VA Bans OSB Wood Containing PMDI in Live Fire Training The policy change by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs is part of a statewide cancer reduction effort among firefighters and EMS workers.

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) today announced updates to its Live Fire Training Policy that includes the prohibition of the use of oriented strand board (OSB) containing PMDI.

Composite wood products must meet new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formaldehyde emissions regulations as of June 1, 2018. Among the products impacted: particleboard, medium density ...

The OSB business performed well in the quarter following a challenging first half of 2023. Net sales in the segment rose 6% year over year, driven by a 9% increase in selling prices that were ...

The mill is expected to annually consume 400,000 cords of mostly aspen wood, or about 900,000 tons.