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Industry insights, how-to guides, and the latest news from the world of plywood and wood products.
Europe's Birch Squeeze Reshapes Plywood Sourcing: August 2026
European plywood supply is tightening as EU duties on Chinese and birch panels bite, while US housing starts rebound and…
Lacey Act Declaration for Plywood Imports: What US Buyers Need to File
Imported plywood under HTS 4412 needs a Lacey Act declaration on PPQ Form 505. This buyer's guide covers what the form…
US Plywood Imports Rebound as Vietnamese Volume Jumps
US plywood imports surged 58% by volume through May as Vietnamese decorative-grade shipments rebounded 191%, while firm…
Hormuz Closure Keeps Ocean Freight Firm as Lumber Peaks
The Strait of Hormuz closure keeps freight firm and war-risk premiums high just as wildfires push lumber to a one-year…
US Multifamily Starts Jump 76% as Freight Peak Stalls
US multifamily housing starts jumped 76.2% in June while container freight came off its peak, shifting where formwork…
BWP Plywood Explained: MR vs BWR vs BWP (IS 303 & IS 710)
BWP (Boiling WaterProof, IS 710), BWR and MR (IS 303) decoded for Indian buyers: what each moisture grade means, the…
Peak-Season Freight Surge Lifts Plywood Landed Costs: July 2026 Brief
Container rates jumped 9% to $4,530 and 61% year-on-year as peak season hit, lifting plywood landed costs even as…
Formwork Plywood Design Basics: Concrete Pressure, Panel Deflection & Tie Spacing
Formwork plywood design comes down to three things the panel spec answers to: fresh concrete lateral pressure,…
When to Remove Concrete Formwork: Stripping Times by Element
When to remove concrete formwork: strip a strength, not a calendar day. Vertical faces, soffits, and props follow…
How to Store Plywood So It Doesn't Warp: A Manufacturer's Guide
How to store plywood so it stays flat: store flat and fully supported, raise it off the floor, control uneven moisture,…
Concrete Discoloration: Why It Happens and Whether You Should Worry
Concrete discoloration is uneven surface color — blotches, dark spots, leopard spots. On new concrete it is usually…
Concrete Scaling: Causes, Severity Levels, and How to Prevent It
Concrete scaling is the flaking or peeling of the hardened surface mortar, driven mainly by freeze-thaw and de-icing…