Composite Panel Association

“Membership in CPA is open to any firm that has a direct business relationship with the North American composite panel industry and whose membership would not jeopardize the viability of the programs of the Composite Panel Association. All applicants must be approved by the CPA Board of Directors. Companies join CPA as either an Associate Member or a General Member depending on their scope of business. Each Association General member shall have only one vote at any one time on the Board of Directors or on any Committee, subcommittee or other subgroup of the Association.”

“The business and affairs of the Association shall be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of one representative from each General Member plus those Associate Directors elected by the General Directors. Each General Member of the Association shall appoint one Director and one Alternate Director.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by an independent certified public accountant and reviewed by officers and management prior to an electronic version being made available to the Board of Directors.”

“CPA Members and participants in Association meetings or calls are reminded that antitrust laws are in effect and asked to refrain from specific discussions related to competitive market practices such as pricing or individual company operations that could impact free trade. Members should contact CPA Staff or legal counsel immediately if there is a concern of activity violating the policy.”

“Compensation of President reviewed and approved by Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Annual salary review for other officers and employees is done in December of each year. Supervisors evaluate employees in the context of their particular job through a one on one meeting as well as completion of a written evaluation. Job descriptions are evaluated as well as planned employee objectives for the upcoming year. All positions are set with a salary range which is subject to review and change each year. Salaries include a fixed, nominal percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). The President has an employment contract and is not included in this annual process.”

“The Association makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.”

“The Composite Panel Association (CPA), founded in 1960, represents the North American composite panel industry on technical, regulatory, quality assurance and product acceptance issues. CPA General Members include 27 of the leading manufacturers of particleboard, medium density fiberboard and hardboard. Together they represent more than 92% of the total manufacturing capacity in US, Canada and Mexico. CPA also brings together the complete value chain affiliated with the composite panel industry. CPA's members are committed to product advancement and industry competitiveness. Associate Members include manufacturers of decorative surfaces, furniture, cabinets, and doors and mouldings, as well as laminators, distributors and equipment suppliers. CPA is a vital resource for both producers and users of industry products. As an accredited standards developer, CPA writes and publishes industry product standards. It also participates in the standards development work of ANSI, ASTM and others, sponsors product acceptance activities and works with government agencies and model building code bodies. CPA also conducts product testing and third-party certification programs, including the Eco-Certified CompositeTM (ECC) Standard -- a voluntary industry standard developed by CPA for composite wood panels made with particleboard, MDF, hardboard, and engineered wood siding and trim. Outreach and education are also focal points of the CPA. The Association publishes industry performance data, produces a series of technical bulletins and develops publications to inform key audiences about the attributes of industry products.”

“The Association's Executive Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements. The process is consistent with previous years.”