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CANPLY NEWS
2013
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The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and American Wood Council (AWC) announced today the release of four new environmental product declarations (EPDs) for North American wood products, including softwood lumber, plywood, oriented strand board, and glue-laminated lumber. Funding for updating the Canadian data for these EPDs was provided by NLGA, APA and CertiWood – product dependent. EPDs are standardized tools that provide information about the environmental footprint of the products they cover. The North American wood products industry has taken its EPDs one step further by obtaining third-party verification from the Underwriters Laboratories Environment (ULE), an independent certifier of products and their sustainability. The EPD process is one that is open and transparent, outlining where wood products have optimal environmental performance capabilities as well as areas where various products have a need for improvement. This form of comparison data would equal the playing field for competing products and mitigate any past false stigmas that may have existed without scientific or justified proof Based on international standards (ISO 14025), EPDs have worldwide applicability and include information about product environmental impacts such as resources, energy use and efficiency, global warming potential, emissions to air, soil and water, and waste generation. Business purchasing decisions will likely require the kind of environmental information provided by EPDs in the future to account for factors such as carbon footprint. By choosing wood, builders can reduce carbon footprints from materials used during construction, contributing to a reduction in global warming. Download the plywood environmental product declarations (EPDs).
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CertiWood Has Successful Assessments for Certification, Testing, Calibration & Inspection by IAS and MAFF North Vancouver, BC CertiWood has been an accredited certification body since 1996 (by IAS as of 2007) and provides both certification and testing for engineered wood products bound for both domestic and international marketplaces. During the period between December 2012 and April 2013 auditors from IAS conducted 8 days of audits which included CertiWood successfully demonstrating 5 different test protocols and 4 different calibrations. CertiWood’s scopes of accredited methods include over seventy national and international test standards and calibration methods. CertiWood has been approved to certify products to the Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) for plywood, OSB, LVL and glue-laminated timber since 1988. The most recent annual audit by Japanese government officials verified ongoing program compliance and resulted in continued approval for JAS accreditation and market access in Japan for client products. CertiWood operates a laboratory based in North Vancouver BC, Canada and has been serving Engineered Wood Product manufacturers for over 60 years.
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Canada Wood UK has developed a concise brief on the pending European Timber Regulation (EUTR) for ‘operators’ – companies first placing timber or wood products onto the EU market. Covering products as diverse as fuel wood, sawn wood, packing cases, pulp and paper and many more, the EUTR will impact on all wood-reliant sectors. The European Timber Regulation (EUTR) comes into effect from 3rd March 2013: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/timber_regulation.htm 1. It prohibits the placing on the EU market for the first time of illegally harvested timber and products derived from such timber; 2. It requires EU traders who place timber products on the EU market for the first time (identified as ‘operators’) to exercise 'due diligence'. The basis of the Canada Wood brief is the fact that forests in all Canada’s Provinces are ‘legally harvested’ (EUTR Article 2(f)); Canadian timber and wood-based products comprised of only wood harvested in Canada constitute ‘negligible risk’ under the operator’s due diligence obligations (EUTR Article 6(c)). The Canada Wood EUTR brief effectively provides the majority of the information an operator needs in order to demonstrate due diligence. Guidance is also provided for ‘blended-source’ products where wood may have been obtained both from the USA and off-shore. John Park, manager of Canada Wood UK says, “We have encountered a great deal of confusion and concern amongst EU operators; our guidance, for when they are importing timber and wood products from Canada, should alleviate their concerns and make their lives a whole lot simpler”. For details of the Canada Wood EUTR brief, visit www.canadawooduk.org. |
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Tsunami reconstruction project opens in Japan |
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NATORI CITY, JAPAN - The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training for British Columbia and industry representatives today applauded the opening of the Donguri Anne Public Library, the first building funded under the Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project. |
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2012
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Tolko Wins BC Export Award in Natural Resources Category
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Vernon, British Columbia, Canada – Tolko Industries Ltd. received the top honour in the Natural Resources category at the 30th annual BC Exports Awards. The Natural Resources Award recognizes the company that has engaged in marketing, processing and primary production of natural resources. The BC Export Awards were given out at a ceremony held in Vancouver on November 23, 2012. A total of 27 companies were finalists in nine sector award categories plus two individual awards: the Leadership Award and the International Business Studies Award. The BC Export Awards recognizes the innovative approaches and unique contributions of export companies in British Columbia across all sectors and in all regions. |
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Feb 29, 2012
February 9, 2012 THE CANADIAN PLYWOOD ASSOCIATION (CANPLY) ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT CHANGES North Vancouver, B.C. – CANPLY announces the following changes to the Association’s senior management: |
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February 4, 2012
CertiWood™ Engineer Paul Jaehrlich attended the BC Wood Works Lateral Load Design Workshop February 2-3, 2012 where he presented to a group of over 50 structural engineers on the benefits of using Canadian Plywood for their upcoming construction projects. His 20 minute presentation covered: • Plywood testing and certification Paul has been invited to attend future BC Wood Works Workshops.
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2011
November 3, 2011
After a lengthy indefinite shut that followed the collapse of the United States residential
West Fraser’s Slave Lake Operations West Fraser is an integrated wood products company producing lumber, wood chips, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp and newsprint. The Company has operations in western Canada and the southern United States. For more information: |
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JAS Certification:
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Due to the indefinite shutdown of the Canfor Tackama operation in Fort Nelson that occurred in 2008 and with no production in the foreseeable future, CertiWood is required, under JAS Law, to cancel their JAS certification. This is effective 30 November 2011. |
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Thompson River Veneer Products LP, 8405 Dallas Drive Kamloops, BC was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233 on 6 April, 2011. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006 |
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Westlam Industries, 19755-98th Avenue, Langley, BC was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233 on 24 March, 2011. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006 |
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Tolko Industries Ltd., Heffley Creek Division, 6275 Yellowhead Highway, Kamloops BC, was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233 on 28 March, 2007. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006. |
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Richmond Plywood Corporation, 13911 Vulcan Way, Richmond BC, was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233 on 28 March, 2007. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December |
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Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd., Engineered Wood Products Division / Golden, 1221 North 10th Avenue, Golden BC, was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood and laminated veneer products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233, JAS Notification 1443, Structural Laminated Veneer Lumber and JAS Notification 106, Laminated Veneer Lumber on 08 March, 2007. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006. |
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Alberta Plywood Ltd, A Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., 9923 - 65th Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta, was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233, on 28 February 2007. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006. |
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Williams Lake, A Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., 4200 N.Mackenzie Avenue, Williams Lake BC, was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233, on 26 February, 2007. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006 |
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Quesnel Plywood, A Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., 1000 Plywood Road, Quesnel BC, was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233, on 19 February, 2007. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006. |
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Federated Co-operatives Limited, Canoe Plywood Division, 8160 Trans Canada HWY N.E., Canoe BC, was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233, on 12 February, 2007 . This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006. |
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Tolko Industries Ltd, Armstrong Division, 844 Otter Lake Cross Road, Armstrong BC, was approved by CertiWood™ to grade mark plywood products in conformance with JAS Plywood Standard, Structural Plywood, Notification 233, on 02 February, 2007. This approval is under the Revised Jas Law, in which CertiWood™ was approved as a Registered Overseas Certification Body by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on 22 December 2006. |
NEWS RELEASE
Keith Iwasaki, CertiWood Quality Coordinator, has been appointed Manager, Quality Management Systems, effective February 17, 2011. Keith is succeeding Dale Black, who recently announced his retirement after a 39 year career with the Association. Keith can be reached at 604-981-4186 or iwasaki@certiwood.com.
Dale Black, Manager Quality Management Systems, recently announced he will retire on February 16, 2011, concluding a record length 39 year career with the Association. Dale started with the Council of Forest Industries of British Columbia (COFI) in January 1972 as a Plywood Quality Control Technician. He was promoted to Inspector in 1975 after COFI implemented the first Canadian plywood industry-wide third party quality assurance program, and took responsibility for quality certification operations in 1986. He soon became a key part of the team negotiating recognition by Japan as an FTO, enabling COFI to be a world leader for foreign certification with the JAS mark. When the Plywood Sector of COFI restructured as the Canadian Plywood Association (CANPLY), Dale became the Manager of Operations Services, and continued as the workhorse behind gaining other international accreditations for the Association to facilitate access to key markets including the USA and the EU. Dale took on his current role in 2006, when CANPLY evolved into CertiWood to reflect the Association’s broadened scope of product certification for various engineered wood products. Dale is sincerely thanked for his invaluable contributions and dedicated service to the Canadian engineered wood products industry and the Association. Dale and his wife, Karen, now look forward to more time to travel and commence new adventures. CertiWood and its member companies wish them the very best. Dale can be reached at 604-981-4185 or black@certiwood.com. October 2010
CertiWood is relocating October 30 to a new facility located: #100 - 375 Lynn Avenue, North Vancouver BC Toll free: 1-866-981-4177
CertiWood™ is currently featured in the May Edition of WoodBusiness - North America's most comprehensive source of information for and about the wood business — forests to finance, mills to markets, biomass energy to green building, hands on to high tech. www.woodbusiness.ca
March 30, 2010
Canadian Building Code Requirements for Structural Plywood Panels Product Certification: Building codes applicable in Canadian jurisdictions specify the use of products manufactured to specific standards. Wood-based panels (plywood and OSB) used for subfloors, roof and wall sheathing in Housing and Small Buildings (Part 9 construction) must conform to CSA standards. Non-conformance can result in rejection by building code inspectors. Panel Thickness: CSA plywood standards specify requirements for marking of "non-standard" thicknesses, which is important for code compliance verification. For products manufactured to prescriptive Canadian plywood standards (CSA • 11/32” / 8.7 mm plywood can not be substituted for applications specifying • 15/32” / 11.9 mm can not be substituted for applications specifying 12.5 mm • 19/32” / 15.1 mm can not be substituted for applications specifying 15.5 mm Canadian Sheathing Grades: Regular sheathing grades specified in CSA standards are not identical to CSA-permissible Custom Grades, or typical grades in other standards such as US PS1-07. Such products would not be regularly acceptable for Canadian code applications.
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