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July 31, 2019
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Madisons Weekly Report

BLOG: Make it count – improve your career, improve your community

"For many women, their goal is to help others. This can lead to putting themselves last. I’d like to challenge that concept. My position is that we can improve our workplaces and communities precisely because we improve our own careers," writes Tolko's Tanya Wick in her latest blog.


Canfor reports $50M operating loss in Q2 2019

Canfor recently announced its Q2 2019 results, reporting an operating loss of $49.7 million, an improvement compared to the $69.9 million operating loss reported in Q1 2019.


Weyerhaeuser reports net earnings of $128M in Q2 2019

“Our businesses delivered strong operating performance in the second quarter despite various market and weather-related challenges,” said Devin W. Stockfish, president and CEO of Weyerhaeuser.
 
Featured News 
 
Guide to ELDS

A contractor’s guide to electronic logging devices: Part 2

In Part 2 of his series on ELDs, Munden Ventures Ltd. president Greg Munden covers implementation and driver buy-in, ways to harness the power of an ELD telematics system, as well as telematics features and capabilities. » Read more...
 
Continuous kiln

Delco installs first Muhlbock continuous kiln in North America

The kiln is part of a multi-year $9-million modernization investment undertaken by Delco Forest Products. The investments are expected to boost the mill’s capacity to 100 mmbf from 80 mmbf by the end of the year. » Read more...
 
News 
 

WFP announces temporary curtailment at Ladysmith sawmill

WFP announced a temporary curtailment at its Ladysmith sawmill in part due to strike action at the mill, which has impeded log supply to the mill. Operations will be curtailed once log supply is depleted, which is expected to occur on or before Aug. 1, 2019. » Read more...

US new home sales rebound in June

“Though there is a clear demand for new homes, builders continue to wrestle with affordability headwinds, including shortages of buildable lots and skilled labor, that are constraining sales,” said Greg Ugalde, chairman of the NAHB. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo

Sept. 5-7, 2019
Location: Escanaba, Mich.
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Blue Ridge Logging Days 2019

Sept. 6-8, 2019
Location: Blue Ridge, Alta.
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9th China Global Wood Trade Conference & Tour

Sept. 7-8, 2019
Location: Chonqing, China
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16th Annual Global Buyers Mission

Sept. 11-13, 2019
Location: Whistler, B.C.
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