An investigation of hardwood plywood markets. Part 2. Fixture manufacturers

The second part of a two-part study investigating markets for hardwood plywood is presented. North American fixture manufacturers were surveyed to better understand the structure and use of wood-based panels in the industry. A questionnaire was mailed to a sample of US and Canadian fixture manufacturers. The sample consisted of members of the National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers. The average fixture manufacturer purchased $1.2 million of panel materials in 1997, and $244,000 of hardwood plywood. Of total panel purchases, medium density fiberboard represented 28%, hardwood plywood represented 20%, melamine-coated bard was 20%, raw particleboard was 15%, and high-pressure laminate was 11%.