News Archive
Energy companies in Europe show increased interest in sourcing biomass from the US South, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
28 Jul 10
Woody biomass in the US South is attracting interest from European energy companies in their search for long-term, reliable and competitively priced supply sources, reports the North American Wood ...
Weyerhaeuser will reopen Saskatchewan OSB plant
28 Jul 10
Production at the mill has been curtailed since July of 2008. The majority of Hudson Bay's workforce will be recalled by July 6. 170 people were employed at the mill in 2008."The Hu...
Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Reports Results for First Quarter 2010
28 Jul 10
Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE:PCL) today announced first quarter earnings of $87 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, on revenues of $317 million. Results for the first quarter of 2010 incl...
Karelia: new drying line for plywood mill
28 Jul 10
Bumex plywood mill (Lakhdenponya, Karelia) is to launch a new drying line worth over RUR 100 mln (EUR 2.7 mln) New line put into operation, production output is to increase as much as twice ...
Production gains reported in structural panels and EWP
28 Jul 10
The second quarter saw production increases in structural panels and most engineered wood products (EWP), according to APA-The Engineered Wood Association. Structural panels, including plywood and ...
Uniboard to close Fostoria lamination plant
28 Jul 10
Uniboard says it plans to close its facility in Fostoria, Ohio on October1. The facility laminates particleboard used in kitchen cabinets, store shelving and cabinetry.Uniboard president and...
West Fraser turns loss into profit
28 Jul 10
Canadian timber company West Fraser Timber has reported earnings after discontinued operations of C$83m for the first half of 2010.The results contrast with a C122m loss a year ago. Sales re...
Temple-Inland reports 2Q net income of $20 million
28 Jul 10
Temple-Inland Inc. today reported second quarter 2010 net income of $20 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared with a first quarter 2010 net loss of $4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, a...
Complete particleboard plant for VMG Industries Ltd: Custom-fit, integrated concept for small capacities
23 Jul 10
Another successful sale for Siempelkamp in Eastern Europe: In June, the Belorussian company VMG Industries Ltd. signed a contract for a complete particleboard plant which will be built at the Mogil...
Metso establishes new facilities in Araucaria, Brazil
23 Jul 10
Metso has started the investment in new facilities in Araucaria, Parana state, in southeastern Brazil. The investment will improve Metso's competitiveness in serving the pulp and paper and powe...
