Moscow. Nov 16, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. A new, national coalition formed under the American Wood Council (AWC), which will provide an organizational structure for wood products companies and associations to work together on building codes and standards, green building policy issues, and federal and state environmental regulations affecting manufacturers, The American Forest & Paper Association said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. “U.S. wood products companies are under pressure from the economy, environmental regulation, and competing materials,” said Robert Glowinski, AWC Executive Director. “By working with our allied association partners, we seek to expand our force and effectiveness by ensuring that we reflect the full range and diversity of America’s wood products industry and focus on a narrow set of issues, which will allow us to maximize our advocacy efforts before key code and policymaking bodies.” The coalition began forming in August and already has 40 supporting members representing more than 50% of lumber production, 70% of structural panel production, and 60% of engineered wood products. The coalition is expected to launch on January 1, 2010. |
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