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Real world logging profits Last week’s survey snippet looked at what logging contractors saw as a fair profit margin for an established contractor. While expectations vary greatly by region, with expectations generally falling as you head east, the most popular answer was an EBITDA in the 11 to 15 per cent range. This week we look at how well that stacks up to reality. >> Read full article
Softwood lumber talks continue Negotiations for a new softwood lumber deal between Canada and the United States have been “challenging but productive,” according to a joint statement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Barack Obama. >> Read full article
Fatal accident at Irving sawmill A 28-year-old man died last week after being hit by a front-end loader at the J.D. Irving Limited Sawmill in Valley, N.S. >> Read full article



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July 27: Dust Explosion Mitigation III - Managing the liability Do you fully understand your inspection and compliance requirements and liabilities? Recent events have shown what can go wrong, so don't be caught on the wrong side of this crucial issue. From dust collection to system maintenance, 30-year veteran John Bachynski walks you through the complexities from an operational perspective. >> Learn More…


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20-storey wood tower proposed in B.C. British Columbia’s Penticton Lakeside Resort could soon become home to the world’s tallest wood building. A group of business partners is hoping to build a 20-storey wood condominium tower beside the resort. >> Read full article
USNR opens new manufacturing plant USNR is inviting industry professionals to take an online, bird’s eye view tour of its new facility in Jacksonville, Fla. The site comprises 10 acres of land, more than 150,000 square feet of flexible manufacturing and warehousing space, and a large office complex. >> Read full article
Edson Forest Products hopes to keep burning waste wood Edson Forest Products is requesting an extension on its certificate of Variance, which allows the mill to burn waste wood in a thermal oil heating plant. >> Read full article



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Dust Explosion Mitigation III - Managing the liability July 27, 2016 Location: Webinar >> More Info
International Fiber/Wood-Based Panels Conference September 15-16, 2016 Location: Reston, Virginia >> More Info
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