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Softwood chip prices soar as hardwood falls

The prices for globally traded hardwood chips fell to a record low in May 2016, while softwood chip prices reached the highest level in seven months. >> Read full article

Concrete coalition responds to mass timber

With more and more mid-rise construction projects using mass timber products, the concrete sector is responding to what it sees as a threat to its market share. >> Read full article

Tolko OSB mill restart waiting on provincial agreement

The restart of Tolko Industries' OSB plant west of High Prairie, Alta., is waiting on the renewal of the province's forestry management agreement. >> Read full article

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Workload grows with logging company size

A majority of logging contractors report that they are working long hours despite operating seasons that can last all year long. Personal workload grows with company size – perhaps delegation is only a dream in the modern contractor world. >> Learn More…

 
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Conifex posts record earnings, invests in B.C. mills

Conifex Timber Inc. says it expects to spend $10 million in 2016 and early 2017 to further optimize its two B.C. sawmill complexes. >> Read full article

Canadians behind U.S. mass-timber building

Equilibrium Consulting of Vancouver is a partner behind what’s believed to be the largest installation of wood-concrete composite floors in North America. >> Read full article

P.E.I. to turn old sawmill into business hub

The P.E.I. government hopes a plan to transform former Georgetown Timber sawmill site into a businesses complex will bring jobs and economic growth to the area. >> Read full article

 
 Event Calendar 
 

International Fiber/Wood-Based Panels Conference

September 15-16, 2016
Location: Reston, Virginia >> More Info

DEMO International 2016

September 22-24, 2016
Location: Maple Ridge, B.C. >> More Info

SFI Annual Conference

September 27-29, 2016
Location: Clearwater Beach, Fla. >> More Info