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What's Composite panel association

Dec 5, 2015



The Composite Panel Association (CPA) is the North American Trade Association for manufacturers of particleboard (PB), medium density fiberboard (MDF), and other compatible products. The CPA is dedicated to increasing the acceptance and use of industry products and providing for the general welfare of the industry. Membership in the CPA currently includes 34 of the leading U.S. and Canadian manufacturers representing more than 80 percent of the total North American production capacity. CPA was formed in 1997 as a result of the consolidation of the 37-year-old National Particleboard Association and the Canadian Particleboard Association memberships. 


The Association represents the North American industry on technical, regulatory, quality assurance and product acceptance issues. CPA conducts educational seminars to assist specifiers, manufacturers and others users of particleboard and MDF. CPA also develops publications and videos, and maintains a web site to educate consumers about the attributes of composite panel and engineered wood products.

 CPA publishes technical bulletins and "how to" books, provides industry coordination for standards development and sponsors product acceptance activities through the model building codes. CPA collects, analyzes and reports industry statistics on a monthly and annual basis for such areas as industry shipments, plant capacity, safety performance, downstream markets and international trade. It offers extensive laboratory testing services for both members and non-members, and coordinates the internationally-recognized CPA Grademark Certification Program for particleboard and MDF products. CPA is governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and has standing committees: Production, Promotion, Member Services, and Technical. CPA has its main office and testing laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and an office in Montreal, Quebec.

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