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US joins race for tall timber buildings
The US government is to launch a competition for the design of high-rise timber buildings as part of a US$1m initiative to encourage the use of wood as a structural material.
The US government is to launch a competition for the design of high-rise timber buildings as part of a US$1m initiative to encourage the use of wood as a structural material.
Eacom reviewing North American and UK operations
Canadian sawmiller Eacom is reviewing its operations in North America and the UK.
Canadian sawmiller Eacom is reviewing its operations in North America and the UK.
Vancouver drivers’ strike halts timber cargoes
A truck drivers’ strike at Port Metro Vancouver has halted timber shipments.
A truck drivers’ strike at Port Metro Vancouver has halted timber shipments.
Southern Pine promotion programme restarted
US sawmillers are reactivating a joint export promotion programme for southern pine lumber.
US sawmillers are reactivating a joint export promotion programme for southern pine lumber.
Boise grows engineered wood products profits
US engineered wood products manufacturer Boise Cascade has reported a 41% growth in annual earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to US$136.4m.
US engineered wood products manufacturer Boise Cascade has reported a 41% growth in annual earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to US$136.4m.
North American market bullish on recovery
Some of North America’s largest timber corporations reported sizeable gains last year, despite a fourth quarter hit from violent winter storms.
Some of North America’s largest timber corporations reported sizeable gains last year, despite a fourth quarter hit from violent winter storms.
Interfor buys Russian business in US
Russian timber giant Ilim has sold its North American subsidiary Tolleson Lumber to International Forest Products in a deal in which Ilim will become a shareholder and join the board of the Vancouver-based corporation.
Russian timber giant Ilim has sold its North American subsidiary Tolleson Lumber to International Forest Products in a deal in which Ilim will become a shareholder and join the board of the Vancouver-based corporation.
Weyerhaeuser’s earnings rise
US forestry giant Weyerhaeuser has reported full-year net profits of US$540m from sales of US$8.5bn.
US forestry giant Weyerhaeuser has reported full-year net profits of US$540m from sales of US$8.5bn.
Strong OSB demand buoys Norbord results
Panel producer Norbord has reported bumper profits on the back of improved OSB prices and higher shipment volumes.
Panel producer Norbord has reported bumper profits on the back of improved OSB prices and higher shipment volumes.
Global wood trade reaches five-year high
Global trade in logs and lumber reached its highest level for five years in 2013, reports Wood Resource Quarterly.
Global trade in logs and lumber reached its highest level for five years in 2013, reports Wood Resource Quarterly.
American hardwoods go centre stage
American walnut and tulipwood have taken centre stage at a new theatre and arts centre in the Dutch city of Nieuwegein.
American walnut and tulipwood have taken centre stage at a new theatre and arts centre in the Dutch city of Nieuwegein.
EU approves NHLA hardwood export derogation
The EU has approved the importation of three American hardwood species as bark-free sawn timber without the need for the current APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) phytosanitary certificate.
The EU has approved the importation of three American hardwood species as bark-free sawn timber without the need for the current APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) phytosanitary certificate.
Canadian sawmilling giant has FSC certificates suspended
The world’s sixth largest sawmiller Resolute Forest Products is to have three of its FSC certificates suspended after major issues were identified by certifier the Rainforest Alliance.
The world’s sixth largest sawmiller Resolute Forest Products is to have three of its FSC certificates suspended after major issues were identified by certifier the Rainforest Alliance.
Canadian sawmilling giant invests in China venture
The world’s second largest softwood sawmiller Canfor has shown its commitment to the Chinese market by agreeing to form a joint venture at the port of Tangshan in north-east China.
The world’s second largest softwood sawmiller Canfor has shown its commitment to the Chinese market by agreeing to form a joint venture at the port of Tangshan in north-east China.
OSB giant LP reports solid profits
US OSB and engineered wood products manufacturer Louisana-Pacific has reported continuing healthy sales and profits despite a dip in OSB prices during the third quarter.
US OSB and engineered wood products manufacturer Louisana-Pacific has reported continuing healthy sales and profits despite a dip in OSB prices during the third quarter.
US duties scrapped on Chinese hardwood plywood
Chinese hardwood plywood has been given a new lease of life in the US after the International Trade Commission (ITC) threw out anti-dumping and countervailing duties on the product.
Chinese hardwood plywood has been given a new lease of life in the US after the International Trade Commission (ITC) threw out anti-dumping and countervailing duties on the product.
Norbord’s European mills perform well in Q3
Panels manufacturer Norbord’s European operations saw its Q3 profits (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation – EBITDA) grow to €8.8m (2012: €7.4m) thanks to a 7% rise in average panel prices compared to a year ago.
Panels manufacturer Norbord’s European operations saw its Q3 profits (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation – EBITDA) grow to €8.8m (2012: €7.4m) thanks to a 7% rise in average panel prices compared to a year ago.
US hardwood eco profiles set to launch
Within months, US hardwoods will become the first timber type, or even the first commercial manufacturing or construction material, with the potential to have a comprehensive environmental profile with each consignment.
Within months, US hardwoods will become the first timber type, or even the first commercial manufacturing or construction material, with the potential to have a comprehensive environmental profile with each consignment.
North American Q3 results largely positive
The first Q3 results to be released in the North American forest product sector paint a largely positive picture of improving sales and profits, despite lumber prices falling back from the previous quarter.
The first Q3 results to be released in the North American forest product sector paint a largely positive picture of improving sales and profits, despite lumber prices falling back from the previous quarter.
Eacom to reopen Ear Falls mill
Canadian company Eacom Timber is to reopen its Ear Falls sawmill in Ontario in the second quarter of 2014.
Canadian company Eacom Timber is to reopen its Ear Falls sawmill in Ontario in the second quarter of 2014.
