Current trends in the US wood-based panel industry

High interest rates have been a factor weighing on the US housing market, a key sector for the North American wood-based panels industry. But despite challenges, economic forecasters predict a soft landing for the US economy.  As representatives of the North American wood-based panels industry were due to gather in Virginia for the Composite Panel Association’s Fall Meeting, there would have been a lot to ponder. About 200 attendees from more than 75 companies were expected at the October 22-24 event in Leesburg, including executives from the largest panel producers. The trajectory of the ...