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US construction company with largest CLT factory in North America files for bankruptcy protection
A US construction services company which set up a US$150m mass timber (cross laminated timber – CLT) factory in 2019 has filed for bankruptcy.
A US construction services company which set up a US$150m mass timber (cross laminated timber – CLT) factory in 2019 has filed for bankruptcy.
Global insurance giant tailors programmes to cover CLT construction in North America
Insurer AXA XL's North America construction business has announced tailored Builders Risk insurance programmes to address its construction clients' mass timber project risks.
Insurer AXA XL's North America construction business has announced tailored Builders Risk insurance programmes to address its construction clients' mass timber project risks.
West Fraser acquisition of Norbord gets final court approval
West Fraser’s US$3.1bn takeover of Norbord has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).
West Fraser’s US$3.1bn takeover of Norbord has obtained final approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List).
US furniture sales soar in September
US residential furniture manufacturers and distributors have been enjoying boom times of late, according to a study by consultants Smith Leonard.
US residential furniture manufacturers and distributors have been enjoying boom times of late, according to a study by consultants Smith Leonard.
CuNap treatment of bridge timber gaining traction from IWT-Moldrup
Denmark-based wood impregnation and thermal treatment plant supplier IWT-Moldrup says it will supply worldwide the first dedicated Copper naphthenate (Cu-Nap) plant as the environmentally friendly but effective future alternative to CCA and creosote.
Denmark-based wood impregnation and thermal treatment plant supplier IWT-Moldrup says it will supply worldwide the first dedicated Copper naphthenate (Cu-Nap) plant as the environmentally friendly but effective future alternative to CCA and creosote.
Egger plant goes into operation in the US
Egger’s first plant in North America – the new particleboard operation at Lexington, North Carolina – has produced its first board.
Egger’s first plant in North America – the new particleboard operation at Lexington, North Carolina – has produced its first board.
IWF 2020 is cancelled
North America’s largest woodworking technology exhibition – the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) – has cancelled its show this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
North America’s largest woodworking technology exhibition – the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) – has cancelled its show this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
$380m Hurricane Michael relief fund announced for Florida timber industry
Florida is the first ever to receive a state timber grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Florida is the first ever to receive a state timber grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
British Columbia to allow 12-storey mass timber buildings
14 municipalities in the Canadian province have now adopted building code regulations that allow taller mass timber construction.
14 municipalities in the Canadian province have now adopted building code regulations that allow taller mass timber construction.
Sidewalk Labs cancels Toronto's Quayside project
The original plan which included 12 timber towerblocks has now been shelved due to the projected post-coronavirus fall in Canada’s property market.
The original plan which included 12 timber towerblocks has now been shelved due to the projected post-coronavirus fall in Canada’s property market.
Tafisa completes multi-million-dollar upgrade to its Line Number 1
Leading particleboard and thermally fused laminate (TFL) decorative panel manufacturer Tafisa Canada has announced the completion of a major investment to modernize its Line 1 continuous particleboard press at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
Leading particleboard and thermally fused laminate (TFL) decorative panel manufacturer Tafisa Canada has announced the completion of a major investment to modernize its Line 1 continuous particleboard press at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
Home office furniture in higher demand
Home office furniture has seen an increase in demand during Covid-19 restrictions, according to a survey by US-based media title Furniture Today.
Home office furniture has seen an increase in demand during Covid-19 restrictions, according to a survey by US-based media title Furniture Today.
British Columbia reduces sawmill output
Three of British Columbia’s largest forest products companies announced reductions in output due to Covid-19 market volatility.
Three of British Columbia’s largest forest products companies announced reductions in output due to Covid-19 market volatility.
US housing industry stats looking more positive
The rate of housebuilding permits issued in the US has reached its most healthy position for five years.
The rate of housebuilding permits issued in the US has reached its most healthy position for five years.
Norbord posts lower quarterly earnings
Global wood-based panels producer Norbord has posted significantly lower earnings than a year ago due mainly to the drop off of North American OSB prices.
Global wood-based panels producer Norbord has posted significantly lower earnings than a year ago due mainly to the drop off of North American OSB prices.
US timber giant agrees to acquire UK timber agency
US-based International Forest Products LLC (IFP) has announced an agreement to acquire Price and Pierce Forest Products Ltd, one of the oldest timber agencies in the UK.
US-based International Forest Products LLC (IFP) has announced an agreement to acquire Price and Pierce Forest Products Ltd, one of the oldest timber agencies in the UK.
Schattdecor acquires US Coating Company
Wood based panels surfacing giant The Schattdecor Group has finalised the purchase of US Coating Company, of South Carolina.
Wood based panels surfacing giant The Schattdecor Group has finalised the purchase of US Coating Company, of South Carolina.
ICC code changes to allow CLT construction up to 18 storeys
The International Code Council (ICC) has approved an entire package of 14 tall mass timber code change proposals which will see some CLT buildings allowed up to 18 storeys.
The International Code Council (ICC) has approved an entire package of 14 tall mass timber code change proposals which will see some CLT buildings allowed up to 18 storeys.
Formica Group to be sold to Broadview
Formica Group is to be sold by its New Zealand owners Fletcher Building Ltd to Broadview Holding BV (‘Broadview’) for US$840m.
Formica Group is to be sold by its New Zealand owners Fletcher Building Ltd to Broadview Holding BV (‘Broadview’) for US$840m.
Softwood exports grow, says latest report
Exports of softwood lumber from Russia, Germany and the Nordic countries have increased due to high demand for wood in Asia and Europe in early 2018, while Canadian exports fell to the lowest levels in five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
Exports of softwood lumber from Russia, Germany and the Nordic countries have increased due to high demand for wood in Asia and Europe in early 2018, while Canadian exports fell to the lowest levels in five years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
