West Fraser has announced that during the month of May, they have successfully resumed full capacity lumber and plywood production at all but a few facilities.
News in structural panels
U.S. Imports of Tropical Hardwood Veneers Increases by 56% in March
According to a report issues by the International Tropical Timber Organization U.S. imports of tropical hardwood veneer recover from a dismal February as March imports rose by 56%.
China’s Plywood Export Plunge in First Quarter of 2020
China’s plywood exports for first quarter of 2020, when compared to the same period in 2019, suffered a loss of 85% in volume and 82% in value.
Architect Proposes Using High-Tech Plywood in Place of Concrete and Steel for Building
Canadian architect Michael Green is out to show how the use of high-tech plywood can globally replace steel and concrete.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Decline in March
According to the International Tropical Timber Organization, Brazilian exports of wood-based product declined year-over-year 4.4% in value in March.
Japan’s Imports of Plywood Drop in February
According to the International Tropical Timber Organization, in February, Japan’s overall year-over-year imports of plywood dropped 17%.
South Korea Announces Preliminary Decision to Place Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Vietnamese Plywood
The South Korean Trade Commission (SKTC) is reporting that it has made a preliminary decision to place anti-dumping tariffs on […]
Plyterra JSC, Added to Republic of Mordovia, Russia’s Essential Businesses List
The Government of the Republic of Mordovia, Russia has included Plyterra, JSC, in a limited list of companies that significantly […]
PotlatchDeltic Announces Temporary Closure of St. Maries Idaho Plywood Plant
Mike Covey, chairman and chief executive officer of PotlatchDeltic Corporation has announced that due to the impact of the COVID-19 […]
Swanson Group Announces Indefinite Layoffs at Glendale Oregon Plywood Mill \ Seneca Sawmill Announces Reduced Hours \ Timber Products Hopes to Reopen Medford Mill Next Week
Steve Swanson, president and CEO of the Swanson Group has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemics impact on demand […]