NEWS

The U.S. Department of Commerce has just issued a final determination that hardwood plywood exported from Vietnam using hardwood plywood inputs sourced from China is, in fact, a product of China and is subject to the antidumping and countervailing duties on hardwood plywood from China.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue XIII: More Than 500 Architects & Designers Complete DHA Courses | Cabinet Sales Fall By 13% | Forest Service, BLM Finish Inventory Of Old-Growth Forest | Expect North American Plywood Market To Grow

What are the species and height of Asia's tallest tree?

Answer: The Himalayan cypress, at 102.3 meters (335.6 feet).  

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Timberbiz: The tallest tree in Asia

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DHA will be featured in every issue of Surface and Panel Magazine with a new, standalone column. This month, we talk about trends in finishes and consumers' increasing demand for sustainable products like decorative hardwoods.

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Surface & Panel Magazine: Surface & Panel - Q2 2023

The plywood market grew to 15 million cubic meters in 2022 and is expected to reach 18.1 million cubic meters by 2028, a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. One of the key factors driving the increase is the growing construction industry. In addition, plywood's versatility and ease of installation make it an ideal choice for interior paneling, cabinetry, furniture, and other decorative applications

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