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Two scenarios from the SLA expiry The outcome of what is next features two main potential options: duties on Canadian lumber exports or a volume-based quota. >> Read full article
OptiSaw less than two weeks away! When OptiSaw takes the stage on Nov. 4 in Montreal, experts will tackle topics such as data-driving sawmilling in action, vision scanning technologies, safeguarding against equipment obsolescence, scanner scaling in Canada, optimizing dryer operations, and much more. >> Read full article
Community photos capture forest industry Submissions are starting to trickle in for the 2016 Forestry Photo Contest run by the Council of Forest Industries and media partner Canadian Forest Industries. >> Read full article



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BC Interior loggers talk rates, future Contractors in the BC Interior were once the envy of Canadian loggers. Big wood, modern mills, large volumes, and conditions that lent themselves to efficient mechanization meant that a good contractor could expect to do relatively well here. Today, they report a different story. >> Learn More…


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2017 Canadian Truck King Challenge crowns a winner Eleven contenders, in four classes, were tested during this year's challenge. Some were all new – others updated, while several were representative of the "most popular half-tons" sold in Canada. >> Read full article
B.C. failing to stop logging violations: reports Multiple reports show the B.C. government often fails to hold logging companies to account despite clear violations. >> Read full article
Scanning options A overview of the latest scanner and optimizer technology available to Canadian sawmills. >> Read full article


Event Calendar

InterSaw - the International Sawmilling Expo November 2, 2016 Location: Montreal >> More Info
OptiSaw - Mill Optimization & Automation Forum November 4, 2016 Location: Montreal >> More Info
TLA Convention & Trade Show January 17-20, 2017 Location: Vancouver, B.C. >> More Info