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Madison Lumber Report

‘The sky’s the limit’: OptiSaw 2020 presents the latest technology, innovative solutions

This year’s OptiSaw event was unlike any other, taking place virtually on Oct. 14, to ensure the safety of all participants during COVID-19. But one thing remained the same: industry-leading experts gave presentations on the latest technologies. Here are the key takeaways.


New Brunswick updates lumber market system

The province has updated the system for calculating sales to sawmills from private woodlots, which helps set royalties paid for timber from Crown land. The change fixes a “major irritant” that was part of the reason for U.S. tariffs on softwood lumber.


U.S. single-family construction continues dramatic climb

Single-family starts showed continued growth in September as overall housing production increased 1.9 per cent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million units.
 
 
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Derek Broome

Forestry’s rising stars: Meet Derek Broome

To acknowledge and highlight each winner of our Top 10 Under 40, CFI will feature one of 2020’s winners every week. This week, we introduce readers to Derek Broome, head lumber grader/assistant sales manager for Spruce Products Ltd. in Swan River, Man. » Read more...
 
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Survey snippet 11: What’s the succession plan?

As reported in last week’s survey snippet, the average Canadian contractor is now 50 years old, and while there are glimmers of hope that more young people are entering the industry, this doesn’t mean owners don’t need to have a succession plan in place. » Read more...
 
 
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LIEBHERR

Liebherr-XPower wheel loaders

XPower is an innovative concept, which combines performance, fuel efficiency, robustness and comfort. With Liebherr power split driveline, XPower wheel loaders work with the greatest level of efficiency in all applications. Choose an industrial lift arm or a Z-bar linkage for a high handling capacity. Increase safety as well as reduce the burden on operators with all the new assistance systems developed by Liebherr, fully integrated into the machine’s controls. The new features include the Skyview 360° camera system, active rear person recognition, front area monitoring and a new weighing device. » More information...
 
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Tafisa Canada launches new collection of lacquered panels

The company has invested in a new, cutting-edge facility in Lac-Mégantic exclusively for the manufacture of the LUMMIA line to meet growing industry demand for high-end lacquered panels. » Read more...

John Deere to expand TimberMatic Maps, TimberManager

The TimberMatic Maps system now collects production data from harvesting heads equipped with the Waratah H-16 system, providing real-time production data of processed timber linked to location through the in-cab monitor and synched to the cloud-based TimberManager. » Read more...

Waratah announces new H219 and H219X harvester heads

Primarily built for late thinning or final felling, the new models have a variety of features for added uptime in harvesting, processing and debarking applications. » Read more...