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November 14, 2018
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John Deere

FPInnovations and partners successfully test forestry truck platooning

The trial took place in Rivière-aux-Rats, Quebec and signals the beginning of a transformation of the forest transportation industry on a scale not seen in decades. It could also solve the chronic issue of a skilled-driver shortage.


Canfor to acquire S.C.-based Elliott Sawmilling for US$110M

“We are thrilled to welcome the employees of Elliott to the Canfor team. Elliott has an excellent management team and produces high quality products that will align well with Canfor’s high-value product mix,” said Don Kayne, president and CEO, Canfor.


TimberWest and UBC launch $100,000 endowment program for Indigenous forestry students

The endowment will award scholarships of $4,000 per year to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis graduate students studying forest resource management or forest sciences who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing their career in B.C.
 
 
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A look inside Lavern Heideman & Sons' upgraded sawmill

CFI toured Eganville, Ont.-based Lavern Heideman & Sons, which recently invested $17 million to upgrade their sawmill, adding a new large-log line, two dry kilns and more. Vice-president Kris Heideman gave us a warm welcome! » Read more...
 

Survey Snippet 12: The draw to logging

This year Finder Canada ranked logging and forestry as the most dangerous industry in the country. Yet something is keeping contractors around, and we wanted to find out what that is. Overall the largest portion of respondents (57%) say it’s the ability to work in the woods. » Read more...
 
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Optisaw

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Where else will you hear about artificial intelligence, X-ray fingerprint technology, optimized curve sawing, and automated species separation, all in one day?

Hosted by CFI magazine, OptiSaw is returning to Eastern Canada to hold an information-packed event in Montreal on Nov. 28. We’ve rounded up speakers from industry-leading manufacturers to explain their cutting edge sawmilling technologies and processes, and share invaluable insight into the what’s next for the industry.

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News 
 

The future of forestry: Meet Sylvain Messier

For six years now, CFI has showcased the achievements and potential of young forestry leaders in our Top 10 Under 40. Each week we are featuring one of 2018's winners. This week, we introduce our readers to Sylvain Messier, corporate project and controls manager, EACOM Timber Corporation. » Read more...

Government invests $15M in Canada's first integrated wood pellet and sawmill complex

Once the complex is built, the mill will manufacture 210,000 metric tons of wood pellets per year; use 450,000 metric tons of biomass; and create 40 new jobs for mill operations. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

OptiSaw Mill Optimization & Automation Forum

November 28, 2018
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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Prairie Wood Solutions Conference 2018

December 11, 2018
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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TLA Convention & Trade Show

January 16 – 18, 2019
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
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OFIA 76th Annual Meeting & Convention

February 27, 2019
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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