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File Week starts Monday!

Canadian Forest Industries is highlighting innovations in the filing room, from new processes and techniques to new technologies, during File Week 2017 from May 1 to May 5!


EACOM’s latest mill acquisition could help it prepare for softwood war

Since acquiring all of Anthony-EACOM from Canfor in March 2017, EACOM’s newest addition is now operating as EACOM Sault Ste. Marie. The engineered wood mill is a new type for EACOM, which could come in handy with the U.S. softwood lumber duties looming.


U.S. extends deadline on Canadian anti-dumping duties

The U.S. Lumber Coalition has requested, and succeeded, in postponing the results of the U.S. Commerce Department’s investigation into anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber products.


Buyers, suppliers mingle at Montreal Wood Convention

Downtown Montreal was a hub of activity for Canada’s forest products sector this week as international and North American buyers met with suppliers and producers large and small.


Optimism and pride: COFI draws large crowd to Vancouver

“I’ve got a tremendous amount of optimism and a tremendous amount of pride for our B.C. industry,” Ted Seraphim, president and CEO of West Fraser, told a room of about 600 delegates in Vancouver for the Council of Forest Industries (COFI) 2017 convention.
 
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U.S. slams Canada with preliminary softwood lumber duties up to 24%

President Donald Trump has announced the dreaded news about countervailing duties on imports of Canadian softwood lumber. » Read more...
 
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Logging train accident on Vancouver Island leaves three dead

Three people have been confirmed dead following a logging train derailment in Woss, B.C. on April 20. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

BC Saw Filers Association Convention

April 28, 2017
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
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File Week 2017

May 1-5, 2017
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
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2017 ILA Conference and Trade Show

May 4-6, 2017
Location: Vernon, B.C.
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PwC's 30th Annual Global Forest, Paper & Packaging Industry Conference

May 10, 2017
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel 655 Burrard Street Vancouver, B.C.
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