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Vietnam’s Wood and Wood Product Exports Increase in July
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam is reporting that wood and wooden product exports in July were valued at $1.05 billion. A year-over-year increase of 6.2%.
Freres Lumber Company Struggling to Find New Employees
Freres Lumber Co., Inc, headquartered in Lyons Oregon, has a unique and frustrating problem.
Patrick Industries Completes Purchase Of Inland Plywood Company
Patrick Industries has announced that it has completed their acquisition of Inland Plywood Company. Inland is the predominate supplier, laminator, and wholesale distributor of treated and untreated laminated plywood, medium density overlay panels and other specialty products to the marine, recreational vehicle (RV) and industrial markets.
UPM Announces Permanent Closure of Jyväskylä Plywood Mill on 7-31-2020
UPM has provided additional information about the closing of its Jyväskylä plywood mill which was first announced in June. The Jyväskylä plywood mill will be permanently closed as of 7-31-2020.
Norbord Reviews and Updates Their COVID-19 Response
Norbord has recently provided a review and an update on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on European Plywood Markets Not as Severe as Initially Feared
According to ITTO, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the European plywood markets has proven to be less severe than the originally feared.
The Segezha Group’s Vyatka plywood mill in Kirov, Russia Experiences Production Quality Improvements
The Segezha Group’s Vyatka plywood mill in Kirov, Russia was experiencing a critical defect on the high-grade veneer the plant was producing.
International Accreditation Service® Announces Additional Requirements for Testing of Brazilian Plywood Being Imported into the U.S.
The International Accreditation Service® (IAS) announced, on Friday 6/19, additional requirements for IAS-accredited organizations conducting inspections or testing of plywood products manufactured in Brazil.
Stora Enos and Latvijas Finieris Have Developed a Lignin-Based Resin for Plywood
Collaborating since 2017, Latvijas Finieris and Stora Enso have been working on developing a lignin-based resin ideal for plywood products.