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Stay up to date with the news updates from North America.
Deltic Timber weathers storm
Deltic Timber, the US lumber company with mills in Arkansas and Louisiana, posted net income for the second quarter largely unchanged after accounting for gains from the acquisition of an MDF plant.
Deltic Timber, the US lumber company with mills in Arkansas and Louisiana, posted net income for the second quarter largely unchanged after accounting for gains from the acquisition of an MDF plant.
Lower prices impact West Fraser results
West Fraser Timber has reported little change in its lumber operations’ EBITDA earnings for the second quarter.
West Fraser Timber has reported little change in its lumber operations’ EBITDA earnings for the second quarter.
China’s woodworking machinery exports rise
The total value of China’s woodworking machinery exports increased by 3% in 2013 to US$2.31bn.
The total value of China’s woodworking machinery exports increased by 3% in 2013 to US$2.31bn.
Plum Creek plant resumes production
Production has resumed at Plum Creek’s MDF plant in Columbia Falls, Montana, which was hit by fire on June 10.
Production has resumed at Plum Creek’s MDF plant in Columbia Falls, Montana, which was hit by fire on June 10.
Plum Creek suspends MDF production following fire
Plum Creek Timber Co’s MDF plant in Columbia Falls, Montana, which suffered two dust explosions and a fire this week, could be up and running again in month.
Plum Creek Timber Co’s MDF plant in Columbia Falls, Montana, which suffered two dust explosions and a fire this week, could be up and running again in month.
Canada looks west to Asia
The massive reorientation of Canada’s timber exports to Asia lies behind the industry’s decision to effectively end promotion in the UK and Europe.
The massive reorientation of Canada’s timber exports to Asia lies behind the industry’s decision to effectively end promotion in the UK and Europe.
AHEC supports Wood Awards Ireland
The new Wood Awards Ireland has received a boost after the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) announced its support for the event.
The new Wood Awards Ireland has received a boost after the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) announced its support for the event.
Canada Wood changes UK focus
Canada Wood is to largely cease its promotional work in the UK and will instead concentrate on technical issues and barriers to accessing the European market.
Canada Wood is to largely cease its promotional work in the UK and will instead concentrate on technical issues and barriers to accessing the European market.
LP and Ainsworth terminate takeover agreement
Louisiana-Pacific’s US$1.1bn takeover deal of Ainsworth has collapsed with both firms blaming regulatory bodies for attaching too onerous conditions to the deal.
Louisiana-Pacific’s US$1.1bn takeover deal of Ainsworth has collapsed with both firms blaming regulatory bodies for attaching too onerous conditions to the deal.
Weather chaos hammers OSB profits
Louisiana-Pacific said severe weather took its toll on profits resulting in a US$14m loss on continuing operations made worse by lower prices on its key OSB panel products.
Louisiana-Pacific said severe weather took its toll on profits resulting in a US$14m loss on continuing operations made worse by lower prices on its key OSB panel products.
American ash creates Polynesia in Dubai
American ash has been used to create a Polynesian paradise at Sofitel The Palm Dubai.
American ash has been used to create a Polynesian paradise at Sofitel The Palm Dubai.
Norbord's European division delivers three-year profits high
Panel producer Norbord’s European operations have delivered their best quarterly earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for three years.
Panel producer Norbord’s European operations have delivered their best quarterly earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for three years.
Round-the-world launch date looms
Norbord Europe business consultant Dave McElroy and fellow Canadian pilot Chris Elgar will launch their 80-day round-the-world flight on May 12.
Norbord Europe business consultant Dave McElroy and fellow Canadian pilot Chris Elgar will launch their 80-day round-the-world flight on May 12.
North American timber firms report Q1 profits
Some of North America’s largest forest product producers are continuing to post largely upbeat trading results.
Some of North America’s largest forest product producers are continuing to post largely upbeat trading results.
Canadian sawmill shooting leaves two dead
A shooting at Canadian sawmiller Western Forest Products’ Nanaimo mill on Vancouver Island yesterday has left two people dead and two injured.
A shooting at Canadian sawmiller Western Forest Products’ Nanaimo mill on Vancouver Island yesterday has left two people dead and two injured.
US housing sector starts running behind 2013
US private housing starts in March were 5.9% below levels recorded in the same month last year.
US private housing starts in March were 5.9% below levels recorded in the same month last year.
LP takeover of Ainsworth still awaiting approval
OSB giants Louisiana-Pacific (LP) and Ainsworth Lumber Co Ltd have agreed to extend the completion date for LP’s takeover of Ainsworth.
OSB giants Louisiana-Pacific (LP) and Ainsworth Lumber Co Ltd have agreed to extend the completion date for LP’s takeover of Ainsworth.
BWF in transatlantic stair alliance
The British Woodworking Federation Stair Scheme membership have signed an agreement with the US Stairways Manufacturing Association (SMA) to share expertise and information on innovation, technology, technical standards and best practice in staircase manufacture.
The British Woodworking Federation Stair Scheme membership have signed an agreement with the US Stairways Manufacturing Association (SMA) to share expertise and information on innovation, technology, technical standards and best practice in staircase manufacture.
Five go creative with US species
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is supplying raw material for a London design project as part of its efforts to raise awareness of a wider range of US species in the UK.
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is supplying raw material for a London design project as part of its efforts to raise awareness of a wider range of US species in the UK.
Baillie AHI acquisition creates new force in US hardwood
At a time of resurgent domestic and export demand for the US hardwood industry, Baillie Lumber’s acquisition of fellow sawmill group American Hardwood Industries (AHI) for an undisclosed figure, creates an operation of significant new scale in the sector.
At a time of resurgent domestic and export demand for the US hardwood industry, Baillie Lumber’s acquisition of fellow sawmill group American Hardwood Industries (AHI) for an undisclosed figure, creates an operation of significant new scale in the sector.
