Carbotech Group, a company that specializes in operational efficiency for the sawmill industry, with an emphasis on log and lumber handling, has announced that it has acquired Autolog, a company that specializes in wood process optimization and automation.
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Transport Canada Orders Train Speed Reduction in All Areas with Extreme Fire Danger Risk
Transport Canada has ordered new safety measures for all rail operators nationwide aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires. The order, which went into effect on Sunday, July 11, 2021, will remain in place until October 31, 2021. The order requires railway companies to limit the speed of trains in all areas of the country that are facing extreme fire risk.
Canadian Lumber Production Declines -8.2% from March to April, Rises 45.4% Year-Over-Year
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) is reporting that Canadian lumber production by sawmills decreased -8.2% from March 2021 to 5170.3 thousand cubic meters in April 2021. However, production was 45.4% higher than in April 2020.
Interfor Corporation Completes Purchase of 4 Georgia-Pacific Sawmill Operations
Interfor Corporation announced on Friday (7-9-21) that it had completed the purchase transaction to acquire four sawmill operations from Georgia-Pacific, which was originally announced on May 27, 2021. The mills are located in Bay Springs, Mississippi, Fayette, Alabama, DeQuincy Louisiana, and Philomath Oregon.
Kristi Corporation to Invest in New Log Load and Fumigation Facility in Suffolk Virginia
Kristi Corporation, an exporter of a variety of logs, lumber and biomass from North America to over 40 countries worldwide, has announced it will be investing $1.1 million to set up a log load and fumigation facility in Suffolk, Virginia.
Roseburg Forest Products Announces Plans to Build State-of-the-Art Sawmill in Weldon, North Carolina
Roseburg Forest Products announced on Thursday, July 1st, 2021, that it intends to build a new high-capacity lumber mill in the town of Weldon, Halifax County, North Carolina.
10-year Agreement on Log Supply between Forest SA and KSI Sawmills Leads to Plans for New Sawmill
Backed by a 10-year log supply agreement between ForestSA and KSI Sawmills, KSI has announced its plan to build a new $4.5 (A$) sawmill near Murray Bridge. The new sawmill will not only increase needed timber supply but also create new local jobs.
Upgrades to their Monterra Lumber Facility Helps Weston Forest Increase Mill Production
As demand for lumber products rose dramatically in the summer last year, Weston Forest began looking for additional production capacity to add to their existing business.
Junnikkala Announces Plans to Build New State-of-the-Art Sawmill in Oulu Finland
Increasing demand for high-quality and sustainable timber products in the construction industry on a global scale, combined with the positive development of the sawmill industry, has provided an opportunity for Junnikkala to make 70 million Euro investment in the construction of a modern sawmill in Oulu Finland.
Pleasant River Lumber Company Selects Valutec to Supply a TC Continuous Kiln for Enfield ME Sawmill
Pleasant River Lumber Co., head quartered in Dover-Foxcroft Maine, has selected Valutec to supply a TC continuous kiln for their Enfield ME facility. Pleasant River operates 5-sawmills in the state, and this is the third mill to have a continuous kiln installed.