The Composite Panel Association (CPA) was formed to represent the composite panel industry which includes manufacturers of furniture, doors, cabinets, moldings, decorative surfaces, and laminate products such as laminate flooring. CPA’s members consist of 40 of the top medium density fiberboard (MDF), hardboard, and particleboard manufacturers. Members include BASF, Shaw, Kronotex, Wilsonart, and several other laminate flooring manufacturers. Together, the members of the Composite Panel Association represent almost 95% of the manufacturing capacity of the composite panel industry in Mexico, Canada, and the US combined.

The main objective of the CPA is to provide the composite panel industry with product standards by providing product testing as well as regulatory, technical, and quality assurance standards. CPA offers third–party certification with the Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification program. CPA also works with governmental agencies in developing ANSI and ASTM standards.

For more information on the CPA and how it relates to laminate flooring, visit the Composite Panel Association.