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Common Defects in Plywood Hot Pressing and Their Solutions

Common Defects in Plywood Hot Pressing and Their Solutions I. Blistering and Partial Delamination Causes: Excessive or uneven moisture content in the veneer Excessive glue application Too rapid pressure release or excessively high hot-pressing temperature Insufficient resin condensation Inadequate hot-pressing time Solutions: Control veneer moisture content within 8–12% Ensure glue application meets technical requirements Slow down the second stage of …

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Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on hardwood and decorative plywood originating from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

On May 22, 2025, U.S. petitioners—Colombia Forest Products, Commonwealth Plywood Co., Ltd., Manthei Wood Products, States Industries LLC, and Timber Products Company—filed applications to initiate anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations on hardwood and decorative plywood originating from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The U.S. currently does not grant market economy treatment to China and Vietnam but recognizes Indonesia as …

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U.S. Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood

U.S. Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood According to the expected schedule, the preliminary determination for the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation, after being extended, will be announced on October 19, 2025, while the preliminary determination for the anti-dumping (AD) investigation, also extended, will be announced on December 18, 2025. Preliminary determinations for each case are routinely delayed. Once …

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