Information please: the Composite Panel Association offers an array of technical and statistical publications.General information as well as technical literature and videos on MDF (1) (Main Distribution Frame) A wiring rack that connects outside lines with internal lines. It is used to connect public or private lines coming into the building to internal networks. and particleboard par·ti·cle·board or particle board n. A structural material made of wood fragments, such as chips or shavings, that are mechanically pressed into sheet form and bonded together with resin. are available to the woodworking industry from the Composite Panel Association. Most of the more than 40 publications are available either at no charge or for a nominal fee. Several of these publications can be downloaded from the association's Web site. For more information or to obtain a copy of the CPA's Resource Directory which highlights the array of informative publications the association offers, phone (30!) 6700604 or visit www.pbmdf.com. Educational Publications ANNUAL BUYERS & SPECIFIERS GUIDE TO PARTICLEBOARD AND MDF Included in the publication are descriptions of particleboard and MDF applications. It also provides a detailed guide to the products of CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. members, which are listed by company and mill. The publication guides the user to the appropriate products for almost every end-use. The 2002 edition, as well as French and Spanish versions. will be available online at www.pbmdf.com this spring. MDF & PB FROM START TO FINISH The CPA publishes separate publications for working with particlebaord and MDF. Both publications include information on material handling and storage: sanding. machining and tooling: laminating lam·i·nate v. lam·i·nat·ed, lam·i·nat·ing, lam·i·nates v.tr. 1. To beat or compress into a thin plate or sheet. 2. To divide into thin layers. 3. : wet finishing: edge treatments: assembly and fastening: construction products: shelving shelv·ing n. 1. Shelves considered as a group. 2. Material for shelves. 3. An incline; a slope. shelving Noun 1. material for shelves 2. : and formaldehyde formaldehyde (fôrmăl`dəhīd'), HCHO, the simplest aldehyde. It melts at −92°C;, boils at −21°C;, and is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether; at STP, it is a flammable, poisonous, colorless gas with a suffocating emission reduction. Statistical Reports ANNUAL SHIPMENTS REPORT AND DOWNSTREAM MARKET SURVEY This annual report provides information on U.S/Canadian shipments of particleboard and MDF and their downstream uses. (See page 12 for sample information.) ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. CAPACITY SURVEY This annual report provides derailed information on North American particleboard and MDF plant production capacity and location. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TRADE REPORT U.S. and Canadian imports and exports of particleboard and MDF are detailed in this annual report. ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. Standards & Technical Bulletins Copies of the ANSI/A208.1 (1999) Standard for Particleboard and the ANSI/A208.2 (1994) Standard for MDF are available from CPA. The association also offers many technical bulletins. including MDF Mouldings. Dimensional Stability dimensional stability, n See stability, dimensional. of Particleboard and MDF. Formaldehyde Emission Barriers for Particleboard and MDF. and Minimizing Warp in Laminated Particleboard and MDF. RELATED ARTICLE: THE SECOND COMING OF 2nd WAVE Five years ago, the Composite Panel Association launched "Second Wave," a semi-annual publication aimed at educating architects, designers and specifiers about the versatility of industrial composite panels and highlighting their use in innovative applications. Feature articles have focused on everything from using MDF for architectural mouldings and high-end home theatre projects to agrifiber panel applications and innovative decorative laminates. The 10th edition of "Second Nave nave (nāv), in general, all that part of a church that extends from the atrium to the altar and is intended exclusively for the laity. In a strictly architectural sense, however, the term indicates only the central aisle, excluding side aisles. ," set to mail in early spring, will feature a bold new design and expand from a 4-page tabloid newsletter to a 16 page standard-sized magazine, similar to the dimensions of this page. The new magazine will be distributed at no charge to approximately 40,000 architects, designers, retailers, specifiers, homebuilders and instructors at educational institutions which offer programs in these fields. The upcoming issue of "Second Wave" will include feature articles on the creative use of MDF in world-renowned jeweler David Sacco's Maui boutique, particleboard's key role in California Closets' modular systems, an award-winning Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. home's use of composite panels, and why artist and master furnituremaker Danielle Carignan prefers MDF as her medium of choice. In addition, the publication will contain regular columns such as "At the Core," insight into the composite panel industry provided by CPA Chairman Elliott Savage, and "Regenerate re·gen·er·ate v. re·gen·er·at·ed, re·gen·er·at·ing, re·gen·er·ates v.tr. 1. To reform spiritually or morally. 2. To form, construct, or create anew, especially in an improved state. ," an editorial geared toward environmental issues and educating readers on the environmental attibutes of composite panel products. Another advantage to the expanded publication is the "Next Wave" advertorial ad·ver·to·ri·al n. An advertisement promoting the interests or opinions of a corporate sponsor, often presented in such a way as to resemble an editorial. [adver(tisement) + (edi)torial. section, which highlights new products and applications. To receive your free subscription to the new "Second Wave," visit www.pbmdf.com or call CPA at (301) 670-0604. WWW.PBMDF.COM: NEW LOOK, MORE INFO The Composite Panel Association recently gave its website -- www.pbmdf.com - a facelift. The redesigned site is simple to navigate and includes many enhanced features for visitors and members. They include: Enhanced Member Pages - Member descriptions, logos and contact information are now available to site viewers. In addition, reports are also available to members detailing their member page statistics. Enhanced Statistical Reports Section - The new Wood Markets report is featured. The new statistical section also includes prior reports, which can be found in the archive section. Enhanced 'Members Only' Community -Included are current board/committee structures, website personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. , and staff pages containing contact information. PBMDF.com continues to evolve, with new content added daily. Over the coming months, additional features will be implemented including member surveys with results instantly displayed, bulletin boards and forums, and other enhancements, making PBMDF.com the leading resource for the composite panel industry. |
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