Taking Stock

Straight from the print magazine, the editors use this column to provide deeper insights into features, provide editorial comments on current events, and maybe even ramble just a little bit. Taking Stock is their chance to let readers peek into their minds.

Something Must Be Missing From This Discussion

Article by Rich Donnell, Editor-in-Chief, Panel World September 2020 – Every now and then a situation surfaces that is troubling to us. Elsewhere in this magazine you’ll read a news item about the…

EPA’s Formaldehyde Regs: No Need To Rush Into

EPA’s Formaldehyde Regs: No Need To Rush Into

Story by Rich Donnell, Editor-In-Chief The latest development in EPA’s proposed formaldehyde regulations is that Composite Panel Assn. and the Federal Wood Industry Coalition filed a petition with...

Will EPA Stick To Script On Formaldehyde Regs?

Will EPA Stick To Script On Formaldehyde Regs?

Story by Dan Shell, Managing Editor The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the agency’s proposed regulations for the first national standard for formaldehyde emissions from...

We’re Not At The Jumping Up and Down Stage Yet

We’re Not At The Jumping Up and Down Stage Yet

Story by Rich Donnell, Editor-in-Chief One of the comments I continued to hear from many industry professionals as we waded through the muddy recession together and as new housing starts sank to...

Planning For The Upturn

Planning For The Upturn

Story by Dan Shell, Managing Editor This issue confirms two trends in the forest products industry: The U.S. housing market is finally showing significant improvement after the most drastic drop in...

‘Pure Agony, Pure Joy, Nothing In Between’

‘Pure Agony, Pure Joy, Nothing In Between’

‘Pure Agony, Pure Joy, Nothing In Between’Article by Rich Donnell, Editor-in-Chief, Panel World (2012) As usual, APA’s annual meeting was an enlightening and festive affair, held on Amelia Island,...

Let the Ramp-Up Begin…

Let the Ramp-Up Begin…

Story by Jennifer McCary, Senior Associate Editor Next spring will mark five years since Louisiana-Pacific started up what was to be its flagship OSB facility just a few miles from my home in...

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