News Briefs: Particleboard ANSI, SCM CEO, Plywood President, Forth Retires at FDMC

The Composite Panel Association is seeking companies interested in participating on the stakeholder consensus voting body for revisions in ANSI standards for Particleboard (above) and for MDF for interior use, a review that happens every five years. Read more>>

Mark Tibbetts (below) joined APA – The Engineered Wood Association, beginning a transition this month to the role of president effective July 1, when the current president, Ed Elias, will retire. Elias served the organization for 46 years. Tibbetts has been directing business-to-business association and non-profits for 15 years. Read more>>

SCM Group appointed Marco Mancini as its new CEO on March 15. Currently general manager, Mancini joined SCM in 2015. Read more>> 

At Timber Products, Pat Lynch will advance from the position of international business manager to assume the role of vice president of sales of all hardwood and  softwood, as well as international sales efforts.

Editor Karl Forth retires from full-time work after 40 years in trade publishing, departing Woodworking Network and FDMC Magazine. In his sign-off editorial, Forth offers sage advice gleaned from visits to hundreds of businesses during his career: “The woodworking market is full of innovation, and entrepreneurs that are testing their own ideas, often supported by hard work and their own investments. You have the power to make the present and future more interesting – and more successful.” Read more>>

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