Freres Lumber Company is reporting that they are the first U.S. plywood manufacture to install and now operate the Taihei […]
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Finland’s Lumber and Plywood Mills face Potential Strike
The Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF) believe that a strike by the Industrial Union, which represents sawmill and plywood factories […]
Plywood Production Underway at Kronospan’s Smorgon Belarus Mill
Kronospan has announced that it has commenced plywood production at its Smorgon plant in Belarus. The plant is producing four […]
Martco to Invest $ 25 million to Upgrade and Modernize 2 Louisiana Facilities
Forest products company Martco, which operates under the trade name RoyOMartin has announced that they will be investing a combined […]
Canoe Forest Products Taking Extended Year-end Holiday Break
As a cost cutting measure, British Columbia’s Canoe Forest Products plywood plant will be taking extra time off during the […]
GP South Carolina OSB Plant Suffers Explosion and Fire
The Georgia Pacific OSB plant in Clarendon S.C. suffered an explosion and fire on Monday. Local first responders were on […]
Brazilian Plywood Exports Down ~ 40% in October
In October 2019, the Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) declined almost 27% in value compared to […]
CN Reports Post Strike Recovery Plan is on Track
CN President and CEO JJ Ruest, has reported that “our discipline on our recovery plan is delivering results. While we […]
Finnish Forest Industries Federation Announces 6-Day Lockout.
Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF) has announced that it will hold a 6-day lock-out starting on Thursday 12thDecember. The lock-out […]
Roseburg Forest Products Adds to Dillard Plywood Plant Layoffs
Roseburg Forest Products has announced that it will lay off an additional 30 employees at their Dillard Oregon plywood facility. […]