Search Results: 'Weyerhaeuser'

Strike at US lumber giant
15 September, 2022
Staff at one of the biggest timber companies in the US walked out on strike on September 13 after the failure of contract negotiations, according to KPTV.

Weyerhaeuser reports strongest ever results
17 February, 2022
Weyerhaesuer, of the of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America, has reported its strongest annual financial performance on record.

Lumin embarks on expansion project
12 June, 2020
South American plywood manufacturer Uruply SA (Lumin) is about to embark on a US$30m investment in an additional production line. Stephen Powney spoke to Lumin CEO Alvaro Molinari

Howard Morris promoted to MD of Trade Fabrication Systems
06 August, 2018
Howard Morris has been promoted to MD of Trade Fabrication Systems Ltd (TFS).

Combilift turns 20
31 July, 2018
Multidirectional forklift truck manufacturer Combilift, a stalwart in the timber-handling sector, threw a massive party to celebrate its 20th anniversary and new factory opening. Stephen Powney joined the throng in Monaghan

Weyerhaeuser agrees sale of Lumin plywood mill in Uruguay
07 June, 2017
Weyerhaeuser has agreed to sell its Uruguay timberlands and manufacturing business, which includes the plywood mill producing Lumin branded products, to a consortium led by BTG Pactual's Timberland Investment Group for US$402.5m in cash.

A life’s work
28 December, 2016
David Francis’s strong sense of duty was recognised this year with a TTJ Lifetime Achievement Award. He talks to Keren Fallwell

Weyerhaeuser shareholders approve pending merger with Plum Creek
17 February, 2016
One of the biggest timber company mergers in North America has taken a step nearer following Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ approval of a deal to merge with Plum Creek.

Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek announce mammoth US timber sector merger
09 November, 2015
US timber and forestry giants Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek will merge to create a US$23bn company.

US waits for housing uplift
17 November, 2014
A slower than forecast recovery in the North American housing sector continued to dampen earnings among some of the continent’s largest forestry and timber products companies.

US companies stumped by slower growth
11 August, 2014
Forest products giant Weyerhaeuser managed a 28% increase in earnings from its operational activities, but a small increase in sales during the second quarter failed to impress investors.

North American timber firms report Q1 profits
03 May, 2014
Some of North America’s largest forest product producers are continuing to post largely upbeat trading results.

Weyerhaeuser’s earnings rise
05 February, 2014
US forestry giant Weyerhaeuser has reported full-year net profits of US$540m from sales of US$8.5bn.

Top forest products producers back certification expansion
05 November, 2013
Twenty-six of the world’s leading forest products companies have jointly committed to support and promote the expansion of forest certification.

North American Q3 results largely positive
31 October, 2013
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.

Boise Cascade completes plywood mill acquisitions
19 October, 2013
US engineered wood and panels manufacturer Boise Cascade has completed the acquisition of two plywood factories.

Timber trade celebrates opening of £800,000 woodland centre
11 September, 2013
The UK timber trade has been instrumental in its support of an £800,000 woodland centre in Essex which officially opened last Saturday with an estimated 1,400 people in attendance.

Improving US construction prompts restart of TJI joist factory
04 September, 2013
In a further sign of growing US demand for construction wood products Weyerhaeuser is restarting production at its Evergreen Trus Joist engineered wood factory in Alabama after a four-year closure.

SIG to stock Lumin plywood
13 July, 2013
SIG has added the South American plywood brand Lumin as a preferred product in its roofing range.

Weyerhaeuser acquisition could open new markets
19 June, 2013
Weyerhaeuser has acquired Longview Timber for US$2.65bn – a move that could open new markets for the company.