30518 P (770) 887-3733 f (678) 537-0115 www.hettichamerica.com ITW TACC 56 Air Station Industrial Park Rockland, MA 02370 P (781) 878-7015 f (800) 231-8222 www.itwtacc.com

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Mirka Abrasives, Inc. 7950 Bavaria Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 P (800) 963-6427 f (800) 843-3904 www.mirka.com Northstar Chemicals, Inc. 19 Smiley Ingram Rd. Cartersville, GA 30121 P (770) 386-6961 f (770) 386-0615 www.northstarchemicals.com Panolam Industries Int’l Inc. 20 Progress Drive Shelton, CT 06484 P (203) 925-1556 f (203) 225-0050 www.panolam.com

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CIDA Member Directory Patriot Timber Products Int’l P.O. Box 19065 Greensboro, NC 27419 www.patriottimber.com Peter Meier Inc. 1255 South Park Dr. Kernersville, NC 27284 P (336) 996-7774 f (336) 996-1812 www.petermeier.com Prime Wood, Inc. 1646 51st Court Vero Beach, FL 32966-2339 P (772) 564-2035 f (772) 564-2052 www.primewoodproducts.com Pro-Ply Custom Plywood Inc. 6370 Kestrel Road Mississauga, ON L5T 1Z3 P (905) 564-2327 f (905) 564-2330 www.proply.com Rev-A-Shelf LLC 2409 Plantside Dr. Jeffersontown, KY 40299 P (502) 499-5835 f (502) 491-2215 www.rev-a-shelf.com Roseburg Forest Products LP 12000 Findley Road, Suite 320 Duluth, GA 30037 P (678) 474-1265 f (877) 297-0305 www.rfpco.com RPC-Terry Hardware 2020 Seventh St. Rockford, IL 61104 P (815) 966-2000 f (815) 966-2026 www.rockfordprocess.com Ryan Forest Products 165 Ryan St. Winnipeg, MT R2R0N9 P (204) 989-9614 www.ryanforest.com SR Wood Inc. 1801 Progress Way Clarksville, IN 47129 P (812) 288-9200 www.srwoodinc.com Stevens Industries, Inc. 704 W. Main Teutopolis, IL 62458 P (247) 540-3100 f (247) 540-3380 www.stevesind.com

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Tafisa Canada 729 Meloche Ave. Dorval, QC H9P 2S4 P (514) 780-1324 f (514) 780-1354 www.tafisa.ca

Aetna Plywood, Inc. 1401 St. Charles Road Maywood, IL 60153 P (708) 343-1515 f (708) 343-1616 www.aetnaplywood.com

C.H.Briggs Company P.O. Box 15188/2047 Kutztown Rd. Reading, PA 19605 P (610) 929-6969 f (610) 790-1105 www.chbriggs.com

The Penrod Company 2809 S. Lynnhaven Rd., Ste. 350 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 P (757) 498-0186 f (757) 498-1075 www.thepenrodcompany.com

Alpine Plywood Corporation 12210 W. Silver Spring Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53225 P (414) 438-8400 f (414) 438-8401 www.alpineplywood.com

Cabinetparts.com 1301 West Copans Road, Ste. G-6 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 P (954) 428-3800 f (954) 977-3006 www.cabinetparts.com

Tresco International Ltd. Co. 801 E. Middletown Rd. North Lima, OH 44452 P (330) 549-2230 f (330) 549-2260 www.trescointl.com

Alpine Sales Inc. 9650 Millfield Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 P (803) 788-9160 f (803) 788-9162 www.alpinesalesinc.com

Cabinetware Inc. 2025 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232-6202 P (941) 296-0956 f (941) 379-9654 www.cabinetware.com

Uniboard Canada – U.S.A. Div. 2078 Normandy Dr. Wooster, OH 44691 P (330) 264-9337 f (330) 262-8767 www.uniboard.com

Atlantic Plywood Corp.

8 Roessler Rd. Woburn, MA 01801 P (781) 933-1932 f (781) 933-3654 www.atlanticplywood.com

Central Florida Cabinet Supply 2617 Pemberton Dr. Apopka, FL 32703 P (407) 292-3644 f (407) 292-3799 www.flcabnts.com

Valspar 1823 English Rd. High Point, NC 27262 P (336) 802-4768 f (336) 802-4711 www.valsparwood.com

Amerhart Ltd. P.O. Box 10097 / 2455 Century Rd. Green Bay, WI 54303 P (920) 494-4744 f (920) 494-0388 www.amerhart.com

Central Wholesale Supply Corp.

1532 Ingleside Road Norfolk, VA 23502 P (757) 855-3131 f (757) 855-4140 www.central-wholesale.com

Veneer Technologies Inc. P.O. Box 1145 Newport, NC 28570 P (252) 223-6359 f (252) 223-3511 www.veneertech.com

Baer Supply Co. 909 Forest Edge Dr. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 P (847) 913-2237 f (847) 913-9606 www.baersupply.com

Chesapeake Plywood, LLC 1700 Ridgely Street Baltimore, MD 21230 P (410) 244-0055 f (410) 244-1269 www.chesapeakeplywood.com

VT Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 490 / 1000 Industrial Park Holstein, IA 51025 P (712) 368-4381 f (712) 368-4186 www.vtindustries.com

Babcock Lumber Company P.O. Box 8348 / 2220 Palmer St. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 P (412) 351-3515 f (412) 351-1522 www.babcocklumber.com

Colorspec Coatings Int’l, Inc. 1716 Church Street Holbrook, NY 11741 P (631) 472-8251 f (631) 472-8255 www.colorspeccoatings.com

Bennett Supply Co. 300 Business Center Dr. Cheswick, PA 15024-1071 P (888) 236-6388 f (724) 274-5528 www.bennettsuply.com

COMPI Distributors 2855 Haag Rd. Arnold, MO 63010 P (636) 291-1111 f (636) 296-1411 www.compidistributors.com

Bond Plywood, Inc. 988 E. Saratoga Ferndale, MI 48220 P (248) 548-3150 f (248) 548-0265 www.bondply.com

Connecticut Plywood Corp.

P.O. Box 330236 W. Hartford Ind’l Pk/9 Andover Dr W West Hartford, CT 06133-0236 P (860) 953-0060 f (860) 953-0599 www.connply.com

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 11849 West Executive Drive Boise, ID, 83607 P (208) 321-8089 f (208) 321-8090 www.advancedhardwaresupply.com

BPI (Building Plastics, Inc.) 3263 Sharp Ave. Memphis, TN 38111 P (901) 744-6202 f (901) 745-6344 www.bpidecosurf.com

CourterCo, Inc. 5373 W. 79th Indianapolis, IN 46268 P (317) 879-2050 f (317) 879-2454 www.courterco.com

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Dakota Premium Hardwoods, LLC 6805-C Imperial Drive Waco, TX 76712 P (244) 772-9663 f (254) 772-9664 www.dakotahardwoods.com

Hardwoods, Inc. of Atlanta 5400 Riverview Rd. Mableton, GA 30126 P (404) 792-0910 f (404) 799-2079 www.hardwoodweb.com

Metro Hardwoods 9540 83rd Ave. N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 P (763) 391-6731 f (763) 391-6741 www.metrohardwoods.com

Darant Distributing Corp.

1832 E. 68th Ave. Denver, CO 80229 P (303) 289-2220 f (303) 289-2225 www.darant.com

Holdahl Co. Inc. 1925 Annapolis Ln. Plymouth, MN 55441 P (612) 333-7111 f (612) 550-9966 www.holdahl.com

Meyer Decorative Surfaces 340 Patton Dr. Atlanta, GA 30336 P (404) 507-1200 f (404) 222-1980 www.meyer-laminates.com

Diamond Hill Plywood Co. P.O. Box 529/600 East Broad St. Darlington, SC 29540-0529 P (843) 393-2803 f (843) 393-1245 www.diamondhillplywood.com

Horizon Forest Products 2422 Castle Hayne Rd. Wilmington, NC 28401 P (910) 343-3331 f (910) 343-3334 www.horizonforest.com

MJB Wood Group, Inc. 2201 Royal Lane, Ste 250 Irving, TX 75063 P (972) 401-0005 f (972) 293-6283 www.mjbwood.com

Distributor Service, Inc. 1 Dorrington Rd. Carnegie, PA 15106 P (412) 279-7824 f (412) 279-8454 www.distributor-service.com

Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. 3455 W. 1st Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 P (541) 485-1503 f (541) 342-5008 www.industrialfinishes.com

OHARCO P.O. Box 27427/8109 F Street Omaha, NE 68127 P (800) 228-9460 f (888) 808-5575 www.oharco.com

Dougherty-Hanna Resources Co. 6000 Harvard Ave. Cleveland, OH 44105 P (216) 271-2400 f (216) 271-2405 www.dougherty-hanna.com

Lensing Building Specialties P.O. Box 965 / 600 N. 6th Ave. Evansville, IN 47710 P (812) 423-6891 f (812) 421-3788 www.lensingonline.com

Parksite, Inc. 1109 Classic Road Apex, NC 27502 P (919) 335-0000 f (919) 387-1525 www.parksite.com

E.B. Bradley Co./ West Coast Laminating P.O. Box 58548/5080 S. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90058 P (323) 585-9201 f (323) 585-5414 www.ebbradley.com

Lumbermen’s, Inc. 4433 Stafford SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548 P (616) 538-5180 f (616) 261-3223 www.lumbermens-inc.com

Quinko-Tek International 1855 Hymus Blvd.

Dorval, QB H9P 1J8 Canada P (800) 363-4979 f (514) 685-5920 www.quinktek.com

Louis and Company P.O. Box 2253/895 Columbia St. Brea, CA 92822 P (714) 529-1771 f (714) 990-6184 www.louisandcompany.com

Rayette Forest Products 60 Rayette Rd., #22-24 Concord, ON L4K 2G4 P (416) 661-0831 f (905) 669-3562

Edgebanding Services, Inc. 828 West Cienega Avenue San Dimas, CA 91773 P (800) 471-5831 f (800) 785-2399 www.esi4service.com F.W. Honerkamp Co. Inc. 500 Oak Point Ave. Bronx, NY 10474 P (718) 589-9700 f (718) 378-2843 www.honerkamp.com Fessenden Hall, Inc. 1050 Sherman Ave. Pennsauken, NJ 08110-2674 P (856) 665-2210 f (856) 382-0250 www.fessenden.com Formations Inc. 12220-142 Street Edmonton, AB T5L 2G9 Canada P (780) 893-7540 www.formations-inc.com

Mac Murray Pacific 568 7th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 P (415) 552-5500 f (415) 552-5840 www.macmurraypacific.com McFadden’s Hardwood & Hardware Inc. 2164 Buckingham Road Oakville, ON L6H 6M7 P (416) 674-3333 f (905) 855-8822 www.mcfaddens.com McKillican International, Inc. 16420 118 Ave. Edmonton, AB T5V 1C8 P (780) 453-3841 f (780) 481-6904 www.mckillican.com

Web-Don, Inc. P.O. Box 26367 Charlotte, NC 28221 P (704) 375-0250 f (704) 375-6655 www.web-don.com White-Wood Dist. Ltd. 119 Plymouth Street Winnipeg, MB R2X 2T3 P (204) 982-9450 f (204) 632-7416 www.w-group.ca Wood Stock Supply, Inc. 4705 South I-90 Service Rd. Rapid City, SD 57703 P (605) 341-6900 f (605) 341-0271 www.woodstocksupply.com Wurth Wood Group P.O. Box 668005/4250 Golf Acres Dr. Charlotte, NC 28266-8005 P (704) 887-7951 f (704) 394-2141 www.wurthwoodgroup.com

NBMDA Headquarters 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 P (312) 321 6845 toll free (888) 747-7862 f (312) 644-0310 info@nbmda.org www.nbmda.org

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. 2617 Uwharrie Rd./P.O. Box 400 High Point, NC 27261 P (336) 841-5100 f (336) 887-8677 www.richelieu.com Russell Plywood Inc. 401 Old Wyomissing Rd. Reading, PA 19611 P (610) 374-3206 f (610) 374-9138 www.russellplywood.com Trade Supply Group 624 W. 52nd St. (btwn. 11th &12th Ave) New York, NY 10019 P (212) 255-2522 f (212) 255-4670 www.manhattanlaminates.com

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Walmark Corporation 101 W. Belvidere Rd. Round Lake Park, IL 60073 P (847) 546-0400 f (847) 546-1777 www.walmark.com

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The Science of Sustainability HOW COMPOSITE WOOD PANELS MEASURE UP An intensive life cycle study shows that familiar residential, commercial and retail substrates are “better than climate neutral”

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n an interview a few years ago, New York Times columnist Tom Friedman was asked: “How will we know when the “green movement” has come into its own, that it has succeeded?

“When we no longer hear, or see, the word ‘green’,” was Friedman’s reply. He further noted: • There won’t be such a thing as a “green car.” There will just be a car, and you won’t be able to build it except at the highest levels of efficiency.

• There won’t be such a thing as a “green home.” There will just be a home, and you will not be able to build it unless it is at the highest standards of energy, efficiency and sustainability.

Friedman may be right but we’re not there yet, though consumers and designers are increasingly green-minded. Their concern is not only for the quality of the environment and the responsible use of natural resources, but also for their own health and quality of life.

There’s an interesting trend emerging.

The more informed consumers are, the more curious they become. Consumers are scrutinizing the clothes they wear, the cars they drive, and the cleaning products they use as carefully as the fruits and vegetables they eat.

They want to know about the ingredients that make up their world, and are setting out to do so with the passion of new parents making choices for their first child.

WHAT ARE COMPOSITE WOOD PANELS? Products like medium density fiberboard (MDF), particleboard, hardboard and engineered wood siding and trim are widely known but still not well understood. Collectively known as composite wood panels, these products embody many of the properties associated with sustainability and environmental friendliness.

For starters, by volume they are approximately 90% wood, 10% binders and resins.

Most or all of that wood is recovered from other operations – recycled pre-consumer wood residues such as shavings, sawdust, plywood trim and chips, and post-consumer urban wood waste. Composite panels can also be produced from agri-fiber sources.

Composite wood panels are produced by:

• Mixing wood particles or fibers with resin, paraffin wax and other additives; • Forming the panel; • Consolidating and curing it under pressure and heat; and • Sanding and sawing it to desired dimensions.

Composite wood panels can be engineered for specific performance characteristics such as resistance to moisture or fire, indoor air quality standards, screw-holding strength, density, different thicknesses, and other physical and mechanical properties. Compared to solid wood, composite wood is more stable and dimensionally consistent. That is because wood in its natural state has a tendency to warp when exposed to heat or humidity changes. The cells in its lignin are oriented in the same direction, thereby multiplying the effect as they swell or contract. On the other hand, fibers in composite panels are distributed evenly in all orientations, effectively negating this multiplier effect.

MDF In MDF, or medium density fiberboard, wood is refined down to cellulosic fibers to create a smooth, homogenous panel that can be machined with intricate detail and into complex shapes. It is found in furniture and fixtures, cabinetry, architectural millwork and mouldings, laminated panels, laminate flooring, and finely detailed furniture and architectural components. surface&panel

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The stability, strength and homogeneity of MDF allows for a broad range of applications.

Interior MDF mouldings are easily machined and laminated or painted. It is widely used in the manufacture of kitchen cabinets. Interior designers find new and exciting ways to use MDF such as decorative surface paneling.

MDF is used as the core material in store fixtures and laminate flooring. It can be machined with very tight tolerances and is used frequently in interior doors, office furniture, and paneling.

The American National Standard for Medium Density Fiberboard (ANSI A208.2) is the North American industry voluntary standard. It classifies MDF by physical and mechanical properties and identifies product grades. Specifications identified in the Standard include physical and mechanical properties, dimensional tolerances and formaldehyde emission limits. The Standard was developed through the sponsorship of the Composite Panel Association (CPA), in conjunction with producers, users and general interest groups.

PARTICLEBOARD Particleboard, as the name implies, is composed of small wood chips or particles. It has been a staple building material for many decades, and has benefited from continuous refinement and improvements. It is an economical, stable, and resource-efficient substrate for furniture and fixtures, cabinetry, shelving, floor and stair underlayment, countertops and door cores.

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Particleboard has excellent machining characteristics, which is important when post-forming high pressure laminate countertops and for prefabricated edge applications.

The stability and consistency of the material lends itself for use as work surfaces, and the core for interior doors.

The American National Standard for Particleboard (ANSI A208.1) is the North American industry voluntary, consensusbased standard. It classifies particleboard by density and strength and covers physical, mechanical and dimensional characteristics as well as formaldehyde emission limits.

ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING AND TRIM

HARDBOARD Hardboard is manufactured primarily from inter-felted ligno-cellulosic fibers consolidated under heat and pressure. It is commonly used in prefinished paneling, exterior trim and siding, office and residential furniture, door skins and pegboard. The ANSI Hardboard Standard classifies hardboard by thickness and physical properties, and includes five classes: Tempered, Standard, Service-Tempered, Service and Industrialite.

The American National Standard for Prefinished Hardboard Paneling (ANSI A135.5) establishes the property requirements for dimensional tolerances and moisture content, along with resistance to abrasion, fading, heat, humidity, scrape, steam and stain.

Hardboard has a uniform thickness, density and appearance and has no grain. It resists marring, scuffing and abrasion, as well as changes in temperature and humidity. Hardboard can be cut, routed, shaped and drilled with standard woodworking tools.

In addition, hardboard can be securely glued or fastened with screws, staples or nails.

Hardboard panels can be laminated with paper overlays, plastic laminates and veneers.

Engineered wood siding and trim has enhanced properties for exterior use, including resistance to moisture, dimensional stability and protection against fungal decay and termites.

The engineered properties translate into long-lasting durability allowing for decades of service life while maintaining an attractive appearance. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineered wood siding and trim products are highly versatile and come in many forms including sophisticated woodgrains and embossed surfaces.

The ANSI National Standard for Engineered Wood Siding (ANSI A135.6) covers 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. Third-party certification to the ANSI Standards is required for many applications of siding panels. Many building code jurisdictions require the physical properties of engineered wood siding to be third-party certified.

An ANSI Engineered Wood Trim Standard is under development and will be completed in 2012. The new standard will cover requirements and methods of testing for exterior durability as well as physical and mechanical properties.

DECORATIVE SURFACES ADD VALUE, INCREASE PERFORMANCE Most composite panels destined for furniture, fixtures and interiors are laminated with a decorative surface or overlay. Laminating composite panel surfaces and edges not only adds design value and performance, it also encapsulates the panel, minimizing the off-gassing of any volatile organic compound (VOC) that may remain from the manufacturing process.

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COMPOSITE PANELS’ POSITIVE LIFE CYCLE When looking at the environmental impact of products that will be used in residential, commercial, retail and healthcare settings, it is critically important to take a comprehensive view of life cycle – all the inputs and outputs required in manufacturing. This scrutiny is key to verifying claims that a product is truly “earth-friendly” or “green.”

A scientific paper written in 2010 by James B. Wilson, Professor Emeritus of the College of Forestry, Wood Science and Engineering at Oregon State University, presents a comprehensive life cycle inventory (LCI) and life cycle inventory analysis (LCIA) of the manufacture and use of wood-based composite panels.

A life cycle inventory is an accounting of all inputs and outputs to manufacture the product. The analysis begins with the generation of the forest, through harvesting, examining delivery, product manufacture, use and disposal – whether its landfilled, used for fuel, or recycled. All inputs are measured, including electricity, fuels, chemicals and materials use, from their in-ground resource through extraction, delivery and manufacture. Outputs measured include product, coproduct, and emissions to air, water and soil.

Wilson conducted both “cradle-to-gate” and “gate-to-gate” analyses. “Gate-to-gate” studies product manufacture through the processing plant. “Cradle-to-gate” documents the environmental impact of manufacturing a product from its in-ground resources through all aspects of production and transportation to produce a finished product.

Wilson’s studies met the rigor of both

the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials (CORRIM 2001) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 2006) guidelines in terms of their protocol, format, review, transparency, and reporting for public availability. Wilson’s work is also based on the methodology of the U.S. EPA’s Tool for the Reduction and Assessment of Chemical and Other Environmental Impacts (TRACI), which provides a consistent set of metrics on various products and material categories and assists in impact assessment for sustainability metrics, life cycle assessment, industrial ecology, process design, and pollution prevention.

WOOD IS A RENEWABLE RESOURCE One of the most important reasons for the positive environmental impact of building with composite wood panels is the recognition that wood is one of the planet’s most effi ciently renewed resources.

Composite wood panels are produced mostly from wood residuals from existing forestry practices containing recycled wood from pre or post-consumer waste. The wood fiber may also be certified by such third party groups as FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), ATSF (American Tree Farm System) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association).

EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING A look at the total manufacturing equation (inputs vs. outputs) is key to determining a products’ impact on the environment. The composite panel manufacturing process is highly efficient, with little solid waste left unused or going to a landfill. In fact, less than 3% of the wood fiber raw material ends up as waste.

Another environmental benefit in the manufacturing process is that these wood residues are gathered from relatively close facilities, on average within 160 km (100 miles) of the facility/mill/plant which conserves transportation fuel use.

THE CARBON SINK EFFECT Wilson’s analysis shows that composite panels (both particleboard and MDF) are actually better than climate neutral materials that help mitigate climate change.

Carbon develops in trees through photosynthesis, making up 50% of wood’s chemical structure, which is stored – prevented from re-entering the atmosphere as CO2 – until the wood is broken down. This stored carbon offsets composite panels’ total carbon footprint, which is the sum of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from resources in the ground through to product manufacture, such as CO2, methane, nitrous oxide and the fluorinated gases that contribute to climate change.

Every 1.0 kg of carbon store is equivalent to 3.67 kg of CO2 that does not occur in the atmosphere until released. With sufficient remaining carbon offset to negate additional carbon emissions due to product delivery, use, and disposal at the end of their carbon cycle, composite panels also offset additional carbon of CO2 in the atmosphere.

The carbon sink properties of the wood in composite panels more than offset its carbon footprint. The net carbon footprint, therefore, is negative. Since GHG emissions are known to contribute to climate change, the negative values of the net carbon footprint means that these materials are actually better than climate-neutral.

ENERGY USE The amount and type of energy use plays a large role in the environmental impact of producing a product. Composite wood panels benefit from the fact that a significant portion of required heat comes from the combustion of woody biomass fuel, the natural residuals from the manufacturing process. Biomass fuel is climate neutral because CO2 emitted from its combustion is reabsorbed by growing trees, forming more wood. Using waste wood to generate energy displaces fossil fuels, such as natural gas and oil, which do contribute to climate change. Woody biomass is nature’s sustainable, renewable fuel resource.

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With industry-wide design matching programs, different types of laminates with varying degrees of durability and application flexibility share the same design structures and colors, allowing designers to easily “value engineer” their projects for cost and performance – choosing the exact level of performance needed for each surface while enhancing the design harmony of the overall project.

Architects and designers cite value and durability as the primary benefits of specifying these materials as they address the ever-present challenge of maintaining cost stability and design consistency from project to project.

Surface materials that complement composite panels include thermally fused melamine (TFM), 3D laminates, film overlays, decorative foils and papers, high pressure laminates (HPL) and liquid and powder coatings.

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AIR AND WATER QUALITY Air quality for wood composite panels is addressed in two manners: emissions from the production process, and emissions from the panels themselves. The White Paper’s LCI provides data for production for both cradle-to-gate and gate-to-gate emissions.

Composite wood panels’ gate-to-gate emissions meet all USEPA Clean Air Act standards.

Wood fuel is recognized by many environmental groups to be carbon neutral, and as such it does not contribute to global warming; panel products have their own carbon store as a major component of wood that is used as an offset against GHG emissions.

The carbon store taken as an offset is a negative value and is larger than the total quantity of GHG emissions from cradle-togate that contribute to the GWP. The resulting GWP values are negative and can be used to offset additional GHG emissions for the product’s life cycle and CO2 in the atmosphere. This is a significant characteristic of composite wood panels in they help to mitigate global warming.

CRADLE-TO-GATE ANALYSIS All materials, processes and actions have some type of environmental impact for their production, use and disposal. When selecting a material or product the best approach is to choose one with the least environmental impact that still meets the product’s use requirements.

LCI and LCIA data can be used to compare alternative material selections. Ideally the comparison should be based on the intrinsic use of the material in the intended product like office furniture or construction.

Because there are so many different material applications, a general comparison can be made on a volume (m3) or weight (kg) basis of the materials as long as the limitation of the approach is recognized. Specifiers can use this data to compare alternate products for specific applications.

By comparison:

• Composite panels are more environmentally friendly than alternate materials in almost every category when compared to alternative materials of steel, cement, plastic and glass.

– They consume significantly less fossil fuel, feedstock, water and other materials.

– They beneficially use more renewable wood fuel which displace fossil-fuel use and is considered global-warming- or climate-change neutral.

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• Composite panels have negative GWP values: – Sufficient remaining carbon store to offset additional CO2 emissions from product use and disposal.

– Offsets some CO2 in the atmosphere.

CRADLE-TO-GATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT • Plastic has a carbon component but it is not considered an offset against GHG emissions since its carbon cycle is not near term like wood; plastic is not made from a renewable resource when based on fossil-fuel feedstock.

• Composite panels result in less acidification and smog contribution than any of the alternative materials.

• For emissions of biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demands (COD), composite panels have the lowest emissions to water except for cement.

They all measure the amount of oxygen that would be required to consume organic material in the water, BOD is the lowest (usually) as it measures demand from microbes eating easily digested organics (sugars, etc.), COD measures the demand from all other organics (alcohols, etc.) measured by digesting the material in strong chemical oxidants.

• Overall, particleboard and MDF have the least environmental impact for the resource use and emission factors determined and should be considered green materials that are friendlier to the environment.

RENEWABLE CONTENT – COMPOSITE PANELS TOP THE LIST The materials listed in the table above can be further described in terms of their renewable component, recycled content, as well as product characteristics such as how they are disposed of at the end of their service life.

Although most of the materials can include a recycled component, the values given are those that were available for the specific materials in LCI databases used for the comparison.

• Of all the materials only the wood panels can be considered as made from renewable and sustainable material.

• All but cement can be made from recycled material.

• Only the wood panels and plastic can be used for fuel to further displace the use of fossil fuels.

COMPOSITE PANELS AND LEED CREDITS With all the environmental advantages composite panels offer, it’s no surprise they may help designers and architects attain LEED accreditation for their projects accruing points for recycled content, regional materials, low emitting material and certified wood.

In addition, composite panels may help achieve NAHB credits in the categories of pre-consumer recycled content, resource effi cient materials, and low formaldehyde / VOC emissions. For a complete list of credits, visit DecorativeSurfaces.org.

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COMPOSITE PANELS AND BIFMA E3-2008 SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD In addition to helping achieve LEED and NAHB credits, composite panels also meet the following categories in the BIFMA (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacture’s Association) standards: 5.2 5.4 5.5 5.6

Climate Neutral Materials: Efficient Use of Materials Rapidly Renewable Materials Bio-based Renewable Materials – Sustainable Wood 5.8 Recyclable and Biodegradable Materials

EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR COMPOSITE PANELS: CALIFORNIA AND US EPA Nearly 100% of North America composite panel manufacturers are compliant with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) formaldehyde emission regulations established in 2008. Subsequently, The Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, signed into law in 2010, established the first comprehensive US national standard for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. The law requires emission limitations that are modeled on a regulation adopted by California, the socalled “CARB rule,” and mandates that the US Environmental Protection Agency establishes manufacturer quality assurance requirements and third party testing and certification of panel products, giving consumers the highest confidence in the composite wood products they purchase, regardless of where in the world they are manufactured.

COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY STANDARD VERIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS In late 2011, a new environmental standard and certification program was developed to create a verification of adherence to the world’s most stringent emission regulations and environmental claims for composite wood products. The Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Sustainability Standard and Certification Program is a voluntary industry standard developed by the Composite Panel Association (CPA) for composite wood panels and finished products made with particleboard, MDF, hardboard, and engineered wood siding and trim. The new program is the more rigorous successor to the Environmentally Preferable Program (EPP) established in 2002. The basis of the ECC standard includes the “CPA Carbon Calculator,” a third-party tool developed to assess the life cycle and carbon footprint of composite wood panels made at a particular manufacturing plant.

ECC Certification is granted on an individual manufacturing plant basis, and requires an on-site qualification audit and subsequent annual audits. Composite panel products must first comply with the stringent California Air Resources Board (CARB) formaldehyde emissions regulation. In addition, the panel manufacturing facility must meet at least 3 of the following environmental requirements: Carbon Footprint – The plant must demonstrate that the panel’s carbon store offsets its carbon footprint cradle-to-gate as determined in kg-CO2 equivalents of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Each plant must use the “CPA Carbon Calculator” to determine if panels perform as a carbon sink resulting in overall net carbon storage.

Local and Renewable Resource – At least 85% of wood fiber must be sourced within 250 miles of the panel plant.

Recycled/Recovered – At least 75% recycled or recovered wood fiber; or at least 50% recycled/recovered wood fiber PLUS a minimum of 5% post-consumer wood fiber.

Sustainability – At least 97% wood fiber fur-

nish is converted to panels or re-utilized as a valued product. Non-valued products include wood residuals shipped to a landfill, material hauled away for a tipping fee as waste material, and boiler ash waste.

Wood Sourcing – Conformity with FSC Con-

trolled Wood Standard (2008), FSC Chain of Custody Standard (2008) or SFI Fiber Sourcing Requirements (2011).

In addition to certification of unfinished composite panels, the ECC Program also provides certification for laminated panels and finished products made with ECC-Certified panels. Certification for laminators, fabricators or component manufacturers builds on ECC certification for panel products and provides an audited chain of custody so ECC-certified products can be followed right to the consumer.

Finished products certified in accordance with the ECC sustainability standard must demonstrate that they contain at least 50% ECC certified composite panels, by volume or weight of the total volume of the finished product or component; and a minimum of 95% of those composite panels, by volume.

ECC Certification is assurance that composite panel products are among the greenest on earth.

SUMMARY It’s rare that a material that’s already in common use and that offers great value for performance is found to also be one of the most environmentally friendly materials in its category. But, as the Wilson white paper clearly demonstrates, composite panels: • Are very material resource efficient – 97% of all input wood residues go to product and fuel – 3% or less goes to landfill • Are “better than climate neutral” based on GHG emissions – Carbon sink properties – Offset CO2 emissions due to delivery, use, disposal, and even some atmospheric CO2 • Make significant use of woody biomass for fuel • Outperform other materials in terms of in-ground resource, fossil fuel, feedstock and water use, and GWP • In most cases perform better in terms of acidification, eutrophication and smog environmental impact indices • With decorative surfaces, composite wood panels offer a durable, cost-effective alternative to rare and fragile materials.

SOURCES:

Newsweek Online, April 3, 2009 Jim Wilson White Paper CPA Resources

RESOURCES The Composite Panel Association (CPA) is the trade association for the North American composite panel and decorative surfacing industries. CPA develops and maintains an online library of educational and technical information on the use and specification of industry products. As an internationally recognized and accredited standards developer, CPA publishes the industry's definitive ANSI product standards. CPA also operates the International Testing and Certification Center (ITCC) and manages the Grademark Certification Program, the largest and most stringent testing and certification program of its kind for North American composite panel products. For more information, visit the Composite Panel Association at www.CompositePanel.org. surface&panel

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The Science of Sustainability HOW COMPOSITE WOOD PANELS MEASURE UP Circle the letter of the correct answer for each question below.

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Composite wood panels are: (choose one)

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a. b. c. d.

Resource use in composite panel manufacturing, including both wood going into panels and used as fuel in the manufacturing process is:

8.

How are composite wood panels “better than climate neutral?”

a. 82%

Agri-fiber sources Shavings and sawdust from other woodworking operations Specially planted fast-growth forests Post-consumer urban wood waste 9.

What is the main difference in the makeup of particleboard and MDF?

a. Particleboard is made from small wood chips; in MDF, the wood is further refined down to cellulosic fibers. b. Particleboard uses less virgin fiber than MDF. c. Both are made from wood chips, but MDF is formed under higher pressure and heat d. MDF surfaces are sanded to a finer finish than particleboard.

4.

Which of the following is true about engineered wood siding?

a. It is engineered to have enhanced properties for exterior use: resistance to moisture, dimensional stability and protection against fungal decay and termites. b. It is made from wood species that are inherently resistant to fungal decay and termites. c. It is prefinished for preferred exterior-use properties. d. All of the above.

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d. 85%

Adds design value.

Decreases durability and performance.

Encapsulates the panel, minimizing off-gassing of VOCs. Improves the dimensional stability of the panel.

b. Cement

c. Plastic

d. Glass

10. For emissions of biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demands (COD), composite panels have the lowest emissions to water except for:

a. Steel

b. Cement

c. Plastic

d. Glass

11. According to New York Times columnist Tom Friedman, how will we know when the “green movement” has come into its own, that it has succeeded?

a. There won’t be such a thing as a “green car,” there will just be a car, and you won’t be able to build it except at the highest levels of efficiency. b. There won’t be such a thing as a “green home,” there will just be a home, and you will not be able to build it unless it is at the highest standards of green energy, efficiency and sustainability. c. You’ll know the green revolution has been won when the word “green” disappears. d. All of the above.

12. What is the new sustainability standard offered by the panel industry? (choose two)

a. b. c. d.

According to the article, what is one of the “most important reasons” for the positive environmental impact of building with composite wood panels?

a. b. c. d.

c. 97%

Composite panels are more environmentally friendly than alternate materials in almost every category when compared to which of these alternative materials: (choose all that apply)

a. Steel

Laminating composite panel surfaces and edges offers what benefits:

a. b. c. d.

b. 93%

a. Furniture made with composite panels requires cutting down fewer trees than furniture made with solid wood. b. Only 0.3% of wood fiber input is not used in the manufacture of the panel. c. Wood naturally stores carbon from the atmosphere as it grows, acting as a “carbon sink,” more than offsetting its carbon footprint. d. Laminated panels are less likely to offgas VOCs.

The wood fiber used in composite panels comes from: (choose all that apply)

a. b. c. d.

3.

Mostly resins.

More than half wood veneer.

90% wood fiber.

Half wood fiber, half binders.

Wood is one of the planet’s most efficiently renewed resources.

Composite panels are very efficient to manufacture.

New formaldehyde-free resin and binder systems.

Several factors are ranked equally important in assessing the positives of composite panels.

ECC – Eco Certified Composite ECC – Environmentally Compatible Composite EPP – Environmentally Preferred Product EPP – Eco Preferred Panel

13. Composite panels offer great value for performance and are also:

a. b. c. d. e.

97% resource efficient.

A durable alternative to fragile and rare materials.

Better than climate neutral.

One of the most environmentally friendly materials in its category.

All of the above.

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

S P E C I F Y I N G S U R F AC E S [ R E T A I L ] Selecting the proper surface material for a commercial space can be a daunting task. There are a myriad of options, many of which will meet the design aesthetic, performance demands and budget considerations. In the commercial environment below, the architect created a very beautiful and appealing space. Some of the surface materials used to create the desired look are identified along with some suggested surface materials that may be suitable considerations for the same space.

Another common decorative surface type used in the lamination industry is natural wood veneer.

➊ BOOKSHELVES: In this commercial interior the designer selected high pressure laminate (HPL) for the shelving because of the material’s extreme durability. The matte finish is easy to clean and adds a hint of sophistication without detracting from the display. Alternate materials including thermally-fused melamine (TFM), 2DL film overlays or decorative foils would also be excellent choices for this application. ➋

FLOORING: The flooring in this application is hardwood maple, a both domestic and imported. Composite panels, like very good choice if the maintenance particleboard and MDF, are the preferred substrate budget is not a particularly important consideration and the environment for veneers due to their superior surface qualities ofis stable in terms of temperature and humidity. Laminate flooring can being fl at, smooth, uniform, dense and free of knots achieve the same visual goal, without the need for regular maintenance and and grain patterns. In addition, their dimensional periodic refinishing.

Veneers are available in a variety of wood species,

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

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➌ TABLES/FIXTURES: These tables, used as retail fixtures, are made from composite panel products laminated with high pressure laminate (HPL).

Décor prints used in the manufacture of today’s laminates, including HPL, thermally fused melamine (TFM) decorative foils and light basis weight papers (LBWP) have achieved amazing fidelity, making it challenging for the consumer to distinguish laminate from real woods and veneers. TFM, decorative foils and 2DL film overlays are also appropriate surface materials for this application.

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BENEATH EACH AND EVERY SURFACE MATERIAL CHOICE IN THIS RETAIL SETTING IS A COMPOSITE PANEL PRODUCT. PARTICLEBOARD AND MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD (MDF) ARE HIGHLY ENGINEERED, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND THE MATERIALS OF CHOICE FOR ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS AND FABRICATORS.

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MATTERS US MANDATE: QUALITY FURNITURE RIGHT DOWN TO THE FINISH THE FIVE ATTRIBUTES FOR EVALUATING THE BENEFITS OF UV-CURABLE POWDER COATING WATER-BASED COATINGS OVERVIEW SUSTAINABLE FROM DESIGN TO FINISH REFOCUS ON TRENDS

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US Mandate:Quality Furniture Right Down To The Finish

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n 2010, when fifth generation furniture manufacturer Bruce Cochrane dared to envision what would become the first U.S. furniture manufacturing start-up in 20-plus years, he knew the blueprint for success would have to be quality. Cochrane knew well how to make quality furniture but he knew too there is more to quality furniture than wood, joints, and hardware.

Cochrane’s new U.S. made, solid wood furniture had be quality right down to the finish. So he enlisted the help of a team of experts familiar with equipment, line automation, finishes, and the delicate balance between each component.

“Our goal was to produce a finish that is durable, looks great, and feels great to our customer,” says Cochrane. “And at the same time be as efficient and environmentally responsible as possible.” Cochrane turned to Valspar Wood.

The Lincolnton Furniture line is unusual in a lot of ways according to Valspar Midwest Region Manager Rick Madden. “It was the first time in years that we’ve worked on a furniture start-up in the U.S.,” Madden says with a noticeable sense of pride. “Beyond that, the Lincolnton line incorporates a full conventional waterborne finishing system as well as a waterborne ultraviolent (UV) cure system.”

Most often the Valspar team of line engineers, chemists, color specialists, equipment specialists, and application specialists, develop solutions on existing finishing lines to gain production efficiency, replace outdated equipment, adapt to new color schemes, or introduce efficiency gains through automation and technology. As a new finish-

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ing line, the only limitations Lincolnton had aside from costs were: 1) more strict environmental regulations since the last U.S. furniture company started years ago; 2) a desire to incorporate water-based finishes where possible; and 3) the size of the building that housed the new company’s manufacturing process. surface&panel

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Lincolnton Furniture Company, the first U.S. furniture manufacturing start-up in decades, focuses on quality solid-wood products. Made primarily of solid cherry, maple, and oak, Lincolnton Furniture incorporates such quality hallmarks as English dovetails, mortise and tenon joints, full extension whisper-close drawer glides, solid wood edges, and GreenGuard™ certified Zenith® waterborne finishes.

Of course there were the usual variables inherent in all finishing lines. All finishing systems must be designed to be robust enough to meet the variables associated with the process being used. Environmental factors such as heat and humidity, desired cycle times, and end user performance and quality standards were all considerations.

Consider just one step in a finish process – stain application. Today many OEMs are migrating to spray stain applications so they no longer use wipe stains as in the past. As with hand wiped stain, spray stain must flow evenly and be smooth to deliver a uniform appearance. A simple change from wiping stain to spray stain may require adjustments in the product formulation, spray volume, application techniques, gun

and tip size, solution reduction, and drying time to achieve a similar look.

“We’re constantly balancing chemical properties, physical properties, atomization, particle size, evaporation, and many other variables,” says Jim Hazen, a veteran of the finishing industry and Technical Director for Valspar Wood. “The slightest change in a finishing line impacts all variables in the line, but we’re striving to achieve fixed criteria an OEM desires for their product.”

Hazen, Madden, and others at Valspar rely on an evolutionary process that, over time, has proven successful. The process begins with a criteria document outlining the OEM’s desired results. The criteria document guides the team to the final results to be achieved. An OEM may have a specific hardness they would like for a tabletop, or they may want to decrease drying times, or they may want to combine water-based finishes with solvent-based finishes. Often, the challenge centers on color.

Like the chemistry of any finish, the chemistry of dyes and pigments react differently on different types of wood so in color matching we prep multiple test panels in

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our lab to gain approval from our customer,” says Hazen. “Then we go back to the lab to test it in application using the same type of equipment as our customer to verify that we can reproduce their preferred color through all their coating steps.”

Once criteria is established the process quickly progresses to planning with consideration of numerous finishing line components; layout, design, equipment, application, environmental and safety issues, color, variety of finishes used, drying, number of steps in the process, the amount of time an OEM allows for each finished piece to exit the line, and cost, to name a few.

Testing in the Valspar Technical Center lab is where the plan begins to come together.

Application equipment, especially spray nozzles, can add complexity to any line because of the potential for variability. Some delivery systems atomize air better and deliver a more uniform finish. Automation equipment can add complexity as well because the speed of the line dictates the spray nozzle size and spray volume coverage. But too much coverage can result in color variation.

Once lab application is completed, the process moves to real time, on-site testing with the OEM. This is perhaps the most important step in the process. The on-site testing phase routinely requires tweaking specific aspects of the line in order to consistently replicate the OEM’s desired result.

“We stay on site as long as we’re needed,” says Madden. “Not to hold hands, but to make sure our customer can consistently reproduce the results they want.”

For Lincolnton Furniture, the results have been worthy of praise from many sectors. Just this month Cochrane attended a White House forum on “insourcing” – bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. During that meeting Cochrane caught himself remembering the day he posed a question, “Could now be a good time to bring the furniture manufacturing industry back to the U.S?” For Cochrane the answer is yes. With labor costs in Asia, along with shipping costs back to the U.S. steadily rising, the answer may be the same for others. And if it is, Cochrane will be here to greet them. s&p

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THE FIVE ATTRIBUTES FOR EVALUATING THE Benefits OF

UV-Curable Powder Coating B Y

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There are many attributes to consider when evaluating various finishing materials and application systems. Is the finish environmentally friendly?

Is the material safe to use? How cost effective is the manufacturing and finishing process and how will it perform? These are all pertinent questions to consider. Sustainability, Innovation, Productivity, Palette and Performance are five attributes that can be used to evaluate and demonstrate the benefits and advantages of UV-cured powder coating.

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ikipedia defines Sustainability “as the capacity to endure” and includes environmental, social and economic dimensions in the definition. Since Ultra Violet (UV)-cured powder coating on medium density fiberboard (MDF) was introduced in 2001, the sustainable imperative of UV-cured powder coating chemistry and application technology has endured.

Now more than ever the finishing market is demanding environmentally friendly, socially desirable and economically viable alternatives to traditional finishing materials and systems. UV-cured powder coatings are safe to handle and apply and do not pose any safety risks to employees.

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Environmentally mandated production constraints and permits are not required.

When evaluating finishing materials it is important to consider each material’s physical properties, liquid or powder, and their respective constituent chemistries. There are a variety of different coatings including; solventborne liquid, waterborne liquid, high solids liquid, UV-curable liquid, thermoset powder coating, low-temperature powder coating, and UV-curable powder coating. Each of these materials has a unique chemistry and set of finishing performance properties.

Making things even more challenging is each of the finishing materials requires a distinct application process and equipment system. surface&panel

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FIGURE 2:

Part Cycle Time Analysis

Thermal Cure Coating Systems (Powder &Liquid) vs. UV Powder Coatings

Powder Disposition

Preheat

Melt & Flow (1 minute)

UV-Cure (seconds)

Cured Finished Product

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Coating Application Melt & Flow UV Cure

Liquid Coatings

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Cooling

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Performance Results 2–UV-cured powder coatings

Test Description

ASTM D4138 Method A

Film Thickness

Tooke Gauge – Destructive

3-4 mils

3-4 mils

ASTM D4060

Abrasion Resistance

Taber Abrasion CS-17 Wheel 500gm, 500 cycles

32.4 mg loss

15 mg loss

ASTM D3363-05

Scratch Resistance – Pencil Hardness

Hardness – Wolff-Wilborn 300 gm load, 45° / no scratch

2H

3H

NEMA LD3-1995

Impact Resistance

224 g steel ball (1/2 lb) 1½" dia.

No cracking at 55"

No cracking at 30"

Reagents: 10% citric acid, vegetable oil, coffee, milk, catsup, mustard, vinegar, red lipstick, grape juice, black permanent marker, water washable black marker, and # 2 pencil

No permanent effect on sample surface

NEMA LD3 – 2005 3.4

Cleanability / Stain Resistance

PCI # 8

Cure

MEK swap - 50 double rubs

Color Match

C Lab – Cool white fluorescent illuminant dE cmc<1.0

dEcmc < 0.75

NEMA LD3 – 2005 3.4

Hot Water

Pool of boiling water placed on surface, pot placed in water for 20 minutes

No blistering

ASTM D 4587

QUV

Industrial Coatings – 1,000 hours

dB < 1.0

Adhesion

Cross Hatch Adhesion – MDF must be present on piece of coating removed

No loss of adhesion

ASTM D3359 Method B

No softening No softening or color loss or color loss

No loss of adhesion

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Switching between the various materials is difficult and can be costly. The evaluation criteria and calculus to select the “right” material and finishing system is driven by a set of complex internal and external drivers; product improvement, return on investment (ROI), material costs, total applied costs, productivity, material handling, health & safety, environmental regulations, and customer expectations.

Innovation is defined by Wikipedia “as the creation of better or more effective products, processes, services, technologies or ideas that are accepted by markets, governments or societies.” The definition of Productivity “is a measure of the efficiency of production.” UV-cured powder coating is an innovative and productive finishing technology that encompasses high performance chemistries and exceptionally productive application systems. UV-cured powder coating on MDF requires only one coat of material and is completely finished in 20 minutes or less.

UV-cured powder coatings contain different chemistries than liquid and thermal powder finishing systems. UV-cured powders contain an unsaturated resin polymer, which in the presence of photo initiators are activated by UV light and instantly cured. FIGURE 1. is a graphic representation of the four process steps of UV-cured powder coating.

Pretreatment involves one minute of preheating, which conditions the MDF substrate, followed by an electrostatic application of UV-cured powder coating. The powder coated part is melted and flowed for one minute and then immediately cured by UV light. The total active process time to finish each part is less than 4 minutes.

The fast speed and short cycle time of the UV-cured powder coating system lends itself to short and long run flexibility, increased quality control, low energy consumption per unit of production, low labor and exceptionally fast ROI. FIGURE 2. is a graphic representation of the process time advantage of UV-cured powder coating compared to low temperature cure powder coating and solvent borne liquid finishing systems.

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The Wikipedia definition of a Palette has a literal meaning of a board on which an artist mixes colors and a figurative meaning referring to a selection of colors. This figurative meaning is very appropriate when considering UV-cured powder coating. It is possible to select a great variety of colors, glosses and textures to finish MDF with UV powder. Color matches are formulated from the RAL, Pantone (PMS) and other color systems. Typical gloss range is 5-30 on a Gardiner 60o scale and textures range from very light to heavy.

The last definition to consider is Performance, “Testing covers a wide range of engineering or functional evaluations … emphasis is on the final measurable performance characteristics.” A great amount of work has been done to develop a comprehensive set of performance results for UV-cured powder coating on MDF. It is important to create an empirical data set of what finishing performance is required and to understand the relationship between various physical properties. For example, as hardness of the coating increases, there is a corresponding decrease in the coatings impact resistance. Figure 3. illustrates performance results for two UV-curable powder coatings.

Sustainability, Innovation, Productivity, Palette and Performance are credible and descriptive attributes that define the benefits of UV-curable power coatings. Economic, industry and consumer demands will continue to change, stimulating the continued emergence of “greener” and safer finishes applied in more efficient processes. UV-cured powder coatings are and will continue to be a viable and safer substitute for other less productive finishing systems now and in the future. s&p

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Water-Based Coatings

OVERVIEW According to Bob Kostelnik, technical manager for US-base Stiles Machinery, water based (WB) and ultraviolet (UV) coating formulations of industrial wood finishes are the most widely used substitutions that address both the VOC and formaldehyde emissions generated by solvent-based acid catalyzed lacquers.

Industrial wood coatings that meet these criteria are:

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Water-Based Process The following steps are recommended when spraying veneers or solids with a Water-based stain or clear finish.

1. White wood sand to 220 SC paying close attention to edges and end grain.

2. Apply stain as dry as possible (don’t saturate).

3. Make a “wash coat” of water sealer by cutting 1:1 with water.

Apply three to four wet mils = 0.07 to 0.10 mm (1 mm = 0.001 inches or .0254 mm). Dry completely. (Note: Do not sand) 4. Apply three to four wet mills of water-based sealer.

Dry completely.

5. Sand sealer with 320-400 grit SC (Silicon Carbide).

Use scotch-brite on profiles and edges 6. Apply three to four wet mils of waterborne topcoat.

In all cases try to evaporate the water quickly, taking caution to dry clear coats too quickly and creating blisters.

WBC: VOCS, SANDING, SPRAY GUNS

A coating labelled “water based” may or may not be very low in VOCs. Some formulations have high concentrations of alcohols, acetone or other water soluble solvents.

Typically, most formulations will have water as its primary diluent with small amounts of alcohols to act as “co-solvents”. VOC levels are typically around 11g/l compared to 59g/l for a catalyzed lacquer.

When sanding surfaces that will receive WBCs, it must be remembered that grains or wood fiber will raise more with WBC as opposed to solvent-based products. White wood sanding should receive specific attention with Silicon Carbide (SC) instead of Aluminium Oxide grit being used. The uniformity in scratch depth and smoothness of SC will mitigate much of the grain raising problems associated with water.

Spray guns used for WBC applications should avoid applying the product in high wet film quantities per coat as this will saturate the wood with water. Multiple thin coats are preferred with complete drying between coats. Also be aware that WB based resins can “mud crack” especially if a heavy film build is applied.

It also has a tendency to retain “micro bubbles” of air. It’s therefore essential to use the correct pumps and spray guns.

High pressure piston pumps, working at between 20 and 34 bar (300-500 psi) and which provide for hydraulic atomization are preferable to low pressure diaphragm pumps working two to six bar (30-80 psi) to deliver pneumatic atomization.

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UV Coatings Generally, this is the coat to go for if high production and performance from surfaces are required linked to its “green” status.

Two types are identified:

• Water-Based UV Coatings UV curable resins reduced with water to spray viscosity and applied with automatic spray machine.

• 100% Solids UV Coatings UV curable resins that have no volatile diluent and is adjusted to application viscosity with reactive monomer. Applied with a vacuum coater, automatic spray or roller coater.

Water-based UV coatings do not require special application machinery but do require special curing ovens with high intensity UV lamps (usually two lamps per 12 to 14 m/m line speed).

Water-based stains are also compatible with UV clear coats. Clear and pigmented formulations are available. Clear formulations use a Mercury Vapor Lamp. Pigmented formulations require a Mercury Vapor lamp that has been “doped” with Gallium.

Gloss on water-based UV is limited on the high side to 75 to 80°C. gloss on 100% solids can reach up to full high gloss at 100°C.

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Water based acrylics – clears and stains A “green” coating with very low VOC that can be air dried (though it is best if baked).

It has a single component – no catalyst but can be catalyzed to improve properties. However a downside is grain-raising – wood MUST be pre-sanded properly.

Water based acrylics do not provide for high gloss and clear coats are slightly “milky” in appearance. Stains also do not wet the wood the same as solvents do.

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While it is possible to air dry most waterbased formulations, it’s preferred that some type of convection drying oven is used with good circulation and the ability to provide for at least a 10°C differential from the ambient room temperature.

An oven assists to evaporate water quickly, allowing less grain raise while also ensuring that all water is removed prior to the next coat. It also mitigates possible high ambient humidity which might prevent the evaporation of water. Further benefits include radically shorter curing times, a dust-free environment, a controlled drying process regardless of ambient conditions and can provide the high temperatures required to cure (cross link) higher performance coatings.

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WB acrylics – Pigmented A “green” coating with very low VOC levels that works well on exterior applications. It also serves as an excellent primer that can be air dried. It again is a single component product with no catalyst added..

The downside here is the potential to “mud crack.” Pigmented water-based acrylics also make it difficult to clean equipment. Fast drying can lead to bad results and can give rise to fiber raise.

WB stains WB stains “wet” the timber differently than solvents. While all colors may be achieved, each color will have to be re-developed on the intended wood specie. Since water “opens” the pores up to more solvent absorption, WB stains will absorb more color. Therefore the color concentration will be lower in WB stain formulations.

Application can be done with manual spray guns or automatic spray machines typically using high volume low vacuum (HVLV) or pneumatic spray guns. Recently, WB stains

have also been applied with air assisted airless hydraulic guns.

It may be difficult to obtain a uniform color using a WB, spray-only stain applied manually. Uniform white wood sanding is also very important.

In heavier grain applications, the color can obtain a “painted over” look that may hide the grain rather than enhancing it.

WB clear coats WB coatings (sealer/topcoat) typically wet the timber differently than varnishes.

Solvent based varnishes will be clearer but yellower. WB will appear whiter than varnish but not as clear. Albeit that it’s a single component product, it would still require a catalyst. It will also air dry but an oven is preferable.

WB clear coats have the tendency to trap “micro” bubbles if the coats are applied heavily. Sealer and topcoat should be two different coatings as the topcoat is difficult to sand. Clear coats are somewhat soft and do not have the moisture resistance properties that varnishes have.

Clear WB coatings (sealer and topcoat) have the following properties.

WB clear coats may be thermoplastic (soft when hot). Like stains, clear coat formulations will contain varying levels of VOC. Once dried on equipment, clean-up is difficult. Clear coats may be applied manually or with automatic spray machines.

WB coatings typically cannot be reclaimed from an automatic spray line. Gloss is available from flat to semi-gloss (about 70 to 75°C). To minimise air entrapment, spray guns should be hydraulic air assisted airless with high pressure piston pumps.

As technology progresses there are more options for low VOC and low formaldehyde coatings, but it is crucial to consider the application and behavior of each coating material before specification. s&p

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ncreased interest in safer working environments has prompted more workshops in North America to move from the traditional solvent-borne acid-cured finishes to water-borne technologies that are very low-emitting. However, according to Bob Dieter, Category Director for M.L. Campbell, there are reasons why water-borne technology still makes up less that 10 percent of the market. “Acid cure solvent coatings are very popular. They are durable and affordable.” To this end M.L. Campbell set to develop a best-of-both-worlds solution.

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Sustainable From Design to Finish

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ational Office Furniture, a brand unit of Kimball International, Inc., was created over 30 years ago to be a differentiator in a saturated marketplace by offering quality office furniture at a better value and with shorter lead times. Headquartered in Jasper, IN, the company’s tagline is “furniture with personality®,” a concept that really goes beyond just appealing design. As one would hope, the aging process has fostered maturity and sophistication in the company’s ethos, and the result is that over time National continues to strengthen its genuine sense of responsibility to its customers, employees and the environment. “We follow a DFE, which is a Design for the Environment process,” says Mendy Claridge, Sustainable and Technical Product Solutions Manager and LEED AP ID+C for National. “Customers are increasingly interested in learning how furniture can contribute to green building efforts, including how it is made. We have invested in those skill sets, technology and knowledge so that we actually design sustainable attributes into our processes and products. Because of that 100 percent of National manufactured products are certified to BIFMA’s e3 Furniture Sustainability Stan-

dard level® 2or 3, with three being the highest certification that can be achieved.’”

This sensibility is apparent in the company’s recent upgrade in its two casegoods manufacturing facilities from a solvent finish applied manually to automated finishing lines that apply a proprietary water-based UV-cured finish called IntegraClear™. A closer look at this investment demonstrates how careful planning can positively impact multiple operational objectives.

“One thing that is very important to understand is that we took a holistic approach to this,” says Keith Beatty, Director of Finish Operations for National and a veteran with over 35 years of experience. “We really look at our customer base. When we talk about IntegraClear™ and the advantages to our customers we are really talking about three specific areas: clarity, durability and sustainability.”

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The quality of a product starts with the materials used. The National Office Furniture brand is known for fine wood craftsmanship and high-quality veneers. “One thing that is important to us is that we historically have a great reputation in wood finishing. We are considered to be an industry leader,” says Beatty. “So when we started to research

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“Customers are increasingly interested in learning how furniture can contribute to green building efforts, including how it is made.”

MENDY CL ARIDGE, SUSTAINABLE AND TECHNICAL PRODUCT SOLUTIONS MANAGER AND LEED AP ID+C FOR NATIONAL

automation eight or so years ago, our goal was to maintain the clarity of the wood.

A lot of times when you implement technology, you take some trade offs, and that is one we were not willing to make.”

After defining internal requirements based on customer needs, National decided to move to a water-based UV-cured finish, and at that point the company started sourcing equipment and materials suppliers. “It has been my experience over the years in operations that when you are doing a project to move a new technology forward it is truly a partnership with the equipment supplier, finishing supplier and the manufacturer. It has to be to pull those things off successfully,” says Beatty.

In the case of National, the investment in technology required a complete re-organization of their manufacturing process.

The company moved from a workflow where product was assembled then finished, to a

workflow where product was finished then assembled. “We selected CEFLA as our finishing equipment partner because of their lab and support capabilities,“ says Beatty.

“CEFLA had technical people out on site well before the equipment was even purchased to help plan for successful implementation.

We have a relationship with CEFLA that took us from the start of new designs to trials and through the complete changeover.”

Of course, even automated equipment does not run itself. “Another benefit of this technology is that it provided our operators, supervisors and managers an opportunity to develop new skill sets,” says Claridge. “There is an educational component to that as well, and CEFLA provided that through their CAFE training program. They brought instructors to our facility as we were implementing the equipment and trained our team in UV application, both in a classroom setting and also on the floor. It was very comprehensive.”

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“The entire line is enclosed, so the operators are protected, but the line itself is very efficient and helps to maintain a work environment with minimal VOC’s.”

KEITH BEAT T Y, DIRECTOR OF FINISH OPERATIONS FOR NATIONAL

National operators also benefit from the new automated finishing system because the process is much more efficient, minimizing overspray and curing almost instantaneously under the UV lamps. “In addition to roll coater technology and reticulating sprayers, we implemented a robotic spraying line and equipment to apply the UV waterborne finish to the edge,” says Beatty. “The entire line is enclosed, so the operators are protected, but the line itself is very efficient and helps to maintain a work environment with minimal VOC’s. A laser eye scans the pieces as they move into the equipment, and then CNC technology generates coordinates that tell the robot sprayers precisely where to spray. Not only is it safer, but it is the perfect technology for the high quality finish that is our target.”

DURABILITY

National’s furniture presents more than just a pretty face. The proprietary formulation of the IntegraClear™ finish was developed in partnership with AkzoNobel to provide improved performance in durability and sustainability, which is important to customers and National. “A water-based UV-cured finish cures virtually immediately

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without off-gassing,” says Beatty. “Solventbased finishes take a long time to cure. It is not uncommon in traditional finishing to see long lines of product sitting around after the finishing process waiting to cure before it can be put in a box, and even longer after that in box-holding before it can ship, but those things change with UV technology.

The new water-borne UV finishing process gives us great benefit in the area of durability, which is one of our key targets. Product cures quickly so we ship completely cured, plus it is much more resistant to surface marring and scratching during transport.”

That durability translates to usage as well.

National tests product for real world usage typically expected in commercial, educational or healthcare environments, including such things as pen imprint, chemical exposure and liquid spills. The IntegraClear™ finish even features Antimicrobial Silver Ion protection that inhibits bacteria growth. To emphasize this point, Kimball International has an accredited testing facility where National customers can come and see for themselves as the finish resists such amazing feats of durability as burning lighter fluid and nail polish spilled and removed with acetone.

SUSTAINABILITY

Water-borne technology is currently the primary finishing technology for improved sustainability. The same characteristics that make the surface durable, also seals the substrate making a panel that is virtually free of VOCs. “Indoor air quality is the nature of the air inside the building that effects the wellbeing of the building occupants. Not only are we seeing demand for low-emitting furniture, but customers also think the process in our manufacturing facilities is important,” says Claridge.

“People like to know that it is a safe environment for our employees.”

National’s sustainability approach is comprehensive including everything from materials and processing to transportation. The implementation of UV- light curing also contributed to the sustainability target in some less obvious ways. For example, National noted a significant decrease in energy consumption compared to the conventional heated oven curing. Through the efficiency of robotic spraying and return belt cleansing process in the equipment, waste is minimized.

Nick Blessinger, Marketing Communications Manager for National, reflects that the company made their initial investment into automated waterborne UV-cured finishing in their 325,000 square foot casegoods facility located in Santa Claus, IN and starting running product in August 2008, just before the recession hit. “We then made the decision to implement the same multi-million dollar system in our addtional195,000 square foot casegoods facility in Fordsville, KY, because we knew it was what our customers wanted, and we knew it was the right thing to do.”

Now four years out National is doing well, selling through authorized dealers throughout the US and Canada. And the personality of National’s office furniture is obvious in the clarity, durability and sustainability of the finished product. s&p

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Emerging trends in gloss level complement the trends in color movement. Lower sheens, matte and glaze are very popular, as is satin in the 30-35 degree range.

Dull and flat finishes are picking up, reflecting the shift in color tones. s&p

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All particleboard and MDF facilities in this Guide offer third party certified products to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM 93120) regulation.

Some facilities may also have been issued a NAF or ULEF Exemption Executive Order from the State of California. CPA maintains a current list of CARB certified and exempt facilities at www.CompositePanel.org.

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), Melamine (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)

Quesnel, British Columbia White Court, Alberta

WEST FRASER MILLS LTD.

Mt. Gilead, North Carolina

UNILIN US MDF

Mont-Laurier, Quebec

UNIBOARD

Mt. Jewett, Pennsylvania

TEMPLE-INLAND

Medford, Oregon

SIERRAPINE

Columbia Falls, Montana

PLUM CREEK MDF, INC.

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Collins Pine Particleboard, Free Form

Duraflake®, Vesta UltraPine®, UltraPine® Plus, Vesta Rezflake, Vesta

Duracore, Duralam

Duraplay Supremo, Duramel,

Uni-Cor ST, Uni-Cor ST Lite, Uni-Cor FR

MACOPAN

NEWPRO Blonde

Panolam

EnStron, EnStron Plus, Terramica

Tijuana, Mexico

Best Board

PPM PACIFIC PANELS MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

Post Falls, Idaho

PLUMMER FOREST PRODUCTS

Huntsville, Ontario

PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Smithers, British Columbia

NORTHERN ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Tlalnepantla, Mexico

Maderas Conglomeradas S.A. de C.V.

Marshfield, Wisconsin

MARSHFIELD DOORSYSTEMS, INC.

Greenville, Florida

FLORIDA PLYWOODS, INC.

Albany, Oregon Bennettsville, South Carolina St. Stephen, New Brunswick

FLAKEBOARD

Parral, Chihuahua

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

Klamath Falls, Oregon

COLLINS PRODUCTS, LLC

La Grande, Oregon

BOISE CASCADE, LLC

COMPANY AND MILL LOCATION

Pine (Some Recycled)

Western Softwoods

Canadian Wood Mixture

Pine, Spruce

Pine / Softwood

Aspen, Basswood, Northern Hardwoods

Southern Yellow Pine

Douglas Fir, Hemlock Pine Spruce

Pine

Western Pine

Western Pine, Mixed Softwoods

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Missoula, Montana Simsboro, Louisiana Taylorsville, Mississippi

ENCORE™, ENCORE™ FR,

Springfield, Oregon

Temstock Temstock Temstock

Monroeville, Alabama

Thomson, Georgia

Uniboard PB

Val-d’Or, Quebec

Webb Particleboard

Pine

Softwood, Hardwood

Softwood, Hardwood

Fir, Pine

Southern Pine

Southern Pine

Southern Pine

Southern Pine

Spruce, Pine, Fir, Maple, Birch, Aspen

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Western Pine

Southern Pine

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Some facilities may also have been issued a NAF or ULEF Exemption Executive Order from the State of California. CPA maintains a current list of CARB certified and exempt facilities at www.CompositePanel.org. * "No added urea-formaldehyde” (NAUF) and NAF panel products may be eligible for low-emitting materials credit under LEED for Commercial Interiors and LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations ** CARB exempt (NAF/ULEF) manufacturers offer composite wood product categories that have no added formaldehyde (NAF) and/or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF), and have been exempted from third party certification requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) ATCM 93120.

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), Melamine (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

WEBB FURNITURE ENTERPRISES, INC.

Uniboard PB

Sayabec, Quebec

UNIBOARD

Medford, Oregon

TIMBER PRODUCTS COMPANY

Temstock

Hope, Arkansas

Tafipan

Diboll, Texas

TEMPLE-INLAND

Lac-Megantic, Quebec

TAFISA CANADA INC.

AMPINE™, ENCORE™

Martell, California

ENCORE™ MR

ENCORE™, ENCORE™ MR

Adel, Georgia

SIERRAPINE

UltraBlend™, SkyBlend™

Dillard, Oregon

ROSEBURG

Ponderosa Pine Wood Mixture

Chihuahua, Chihuahua

Zitacuaro, Michoacan

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Jubilee, Lionite, UltraStrate

Phillips, Wisconsin

Stimson Hardboard

Douglas Fir

SFI

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PF TS PF PM SS TS UP

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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), 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)

Forest Grove, Oregon

STIMSON LUMBER COMPANY

SuperWood

Duluth, Minnesota

Aspen, Mixed Hardwoods Aspen, Mixed Hardwoods

CraftMaster molded door designs Hardwoods

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC

Towanda, Pennsylvania

CMI/CRAFTMASTER MANUFACTURING, INC.

COMPANY AND MILL LOCATION WOOD SPECIES

Douglas Fir

Hardwood Mixed Hardwoods

Hardwoods Hardwoods

Western Softwoods

HARDBOARD

Forest Grove, Oregon

STIMSON LUMBER COMPANY

East River, Nova Scotia Roaring River, North Carolina

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION

Towanda, Pennsylvania

CMI/CRAFTMASTER MANUFACTURING, INC.

Klamath Falls, Oregon

COLLINS PRODUCTS, LLC

WOOD SPECIES

SIDING NAUF (NO ADDED UREA-FORMALDEHYDE)*

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TWO-SIDED (S2S)

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ONE-SIDED (S1S)

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Arauco Panels USA, LLC

Boise Cascade, LLC

Clarion Boards Inc.

CMI / CraftMaster Manufacturing, Inc.

Collins Products LLC

Dakota Panel

Decorative Panels International, Inc.

DeFehr Furniture Ltd.

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32. Rexcel, SA de CV

31. Rehrig Pacific Logistics *

30. PPM Pacific Panels Mexico, SA de CV

29. Ponderplay, SA de CV

28. Plummer Forest Products

27. Plum Creek MDF, Inc.

26. Panolam Industries International Inc.

25. Pan Pacific Products, Inc.

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43. Webb Furniture Enterprises, Inc.

42. Unilin US MDF

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21. Maderas y Sinteticos de Mexico, SA de CV (MASISA)

20. Maderas Conglomerados, SA de CV (MACOSA)

19. Louisiana-Pacific Corporatiion

18. Langboard, Inc.

17. Kronospan LLC

16. JELD-WEN, Inc.

15. Industrias Emman, SA de CV

14. Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC

13. Florida Plywoods, Inc.

12. Flakeboard Company Ltd.

11. Duraplay de Parral, SA de CV

10. Del-Tin Fiber, LLC

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Silveright, Hi-Wear

Formica High Pressure Laminates, Formica Solid Surfacing, DecoMetal Metal Laminates, Chemtop2

Leominster, Massachusetts

MUNKSJO PAPER

Barcelona, Spain Bonen, Germany

LAMIGRAF, S.A.

North Charleston, South Carolina

KAPSTONE CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

INTERPRINT, INC.

Cincinnati, Ohio

FORMICA CORPORATION

Blythewood, South Carolina Curitiba, Brazil Cobourg, Ontario

COVERIGHT SURFACES AMERICAS

Morgantown, Pennsylvania

CHIYODA AMERICA, INC.

Greensboro, North Carolina TecoFoil, TecoLine, TecoTop, TecoLam Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Decorative and solid color printed papers for TFM, 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.

Solid surfacing, metal laminates

Broad range of technical films, Natural Fiber, Composite Mat, PG backers, glue films, Coated Glass Mat, Decorative prints for surfaces

Pre-applied hotmelt adhesive

Glue films, backers

Exterior Film

SynDECOR®, a performance polymer-based decorative overlay

OTHER PRODUCT TYPES

Decorative printing of saturating papers up to 2700mm wide, along with full digital design and engraving services.

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

Innovative High Pressure Laminate finishes: Etchings, Honed, Naturelle, MicroDot, Radiance; fire and chemical resistant laminates, compact phenolic panels.

High Wear Melamine, impact resistant melamine. Silveright anti-bacterial surface treatment now available for TFM Decorative prints and can be ordered in sheet or roll form, HPL, Laminate flooring surfaces and other building products. E-I-R (Embossed in Register) Capable, DWS (Direct Wear Surface) Capable for flooring.

Embossed coated papers printed in North America. Short lead times.

Flat surface and profile wrap laminates, high abrasive resistant surfaces, recoatable surfaces, melamine edgebanding for straight and softformed edges, slitting services.

Arclin's E-Gen® designated decorative overlays are available for TFM, HPL, CPL, flooring and industrial surfacing applications. Available with GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM, and FSC Chain of Custody Certification.

3D laminates, PVC, PET and PP decorative films for pressing wrapping and thermoforming. Horizontal grades. Extensive stocking with cut roll program. Solids, prints, metallic and high gloss.

Popular TFM/HPL matching program.

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

Miter-foldable. No VOC's. Available 23gsm thru 56gsm; white and beige.

SPECIAL TREATMENTS, FEATURES AND CAPABILITIES

COM P OS ITE PA N E L A S SOC IATI ON

M A N U F A C T U R E R S

BAUSCHLINNEMANN NA

Tacoma, Washington

ARCLIN

Swedesboro, New Jersey LaPorte, Indiana

AMERICAN RENOLIT CORPORATION

Wilmington, Delaware

AET FILMS

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OMNOVA Laminates, surf(x) 3D Laminates, EFX 3D Laminates, radiance Flat Laminates, duraMAX Flat Laminates

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Wilsonart Laminate, Wilsonart HD High Definition Laminate, Chemsurf Chemical-Resistant Laminate

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ZAMMA CORPORATION

Temple, Texas

WILSONART INTERNATIONAL

Lexington, South Carolina

U.S. COATING COMPANY

McDonough, Georgia

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TOPPAN INTERAMERICA INC.

Pulaski, New York

TECHNOCELL DEKOR

Randolph, New Jersey

SURFACE SOURCE INTERNATIONAL

Agawam, Massachusetts D. Fin, D. Film, D. Release East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Biscoe, North Carolina

SUDDEKOR, LLC

St. Louis, Missouri

SCHATTDECOR

Burlington, New Jersey

Integra, Tre Nuovo, FINO, Rivestar

Panolam® TFM, Pluswood® TFM

Hampton, South Carolina Morristown, Tennessee

RIKEN U.S.A.

Pionite® decorative laminate Resopreg Treated Papers Nevamar® decorative laminate ProWrap® Polyester and Melamine

Auburn, Maine

PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Fairlawn, Ohio Auburn, Pennsylvania Jeanette, Pennsylvania Monroe, North Carolina

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS, INC.

Geneva, Illinois

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Wilsonart Solid Surface, Decorative Metals, Adhesives, Performance and Specialty Laminates

Coated paper products for industrial applications

Non PVC film (printed)

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

Phenolic Backed 3D Laminates Peel n stick 3D laminates, ABS - Edge banding

EFX 3D Laminates (non-PVC), pre-applied adhesive, broad range of technical films, acrylic laminates

Olon Thermally Fused Continuous Decorative Laminates

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; Laminates; Performance Types: Chemical Resistant, Fire-Rated, Marker Board, Chalkboard, High Wear Laminates.

Decorative solid color laminating papers in stock and custom manufactured using electron beam cure technology.

Stocking distributor with same day shipping and an on-staff technical department. HPL/TFM matching program. Slitting services available. PVC & PET High Gloss and solid color 3DL program. Industry leading printed designs with a wide range of embossings from ultra-smooth to deep texture. Special surfaces available for healthcare and fixture & display markets.

Design service and in-house engraving offering prompt, proprietary service.

Impregnation of high-clarity overlays, decorative prints, and backer papers, in either roll or sheet form, at two North American locations. New line of D.Fin® finish foils and D.Release® release papers engineered to visually and technically coordinate with Süddekor products.

Printing, top coats, non PVC, UV top coats, 3D thermofoil, high gloss thermofoil.

Custom print capabilities in TFM and HPL. ProWrap® Polyester and Melamine in standard and high-wear laminates in a variety of textures.

Custom print capabilities in TFM and HPL.

Custom print capabilities in TFM and HPL.

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.

Continuous TF laminates for wrapping and edgebanding applications. Designs to complement Arclin, Coveright, Flakeboard, Formica, Nevamar, Panval, Tafisa and Wilsonart. High abrasion resistant wrapping grade laminates for flooring laminate designs. Saturated products with polyester resins, such as décor cellulose paper, fiberglass and backers. Available with antimicrobial protection.

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PANEL SPECIALISTS, INC.

Geneva, Illinois Georgetown, Ontario Jefferson, Indiana Washington, Indiana

OLON INDUSTRIES INC. (COMPONENTS DIVISION)

Smithers, British Columbia

NORTHERN ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS

Cedar Hill, Texas

MJB WOOD GROUP, INC.

Tlalnepantla, Mexico

MADERAS CONGLOMERADAS S.A. DE C.V.

Diboll, Texas Gallatin, Tennessee Martinsville, Virginia Tiffin, Ohio

LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIES

Tacoma, Washington Stockton, California

KML CORPORATION

Bridgeton, Missouri

JMC WOOD MANUFACTURING

Hope, Arkansas; Mocksville, North Carolina Sebring, Florida

FUNDER AMERICA, INC.

Greenville, Florida

FLORIDA PLYWOODS, INC.

St. Stephen, New Brunswick

Albany, Oregon Bennettsville, South Carolina Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

FLAKEBOARD

Chihuahua, Mexico

DURAPLAY DE PARRAL, SA DE CV

Trumann, Arkansas

St. Casimir, Quebec

COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS

Clarion, Pennsylvania

CLARION BOARDS, INC.

Riverbank, California

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both locations: PB, MDF, HB, Plywood

Custom Component parts and OEM manufacturing. Manufactures Wall

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

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Combination orders including raw PB and large selection of TFM. M2Premium capabilities on all products. Multiple TFM suppliers. Overseas shipping specialists.

Decorative profile wrapped cabinet stiles and rails with thermally fused polyester, vinyl and lightweight papers. Vinyl wrapped drawer components, v-grooved, blank, mitrefold and KD drawer systems.

Baltic birch drawer sides.

PB, MDF, HB, Plywood

PB, MDF Custom component fabricator. Cut-to-size, edgebanding, CNC routing and boring. National warehouse distribution.

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

Exact matching across multiple product lines from one location. Featuring: custom lamination (HPL, foils, vinyl, surf(x), FRP, KYDEX, Boltaron, Metal, PB, MDF, Gypsum duraMAX™ on Plywood, Gyp, PBD, MDF), profile wrapped moldings, membrane MR, FR. Plwood, pressing, miter-folding, contour & straight banding, routing and drilling. Full part NAF fabrication and assembly to print. Capable of turnkey fixtures and cabinets.

Top quality TFM panels with decorative overlays from Coveright, Arclin, PB, MDF, Veneer Core, Wilsonart, Formica and Tafisa. Variety of plate finishes available including NAF, FSC, embossed diamond finish. Slotwall panels, edgebanding/shelving, custom Fire Retardant, components and line boring. High pressure laminate bonded panels.

Moisture resistant Four fully integrated manufacturing facilities featuring continuous and HPL All locations: laminating plus full fabrication capabilities. Double sided continuous laminaPB, MDF, HB tors capable of laminating papers, vinyls, polyester and polypropylene. HPL panels available in many sizes and from all major HPL manufactures. Full fab- Hardwood Plywood, Veneer Core ricating capabilities at all locations including cut-to-size, edge banding, drilling, dadoing, toe notching, mite folding and routing for custom components.

Multiple surface textures & glosses, complete fabrication/ component capability and multiple sizes.

Cut-to-size, bullnose edge, drawer sides, shelving, end panels, tops & bottoms. Particleboard manufactured in-house; homogeneous.

Specialty products also include melamine lamination on thin MDF (Fibrex®), moisture resistant, fire-rated and no added urea-formaldehyde resin (Vesta) particleboard and MDF.

Mix ship capabilities with raw MDF, melamine laminated MDF and particleboard. Can produce MDF/HDF, particleboard, mende with paint, print, melamine, paper/foils, CTS and perforated board from one source.

Mix loads capabilities with raw PB, Mende, softwood and hardwood plywood, CTS, bullnose and furniture parts.

Hardwood Plywood. FSC Capable.

Hardwood Plywood. Capable of laminating 5' wide panels.

FSC Capable. Coating Available.

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EPP PB, MDF, NAF PB, MDF

Offering one premium melamine panel product line only (no low line).

With MDF and CARB II Pine manufactured to M2 Plus specifications.

High inventory with 50+ colors in stock as panels, edge-band shelving, line bored or grooved. Available in FSC & other LEEDs credits material.

E-I-R (Embossed-in-Register) Capable.

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Duramine TFM, Hardwood Plywood, UltraFinish-Paper & Vinyl Overlays, RediPly, Melagard, Redishelf, SkyBlend™ Duramine TFM, Melagard, SkyBlend™ Duramine TFM, SkyBlend™ Duramine TFM

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Top quality TFM panels with decorative overlays, multiple surface textures & glosses, complete fabrication/component capability and multiple sizes, slotwall panels, edgebanding/shelving, custom components and cut-to-size, bullnose edge, drawer sides, shelving, end panels, tops & bottoms.

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Thermofused melamine panels. Matching products such as high pressure laminates. PVC edgebanding, mouldings and RTF. All surfaces available on NU Green particleboard – no urea formaldehyde added. Multiple surface textures/ glosses and multiple sizes. Thermofused melamine panels with custom designs: WilsonArt, Formica, Coveright, Arclin and other papers available.

Cut-to-size, shelving, drilling, hardwood veneer one-side and sublimination grade polyester.

Tafilam color range offered with various complementary color matching products such as high pressure laminates, PVC edgebanding, polyester wrapped mouldings, thermovinyl films and five piece doors.

Thermofused Melamine Panels: Special wood look and feel textures (StevensWood), Wilsonart, Coveright, Pionite and Formica patterns. High Pressure Laminate Panels: All major brands including Wilsonart, Pionite, Formica and Nevamar. Component Fabrication: Cut-to-size, EB, CNC routing, contour edging, postforming (HPL and TFM) closet parts, cabinet parts, fixture components and shelving.

Specialist in short run batches of TFM and HPL panels. Quick to Ship Program. Most major brands for TFM/HPL matches, including PVC custom edging to match. Full service manufacturing facility including: Cut to size, EB, CNC Routing & Drilling and UV Coatings. Fully integrated production for Fixtures, Shelving, Cabinets, Closets Systems and Drawer components.

Full service panel processing from cut-to-size to CNC machining. Flat or 3-D processing of rigid thermal foil to match TFM & HPL. Coveright, Arclin, Formica and Wilsonart TFM papers. All brands high pressure laminate bonded panels. Bulk or custom packaging available.

Mixed shipments of flat panel and CTS from this integrated producer of custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others.

Mixed shipments of flat panel, CTS, edge-treated matching surfaces from this integrated producer of custom designs, Wilsonart, Formica, Arclin, Coveright and others.

In-house impregnation, mix loads capabilities with raw PB, Bullnose, Stair Tread and CTS.

Eight laminating plants located throughout the US (Elkhart, IN; Mt. Joy, PA; Decatur, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Waco, TX; Woodburn, OR; Fontana, CA). Drawer sides, wrapped mouldings, cut-to-size, HPL panels, edgebanding and custom components, and membrane pressed doors.

Custom laminating and cutting –shelving and drawer parts – edgebanding, CNC routing and boring, moulding, profile wrapping and RTA packaging to precise custom specifications.

Six laminating plants located throughout North America (Albany, OR; Auburn,ME; Hampton, SC; Huntsville, ON; Norcross, GA; Oshkosh, WI).

Custom Component parts and OEM manufacturing. Manufactures Wall Systems, Casework, Marine Panels, and Panel Board. Services include laminating, edgebanding, cut-sizing, drilling, and machining.

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Lachute, Quebec

VISULAM DIVISION DE PRODUITS FORESTIER AFA INC.

Sayabec, Quebec Val-d'Or, Quebec

UNIBOARD

White City, Oregon

TIMBER PRODUCTS COMPANY

Lac-Mégantic, Quebec

TAFISA CANADA INC.

Teutopolis, Illinois

STEVENS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Arlington, Texas

SHIOLENO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Denver, Colorado

ROUCKE, INC.

Oxford, Mississippi Simsboro, Louisiana

Missoula, Montana

Dillard, Oregon

ROSEBURG

Chihuahua, Mexico

REXCEL SA DE CV

Tijuana, Mexico

PPM PANELS MEXICO MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

Elkhart, Indiana

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.

Sumner, Washington

PASQUIER PANEL PRODUCTS

Albany, Oregon Huntsville, Ontario Norcross, Georgia Oshkosh, Wisconsin

PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Temple, Texas

Olon Creative Products Olon Components

PANEL SPECIALISTS, INC.

Jefferson, Indiana Washington, Indiana

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Trumann, Arkansas

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

Standard acrylic and UV top coat, unlimited solid colors, wood grain print.

Hardwood Plywood and Laminating, Beaded Panels.

Primer Finish, Hardwood Plywood, Cut-to-Size Available, Beaded Panels.

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Hardwood Plywood.

Hardwood Plywood.

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

Pre-applied hotmelt adhesive.

Manufacturer of hot melt adhesives for particleboard and MDF laminations to paper up to five feet wide.

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Dillard, Oregon

ROSEBURG

Mocksville, North Carolina

FUNDER AMERICA, INC.

St. Stephen, New Brunswick

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UltraFinish-UV Cured Paints & Finishes, SkyBlend™

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Hearst, Ontario

Rezcote

TecoFoil, TecoLine, TecoTop, TecoLam

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Chatham, Virginia

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Chino, California

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Greensboro, North Carolina Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

BAUSCHLINNEMANN NA

Lawrence, Massachusetts

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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 rigid packaging containers, automotive and fleet refinish products, floor coatings and specialty polymers, composites and colorants.

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Industrial wood finishes that provide decorative and protective qualities for wood, MDF, wood composites and wood-based products. AkzoNobel specializes in Building Products Interior and Exterior, Cabinetry, Contract Furniture, Distribution, Flooring, Furniture, Windows and Doors, and more. We pride ourselves in exceptional Sales, Customer Service and Technical Support

SPECIAL TREATMENTS, FEATURES, CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES

C O M P O S I T E PA N E L A S S O C I AT I O N

M A N U F A C T U R E R S

TIGER DRYLAC POWDER COATINGS

High Point, North Carolina

THE VALSPAR CORPORATION

Lawrence, Massachusetts

AMERICAN ADHESIVE COATINGS LLC

High Point, North Carolina

AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC.

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MDF/ENGINEERED WOOD SIDING & TRIM/ HARDBOARD M D F CLARION BOARDS, INC.

PAN PACIFIC PRODUCTS, INC.

COLLINS PRODUCTS, LLC

143 Fiberboard Road Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254 (800) 373-4383 Fax (814) 226-7586 board.sales@clarionindustries.com www.clarionindustries.com

Route 4, Box 371, Highway 3 Broken Bow, Oklahoma 74728 (580) 584-6247 Fax (580) 584-6230 waynes@panpacificproducts.com www.panpacificproducts.com

6410 Highway 66 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 (800) 417-3674 Fax (541) 884-7282 lburns@collinsco.com www.collinsco.com

DEL-TIN FIBER, LLC

PLUM CREEK MDF, INC.

CMI/CRAFTMASTER MANUFACTURING INC.

303 S. Temple Drive Diboll, Texas 75941 (800) 424-2311 Fax (936) 829-7846 bryanwilson@templeinland.com www.temple.com

265 Meadow Lake Blvd.

Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 (800) 548-3099 Fax (406) 892-6870 will.warberg@plumcreek.com www.plumcreek.com

500 W. Monroe, Suite 2010 Chicago, Illinois 60661 (800) 405-2233 Fax (312) 382-8703 info@cmicompany.com www.cmicompany.com

FLAKEBOARD

SIERRAPINE

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION

St. Stephen and Sault Ste. Marie Sales 80 Tiverton Court, Suite 701 Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4 (800) 268-9830 Fax (905) 475-3988 customer.service@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com

1050 Melody Lane, Suite 160 Roseville, California 95678 (800) 676-3339 Fax (916) 772-3415 info@sierrapine.com www.sierrapine.com

East River Plant 414 Union Street, Suite 2000 Nashville, Tennessee 37219 (888) 822-8899 www.lpcorp.com

Western US Sales PO Box 428 Albany, Oregon 97321 (888) 650-6302 Fax (541) 928-4116 customer.service@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com

TEMPLE-INLAND

303 S. Temple Drive Diboll, Texas 75941 (800) 424-2311 Fax (936) 829-7846 bryanwilson@templeinland.com www.temple.com

Roaring River Plant 414 Union Street, Suite 2000 Nashville, Tennessee 37219 (888) 822-8899 www.lpcorp.com

Eastern US Sales 515 River Crossing Drive, Suite 110 Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715-7900 (877) 273-7680 Fax (800) 808-1454 customer.service@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC

PO Box 105605 Atlanta, Georgia 30348 (800) 727-9452 Fax (404) 924-3170 www.gp.com KRONOSPAN LLC

9320 AL Hwy. 202 Eastaboga, Alabama 36260 (256) 741-8755 Fax (256) 741-8757 mdfsales@kronoflooring.com www.kronospanusa.com LANGBOARD, INC.

548 Langboard Road Willacoochee, Georgia 31650 (912) 534-5959 Fax (912) 534-5904 dbeaty@eufaula.rr.com www.langboard.com MADERAS CONGLOMERADAS S.A. DE C.V.

Ave. San JosĂŠ # 2 San Juan Ixhuatepec Tlalnepantla, Edo. Mex. CP 54180 +52 (55) 5715-5870 Fax +52 (55) 57155960 ranzjorge@yahoo.com www.macosa.com.mx

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Montreal and Quebec Sales 2540 Daniel-Johnson, Suite 500 Laval, Quebec H7T 2S3 (800) 263-5240 Fax (450) 682-6630 www.uniboard.com Ontario and Western Canada Sales 6205 Airport Road, Bldg A, Suite 300 Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E3 (905) 673-5743 Fax (905) 673-0175 www.uniboard.com US Sales (North) (330) 264-9337 Fax (330) 262-8767 www.uniboard.com UNILIN US MDF

149 Homanit USA Road Mt. Gilead, North Carolina 27306 (910) 439-6959 Fax (910) 439-6497 bryan.traylor@unilin-us.com www.unilin.com WEST FRASER MILLS LTD.

9919 65th Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6E 0L1 (780) 413-8900 Fax (780) 413-8910 mdf@westfraser.com www.westfraser.com

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

H A R D B OA R D CMI/CRAFTMASTER MANUFACTURING INC.

500 W. Monroe, Suite 2010 Chicago, Illinois 60661 (800) 405-2233 Fax (312) 382-8703 info@cmicompany.com www.cmicompany.com GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS LLC

PO Box 105605 Atlanta, Georgia 30348 (800) 727-9452 Fax (404) 924-3170 www.gp.com/build 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

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PARTICLEBOARD PA R T I C L E B OA R D BOISE CASCADE, LLC

PO Box 62 Boise, Idaho 83707 (888) 264-7372 Fax (208) 395-7635 twparticleboardsales@bc.com www.bc.com/particleboard COLLINS PRODUCTS, LLC

PO Box 16, 6410 Highway 66 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 (800) 547-1793 Fax (541) 882-8671 mshuey@collinsco.com www.collinsco.com DURAPLAY DE PARRAL, S.A. DE C.V.

Av. Santa Barbara 21 Barrio de Espana Parral, Chihuahua Mexico 33870 (505) 217-1700 Fax (505) 217-1702 duraplayus@cs.com www.duraplay.com FLAKEBOARD

St. Stephen Sales 80 Tiverton Court, Suite 701 Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4 (800) 268-9830 Fax (905) 475-3988 customer.service@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com Western US Sales PO Box 428 Albany, Oregon 97321 (888) 650-6302 Fax (541) 928-4116 customer.service@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com

NORTHERN ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

PO Box 2890 Smithers, British Columbia V0J 2N0 (250) 847-4394 Fax (250) 847-9687 sales@newpro.ca www.newpro.ca PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Muskoka Road 3, Box 7500 Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2J7 (800) 672-6652 Fax (708) 789-6658 www.panolam.com PLUMMER FOREST PRODUCTS

401 N. Potlatch Road P.O. Box 788 Post Falls, Idaho 83854 (208) 777-2202 m.mai@nwpanel.com www.plummerforestproducts.com PPM PACIFIC PANELS MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

P.O. Box 5224 Chula Vista, California 91912-5224 (619) 819-6064 (619) 819-8490 mzichlin@pacificpanelsmexico.com www.pacificpanelsmexico.com REXCEL S.A. DE C.V.

Blvd. Juan Pablo II KM 2.5 Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico 31390 +52 (614) 429-8900 Fax +52 (614) 429-8905 www.rexcel.com.mx

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

ROSEBURG

FLORIDA PLYWOODS, INC.

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

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

MARSHFIELD DOORSYSTEMS, INC.

SIERRAPINE

1401 East Fourth Street Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449 (800) 826-4020 Fax (715) 387-4218 www.customdoorcomponents.com

Western Sales 1050 Melody Lane, Suite 160 Roseville, California 95678 (800) 676-3339 Fax (916) 772-3415 info@sierrapine.com www.sierrapine.com

MADERAS CONGLOMERADAS S.A. DE C.V.

Ave. San JosĂŠ # 2 San Juan Ixhuatepec Tlalnepantla, Edo. Mex. CP 54180 +52 (55) 5715-5870 Fax +52 (55) 57155960 ranzjorge@yahoo.com www.macosa.com.mx

Western Sales PO Box 1088 Roseburg, Oregon 97470 (800) 245-1115 Fax (541) 679-2543 jeffl u@rfpco.com www.Roseburg.com

TAFISA CANADA INC

4660 Villeneuve Lac-Megantic, Quebec G6B 2C3 (888) 882-3472 Fax (888) 711-3472 tafi sa@tafi sa.ca www.tafi sa.ca TEMPLE-INLAND

303 South Temple Drive Diboll, Texas 75941 (800) 231-6060 Fax (936) 829-7846 BryanWilson@templeinland.com www.temple.com TIMBER PRODUCTS COMPANY

PO Box 269 Springfield, Oregon 97477 (800) 547-9520 Fax (541) 744-5431 mherbert@timberproducts.com www.timberproducts.com UNIBOARD

Montreal and Quebec Sales 2540 Daniel-Johnson, Suite 500 Laval, Quebec H7T 2S3 (800) 263-5240 Fax (450) 682-6630 www.uniboard.com Ontario and Western Canada Sales 6205 Airport Road, Bldg A, Suite 300 Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E3 (905) 673-5743 Fax (905) 673-0175 www.uniboard.com US Sales (North) (330) 264-9337 Fax (330) 262-8767 www.uniboard.com WEBB FURNITURE ENTERPRISES, INC.

150 Jackson Street Galax, Virginia 24333 (276) 236-6141 Fax (276) 236-0963 jfrazier@webbfurn.com www.webbfurn.com

Eastern Sales 801 Cook Street Adel, Georgia 31620-3438 (888) 633-7477 Fax (229) 896-7695 info@sierrapine.com www.sierrapine.com

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I N F O R M A T I O N

OVERLAY MANUFACTURERS OV E R L AY AET FILMS

LAMIGRAF, S.A.

TECHNOCELL DEKOR

2751 Centerville Road, Suite 400 Wilmington, Delaware 19808 (302) 326-5500 Fax (302) 326-5505 syndecor@aetinc.com www.syndecor.com

c/. Mas Dorca 14-16 Ametlla Park L’Ametlla del Valles Barcelona, Spain 08480 +34 (93) 843-1888 Fax +34 (93) 843-2089 lamigraf@lamigraf.com www.lamigraf.com

179 County Route 2A Pulaski, New York 13142 (315) 298-8388 Fax (315) 298-8822 cjkisela@schoeller.com www.technocell-dekor.de

AMERICAN RENOLIT CORPORATION

403 Heron Drive, Suite C Swedesboro, NJ 08085 (610) 944-1413 Fax (610) 944-1414 jim.barnett@renolit.com www.laminatefi nder.com ARCLIN

2144 Milwaukee Way Tacoma, Washington 98421 (253) 572-5600 Fax (253) 627-2896 info.decorative@arclin.com www.arclin.com BAUSCHLINNEMANN NA

7918 Industrial Village Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27409 (800) 992-3936 Fax (336) 665-1387 michael.phillips@us.bauschlinnemann.com www.bauschlinnemann.de CHIYODA AMERICA, INC.

Thousand Oaks Corporate Center P.O. Box 470 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Morgantown, PA 19543-0470 mvarn@chiyodaamerica.com (610) 286-3100 Fax (610) 286-3216 www.chiyodaamerica.com COVERIGHT SURFACES AMERICAS

56 Willmott Street Cobourg, Ontario K9A 4R5 (905) 372-1896 Fax (905) 372-1355 marketing.na@coveright.com www.coveright.com FORMICA CORPORATION

10155 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-4805 (513) 786-3400 Fax (513) 786-3566 www.formica.com INTERPRINT, INC.

101 Central Berkshire Blvd.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 (413) 443-4733 (413) 443-6940 dfield@interprint.com www.interprint.us KAPSTONE CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC

5600 Virginia Avenue North Charleston, South Carolina 29406 (843) 745-3034 Fax (843) 745-3068 Terry.jenkins@KapStonePaper.com www.KapStonePaper.com

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MUNKSJO PAPER

100 Erdman Way, Suite S100 Leominster, Massachusetts 01453 (978) 342-1080 www.munksjo.com OLON INDUSTRIES INC.

Decoratives Division 411 Union Street Geneva, Illinois 60134 (630) 232-4705 Fax (630) 232-4719 jkozuch@olonusa.com www.olon.com OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.

175 Ghent Road Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 (866) 332-5226 laminates@omnova.com www.omnova.com/laminates PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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

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 U.S. COATING COMPANY

465 Industrial Drive Lexington, South Carolina 29072 (803) 957-3377 Fax (803) 957-3357 mglatz@uscoating.com www.uscoating.com WILSONART INTERNATIONAL

2400 Wilson Place Temple, Texas 76503 (254) 207-7000 Fax (254) 207-3209 smartline@wilsonart.com www.wilsonart.com ZAMMA CORPORATION

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

RIKEN U.S.A.

1702 Beverly Road Burlington, New Jersey 08016 (609) 636-2935 Fax (609) 387-4958 rbrazier@riken-usa.com www.riken-usa.com SCHATTDECOR

11802 Borman Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63146 (314) 209-1655 Fax (314) 209-1656 schattdecor@decorusa.net www.schattdecor.de SÜDDEKOR, LLC

240 Bowles Road Agawam, Massachusetts 01001 (413) 821-9000 Fax (413) 821-9010 fvahle@suddekorllc.com www.suddekorllc.com 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

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LAMINATORS AMERICAN LAMINATES, INCORPORATED

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

143 Fiberboard Road Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254 (800) 373-4383 Fax (814) 226-7586 board.sales@clarionindustries.com www.clarionindustries.com COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS

7900 Triad Center Drive Greensboro, NC 27409 (800) 637-1609 Fax (336) 605-6969 Attn: Wave Oglesby www.columbiaforestproducts.com DURAPLAY DE PARRAL SA DE CV

Ave Santa Barbara s/n Barrio de España Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua 33870 (505) 217-1700 Fax (505) 217-1702 duraplayus@cs.com www.duraplay.com.mx FLAKEBOARD

St. Stephen and Sault Ste. Marie Sales 80 Tiverton Court, Suite 701 Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4 (800) 268-9830 Fax (905) 475-3988 customer.service@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com Western US Sales / PO Box 428 Albany, Oregon 97321 (888) 650-6302 Fax (541) 928-4116 customer.service@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com Eastern US Sales 515 River Crossing Drive, Suite 110 Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715-7900 (877) 273-7680 Fax (800) 808-1454 customer.service@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com FLORIDA PLYWOODS, INC.

MADERAS CONGLOMERADAS S.A. DE C.V.

Ave. San José # 2 San Juan Ixhuatepec Tlalnepantla, Edo. Mex. CP 54180 +52 (55) 5715-5870 Fax +52 (55) 57155960 ranzjorge@yahoo.com www.macosa.com.mx MJB WOOD GROUP, INC.

1585 Highmeadows Way Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 (972) 293-5249 Fax (972) 293-6283 lgaskey@mjbwood.com www.mjbwood.com NORTHERN ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS

PO Box 2890 Smithers, British Columbia V0J 2N0 (250) 847-4394 Fax (250) 847-9687 sales@newpro.ca www.newpro.ca OLON INDUSTRIES INC.

Components Division 42 Armstrong Avenue Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9 (905) 877-7300 Fax (905) 877-7383 sduchesne@olon.com www.olon.com PANEL SPECIALISTS, INC.

3115 Range Road Temple, Texas 76504 (254) 774-9800 Fax (254) 774-7222 ktoliver@panelspec.com www.panelspec.com PANOLAM INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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

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

PO Box 1170 Sumner, Washington 98390 (253) 863-6323 Fax (253) 891-7993 steve@pasquierpanel.com www.pasquierpanel.com

FUNDER AMERICA, INC.

PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC.

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

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

JMC WOOD

PPM PACIFIC PANELS MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

13519 NW Industrial Drive Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 (800) 344-0414 Fax (314) 291-5171 www.JMCwood.com KML CORPORATION

1616 Saint Paul Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98421 (888) 358-5075 Fax (253) 475-7517 www.kmlcorp.com LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIES

161 Maule Road Tiffl in, Ohio 44883 (800) 231-2523 rjoseph@lamitech.net www.lamtech.net

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P.O. Box 5224 Chula Vista, California 91912-5224 (619) 819-6064 (619) 819-8490 mzichlin@pacificpanelsmexico.com www.pacificpanelsmexico.com REXCEL SA DE CV

Blvd. Juan Pablo II Km 2.5 Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico 31390 52 (614) 429-8900 Fax 52 (614) 429-8905 www.rexcel.com.mx

ROSEBURG

Western Sales PO Box 1088 Roseburg, Oregon 97470 (800) 245-1115 Fax (541) 679-2543 jeffl u@rfpco.com www.Roseburg.com Southeastern Sales 12000 Findley Road, Suite 320 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 (866) 387-2646 Fax (678) 474-1258 jimbu@rfpco.com www.Roseburg.com ROUCKE, INC.

12000 E. 56th Avenue, Unit A Denver, Colorado 80239 (303) 339-4120 Fax (303) 339-4910 awilzoch@roucke.com SHIOLENO INDUSTRIES, INC.

1715 N. Peyco Dr. Arlington, Texas 76060 (817) 557-9365 Fax (817) 557-9495 shioleno@swbell.net www.shiolenoindustries.com STEVENS INDUSTRIES, INC.

704 West Main Teutopolis, Illinois 62467 (217) 540-3100 Fax (217) 540-3380 billl@stevensind.com www.stevensmelamine.com TAFISA CANADA INC.

4660 Villeneuve Lac-Mégantic, Quebec G6B 2C3 (888) 882-3472 Fax (888) 711-3472 tafi sa@tafi sa.ca www.tafi sa.ca TIMBER PRODUCTS COMPANY

305 S. 4th Street Springfield, Oregon 97477 (800) 547-9520 Fax (541) 744-5431 lburke@timberproducts.com www.timberproducts.com UNIBOARD

Montreal and Quebec Sales 2540 Daniel-Johnson, Suite 500 Laval, Quebec H7T 2S3 (800) 263-5240 Fax (450) 682-6630 www.uniboard.com Ontario and Western Canada Sales 6205 Airport Road, Bldg A, Suite 300 Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E3 (905) 673-5743 Fax (905) 673-0175 www.uniboard.com US Sales (North) (330) 264-9337 Fax (330) 262-8767 www.uniboard.com VISULAM DIVISION DE PRODUITS FORESTIER AFA INC.

346, Hamford Suite 102 Lachute, Quebec, Canada, J8H 3P6 (450) 566-5622 Fax (450) 566-0584 www.visulam.ca

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COATERS / COATING MANUFACTURERS C OAT E R S

C OAT I N G M A N U FAC T U R E R S

AMERICAN ADHESIVE COATINGS LLC

COLUMBIA FOREST PRODUCTS

AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC.

12 Osgood Street PO Box 1708 Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843-3708 (978) 688-7400 Fax (978) 691-5015 aacc@tiac.net www.aacc-hotmelts.com

7900 Triad Center Drive Greensboro, NC 27409 (800) 637-1609 Fax (336) 605-6969 Attn: Wave Oglesby www.columbiaforestproducts.com

1431 Progress Avenue High Point, North Carolina 27261 (336) 801-0894 Fax (336) 883-8494 ron.cooper@akzonobel.com www.akzonobelcoatings.com

FLAKEBOARD

AMERICAN ADHESIVE COATINGS LLC

BAUSCHLINNEMANN NA

80 Tiverton Court, Suite 701 Markham, Ontario L3R 0G4 (800) 268-9830 Fax (905) 475-3827 kevin.shotbolt@fl akeboard.com www.fl akeboard.com

12 Osgood Street PO Box 1708 Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843-3708 (978) 688-7400 Fax (978) 691-5015 aacc@tiac.net www.aacc-hotmelts.com

7918 Industrial Village Road Greensboro, North Carolina 27409 (800) 992-3936 Fax (336) 665-1387 michael.phillips@us.bauschlinnemann.com www.bauschlinnemann.de CLOSETMAID COMPANIES

650 SW 27th Avenue Ocala, Florida (352)401-6000 www.closetmaid.com

FUNDER AMERICA, INC.

PO Box 729 Mocksville, North Carolina 27028 (800) 438-6276 Fax (336) 751-5623 jking@funderamerica.com www.funderamerica.com ROSEBURG

PO Box 1088 Roseburg, Oregon 97470 Western Sales: (800) 245-1115 Southeast Sales: (866) 387-2646 jeffl u@rfpco.com www.Roseburg.com

THE VALSPAR CORPORATION

1717 English Road High Point, North Carolina 27262 (336) 889-2157 Fax (336) 802-4736 woodbldg@valspar.com www.valspar.com TIGER DRYLAC POWDER COATINGS

1100 Commons Boulevard Reading, Pennsylvania 19605 (800) 243-8148 Fax (610) 926-8149 office.us@tiger-coatings.us www.tiger-coatings.us

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CPA ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTORY ABB Ltd. Douglasville GA 770-634-5810

AET Films 2751 Centerville Road Suite 400 Wilmington DE 19808 800-688-2044 Ron Rodeck rrodeck@aetinc.com www.syndecor.com Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. High Point NC 336-801-0820 Amecci Inc. Sherbrooke QC Canada 819-822-0240 American Adhesive Coatings LLC Lawrence MA 01841 978-688-7400 American Laminates, Inc. Riverbank CA 95367 800-800-2536 American Renolit Corporation Swedesboro NJ 08085 973-706-6912 Ameriwood Industries Wright City MO 636-745-3351

Arclin 2144 Milwaukee Way Tacoma WA 98421 800-426-5025 Jim Ryan info.decorative@arclin.com www.arclin.com Argos Solutions AS Kongsberg Norway +49 9166 9410 Ashland Hercules Missoula MT 406-360-1411 Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. Arcadia WI 608-323-3377

BASF Corporation 1609 Biddle Avenue Wyandotte MI 48192 734-324-5481 Toprak Serhatkulu toprak.serhatkulu@basf.com www.polyurethanes.basf.us BauschLinnemann NA Greensboro NC 800-992-3936 Bayer MaterialScience AG Pittsburgh PA 15205 412-777-2346

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Framerica Corporation Yaphank NY 631-650-1000

Funder America, Inc. Mocksville NC 27028 336-751-3501 Rebecca Duke rduke@funderamerica.com www.funderamerica.com

Bush Industries, Inc. Jamestown NY 716-665-2510 CalAg, LLC Browns Valley CA 530-639-2190

Intermark Witham Essex England 44-1376-501565

Interprint, Inc. 101 Central Berkshire Blvd.

Pittsfield MA 01201 413-443-4733 Dave Field sales@interprint.com www.interprint.us

JMC WOOD 13519 NW Industrial Drive Bridgeton MO 63044 314-291-0414 Jeffrey Jappa jjappa@jmcwood.com www.jmcwood.com

Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC 133 Peachtree Street NE 19th Floor Atlanta GA 30303 541-928-4171 Jeff Otjen gpchemical@gapac.com www.gp-chemicals.com

KapStone Paper & Packaging Corp.

Charleston SC 843-745-3039

Chiyoda America, Inc. Morgantown, PA 843-697-8801

GreCon, Inc. Tigard OR 503-641-7731

Kimball International Jasper IN 812-634-3809

ClosetMaid Ocala FL 352-401-6031

Guardian Chemicals Inc. Ft. Saskatchewan AB Canada 780-998-3771

Columbia Forest Products Greensboro, NC 27409 800-637-1609

Holland Southwest International Houston TX 800-356-4144 Ext 113

Con-Vey Keystone, Inc. Roseburg OR 541-672-5506

Holzma U.S., Div. of Stiles Machinery Gastonia NC 704-861-8239

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LP Indianapolis IN 800-437-3188 Casey Industrial, Inc. Westminster CO 303-524-5386

Coveright Surfaces Americas Coburg ON Canada 905-372-1896 Dieffenbacher, Inc. Alpharetta GA 404-609-9911 Dominion Chemical Company, Inc. Petersburg VA 804-733-7628 Duratex North America, Inc. High Point NC 336-885-1500

KML â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kustom Material Laminators 1616 East St. Paul Avenue Tacoma WA 98421 888-358-5075 Gary McGillivray gary@kmlcorp.com www.kmlcorp.com Kronotex USA, Inc. Barnwell SC (866) 334-9923

Huntsman 1003 Woodloch Forest Drive The Woodlands TX 77380 281-719-6000 John Bebak John_f_bebak@huntsman.com www.huntsman.com

ECOSE Technology Mont-St-Guibert Belgium 32-10488488

Hymmen North America Ltd. Bolton ON Canada 905-951-1486

Eastman Chemical Company Kingsport TN 423-229-2000

IKEA Trading Services Houston TX 713-263-0689

KSH Solutions Inc. Montreal QC Canada 514-932-4611 Lamigraf, S.A. c/o RMB Associates, Inc. Charlotte NC 704-708-5290 Laminate Technologies, Inc. Tiffin OH 419-448-0812 Lynden Door Lynden WA (360) 318-2850

Electronic Wood Systems, Int. Beaverton OR 503-643-6305 Evergreen Engineering Eugene OR 541-484-4771

Forest Economic Advisors, LLC Westford MA 978-496-6335

IMEAS 1125 Commerce Drive Suite 200 Peachtree City GA 30269 678-364-1900 Nathan Rutherford imeas@imeas.net www.imeasinc.com

Formica Corporation Cincinnati OH 1-800-Formica

Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. Eugene OR 541-485-1503

Flamex Inc. Greensboro NC 336-299-2933

Michelman 9080 Shell Road Cincinnati OH 45236 513-793-7766 Clancy Redmond clancyredmond@michelman.com www.michelman.com MJB Wood Group, Inc. Irving TX 972-401-0005

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Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc 114 Industrial Blvd.

Morganton NC 28655 888 443-9466 phone inquiries 866 443-9466 orders/existing customers 4information@momentive.com 4orders@momentive.com www.momentive.com

Munksjo Paper 100 Erdman Way Suite S100 Fitchburg MA 01453 978-342-1080 Marion Abeln decorative.papers@munksjo.com www.munksjo.com Noble Environmental Technologies, Inc. San Diego CA 858-799-4587 Norjohn Emulsions Ltd. Burlington ON Canada 905-336-1216 OCI Melamine Baton Rouge LA 201-207-3260

Olon Industries Inc. 42 Armstrong Avenue Georgetown ON L7G 4R9 905-877-7300 Don Hambly dhambly@olon.com www.olon.com Olson Search International, Inc. Kalispell MT 800-985-5191

Omnova Solutions 175 Ghent Road Fairlawn OH 44333 330-869-4560 Eric Johnson eric.johnson@omnova.com www.omnova.com Pacific MDF Products, Inc. Rocklin CA 916-660-1882 PAL s.r.l.

Ponte di Piave, TV Italy Andrea Zanette Andrea.zanette@pal.it Pallmann America Inc. Charlotte NC 704-543-4400 Panel Specialists, Inc. Temple TX 254-774-9800 Pasquier Panel Products Inc. Sumner WA 253-863-6323

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Patrick Industries, Inc. Elkhart IN 574-294-7511

Schelling America, Inc. Raleigh NC 919-544-0430

Panel World, Inc. Montgomery AL 334-834-1170

Scheuch Inc. London ON Canada 519-951-7700

Poyry Management Consulting Oakville ON Canada 289-291-4573

Seemac, Incorporated Carmel IN 317-819-4723

Prime-Line, Inc. Malvern AR 501-844-4429

Setzer Forest Products Sacramento CA 916-442-2555

R&D Green Materials, LLC Philadelphia PA 215-966-6043

Shaw Industries, Inc. Ringgold TN 706-965-0806

Rehrig Pacific Logistics, Inc. Pleasant Prairie WI 800-792-0875

Shioleno Industries, Inc. Arlington TX 817-557-9365 sia Abrasives, Inc. Charlotte NC 704-587-7355 Siempelkamp Limited Partnership Marietta GA 770-424-4141

Riken U.S.A. Corporation 1702 Beverley Road Burlington NJ 08016 609-387-2011 Katsu Mizushima katsu@riken-usa.com www.riken-usa.com

Roucke, Inc. 12000 E. 56th Avenue Unit-A Denver CO 80239 303-339-4120 Andy Wilzoch awilzoch@roucke.com www.roucke.com Sage Environmental Consulting Richmond VA 512-327-0288

Samuel Strapping Systems 1401 Davey Road Suite 300 Woodridge IL 60517 800-323-4424 Dave Gagnon information@samuelstrapping.com www.samuelstrapping.com Sandvik Process Systems, Inc. Totowa NJ 973-720-7022 Sauder Woodworking, Inc. Archbold OH 419-446-3652

South Shore Industries, Ltd. Sainte-Croix QC Canada 418-926-3291 Southern Chemical Corporation Houston TX 832-448-7161 Steinemann Technology USA Charlotte NC 704-522-9435

Stevens Industries, Inc. 704 West Main Street Teutopolis IL 62467 217-540-3100 Bill Lane billl@stevensind.com www.stevensmelamine.com

Stiles Machinery 3965 44th Street SE Grand Rapids MI 49512 616-698-7500 Steve Waltman swaltman@stilesmachinery.com www.stilesmachinery.com Stratachem Solutions Springfield TN 866-489-9377 S端ddekor LLC Agawam MA 01001 413-821-9000

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Surface Source International 961 Route 10E, unit 2-i Randolph NJ 07869 973-598-0152 Greg O'Connell sales@ssinorthamerica.com www.ssinorthamerica.com Technocell Dekor Pulaski NY 315-298-8388 The 3M Company St. Paul MN (651) 733-9940 The Stow Company Holland MI (616) 399-3311 Tiger Drylac USA, Inc Ontario CA 909-930-9100 Toppan Interamerica Inc McDonough GA 770-957-5060 TurboSonic Inc. Waterloo ON Canada 519-885-5513 U.S. Coating Company Lexington SC 803-957-3377 UCS Forest Group Mississauga ON Canada L5N 7H5 800-668-5353 University of Tennessee, Center for Renewable Carbon Knoxville TN (865) 946-1109

Valspar Corporation 1717 English Road High Point NC 27262 800-395-7047 David Newey valsparwoodinfo@valspar.com www.valsparwood.com Venango Machine Co. Wattsburg PA 814-739-2211 Visulam LaChute QC Canada 450-566-5622 Weem Abrasives, Inc. Markham ON Canada (416) 988-6038 Westec America LLC Vancouver WA 503-639-9050 Wilsonart International Temple TX 254-207-2371

Schattdecor Inc. 13950 Riverport Place Drive Maryland Heights MO 63043 314-400-6100 Margie Drazen m.drazen@schattdecor.us www.schattdecor.com

Sunset Moulding Co. 2231 Paseo Avenue Live Oak CA 95953 530-790-2700 Mark Westlake sales@sunsetmoulding.com www.sunsetmoulding.com

Wood & Wood Products Lincolnshire IL 847-634-2600 Zamma Corporation Orange VA 540-672-5200

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS ADHESIVE

BASIS WEIGHT

COATING MANUFACTURER

RESIN CONTENT

A substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment. The term is used to cover the bonding of sheet material and is synonymous with glue.

Most often used to characterize the weight of paper products; in the decorative overlay industry the basis weight is defined as the weight in pounds (or grams) per square feet (or square meter) of paper.

A company that produces and/or supplies an industrial decorative paint, print or prime coating.

In the decorative overlay industry, the resin content is the percentage of resin in the saturated paper in relation to the total weight of the saturated paper.

BACKER A non-decorative overlay used on the back of composite panel constructions to protect the substrate from changes in humidity and to balance the panel construction.

BIAXIALLY ORIENTED FILM Film in which molecules are oriented in two directions within the transverse direction (TD) and machine direction (MD) of the film.

BALANCED CONSTRUCTION

CALENDERED

A laminated composite panel construction that typically has a similar overlay on both surfaces, which reduces or eliminates warp when subjected to moisture changes.

Polymer is passed through heated rolls, moving at varying rates, to reduce the film thickness.

COATER A company that paints, prints, primes or otherwise pre-finishes panel substrates with liquid or powder paint finishes.

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A process by which the surface of the panel product is given a relief effect. This can be accomplished with a pressure roll or a patterned caul plate in a hot press.

EPOXY A two-component thermosetting adhesive typically used for laminating medium and heavy gauge vinyls. Epoxy adhesives are generally blended 1:1 (resin to hardener) by volume and are roll-coated either to the backside of the vinyl web or to the board surface.

HOT MELT A thermoplastic adhesive that is 100% solid and applied molten to form a bond upon cooling. Hot melts differ from conventional liquid adhesives because they set by cooling rather than by absorption or evaporation of water or solvent.

LAMINATOR A company that applies an overlay to a panel substrate or other blank material, typically through the use of a bonding system.

MIL

particleboard and medium density

A thickness measurement, typically used for vinyls and papers. One mil = 0.001"

fiberboard, including LEAF®

OVERLAY MANUFACTURER

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EMBOSSING

A company that produces and/or supplies a decorative overlay. The manufacturer may add value to the overlay by, for example, applying a topcoat.

POLYURETHANE DISPERSIONS Polyurethane dispersions are used for the membrane pressing of vinyl films and veneers to a MDF core. They can be used in conjunction with a hardener for higher heat resistance if required.

Polyurethane dispersions are typically spray-applied to the MDF and then air-dried before mating with the vinyl film or veneer in the press.

SOLVENT-BORNE ADHESIVES An adhesive containing polymeric materials dissolved in volatile organic solvents to which other components can be added to obtain certain desired performance properties, such as higher heat resistance. This type of adhesive is typically used on a hot line laminator where it is applied to the board or film surface, dried and then heat-activated prior to a hot roll laminating station. They are non-grain raising and exhibit good coatability, high heat resistance and excellent bond strengths.

SUBSTRATE A material that provides the surface onto which an adhesive or coating is spread.

TELEGRAPHING Transfer of substrate surface defects through the thickness of the overlay material.

THERMOPLASTIC Resins or adhesives that harden at room temperature and re-soften upon exposure to heat.

THERMOSETTING Resins or adhesives that cure at room temperature or in the hot press by chemical reaction to form rigid bonds that are not re-softened by subsequent exposure to heat (cross-links).

VOLATILES CONTENT Weight loss of a saturated paper when heated to bone-dry, expressed as a percentage of the weight of the saturated paper.

WATER-BORNE ADHESIVES Formulated synthetic polymer (usually polyvinyl acetate or ethylene vinyl acetate). These products are generally used for paper laminating where the adhesive is applied to the web and/or panel surface and tacks up through one or more heated rolls that combine paper to panel.

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Northern Contours 866.344.8132 www.northerncontours.com

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Ammerhart 800.236.2211 www.amerhart.com

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Olon Industries Inc. 905.877.7300 www.olon.com

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Arclin 877.689.9145 www.arclin.com

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Omnova Solutions 866.332.5226 www.omnova.com

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Atlantic Plywood Corporation 781.933.1932 www.atlanticplywood.com

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Panolam 203.925.1556 www.panolam.com

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Blum, Inc. 704.827.1345 www.blum.com

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Plum Creek MDF, Inc. 800.548.3099 www.plumcreek.com

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Boise Cascade 888.264.7372 www.bc.com

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Plummer Forest Products 208.777.2202 www.PlummerFormFree.com

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Cefla 708.598.0020 www.ceflafinishinggroup.com

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Riken USA Corporation 609.387.2011 www.riken-usa.com

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Composite Panel Association 703.724.1128 www.CompositePanel.org

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DVUV 216.741.5511 www.dvuv.com

Roseburg 800.245.1115 www.roseburg.com

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Funder America, Inc. 336.751.3501 www.funderamerica.com

Salice 800.222.9652 www.saliceamerica.com

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Georgia Pacific Chemicals LLC 866.477.2436 www.gp.com/chemical

Schattdecor 314.209.1655 www.schattdecor.com

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SierraPine Composite Solutions 800.676.3339 www.sierrapine.com

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Hopewell Plastics Limited 852.2549 3322 www.hopewellplastics.com

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Stevens Industries 217.540.3179 www.stevensmelamine.com

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HR Wood Specialities, Inc. 269.628.2181 www.hrwood.com

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Stiles Machinery, Inc. 616.698.7500 www.stilesmachinery.com

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IWF 301.662.7319 www.iwfatlanta.com

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Industrial Wood Products, Inc. 703.435.6486 www.industrialwoodprod.com

Surface Source International 973.598.0152 www.ssinorthamerica.com

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Syndecor/AET Films, Inc. 800.688.2044 www.syndecor.com

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Interprint, Inc. 413.443.4733 www.interprint.us

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Synergy Thermofoils 561.506.9951 www.synergythermofoils.com

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JB Cutting Inc 586.468.4765 www.jbcutting.com

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Tafisa Canada 888.882.3472 www.tafisa.ca

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KCD Software 508.760.1140 www.kcdsoftware.com

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Temple-Inland 800.424.2311 www.templeinland.com

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Kings Mountain International 704.739.4227 www.kmiinc.net

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Thermwood 800.533.6901 www.thermwood.com

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KML-Kustom Material Laminates 888.358.5075 www.kmlcorp.com

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Treefrog 800.807.7341 www.treefrogveneer.com

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Lamitech S.A. 571.644.9898 www.lamitech.com.co

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Uniboard 800.263.5240 www.uniboard.com

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materialicious www.materialicious.com

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M.L. Campbell 800.364.1359 www.mlcampbell.com

Valspar 612.851.7000 www.valsparglobal.com

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Munksjo 978.342.1080 www.munksjo.com

West Fraser Sales Ltd. 780.413.8900 www.westfraser.com

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Wurth Louis and Company 800.422.4389 www.wurthlac.com

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