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Welcome to File Week 2021!

Want to know about the latest in the filing room? CFI has everything you need to know with File Week 2021 – our annual week-long focus on saw filing innovations and accomplishments, happening this week!


USNR and Wood Fiber Group announce merger

USNR and Wood Fiber Group are excited to announce their merger in a transaction that will create the world’s most comprehensive supplier of the equipment, technology, and essential tooling used in modern wood processing facilities.


Nova Scotia’s Forestry Innovation Transition Trust invests $9.8M in the Family Forest Network

The project will help make loggers more comfortable with an approach in the Lahey review of forestry practices, which called for a reduction of clear cutting on Crown Land.


FPInnovations and partners to host webinar on forestry’s role in climate change mitigation

This webinar builds on the CAE series of Net-Zero Webinars presented over the last year, which examine the major transformations that will be required in various industrial sectors to meet Canada’s objectives regarding climate change and continuing economic growth.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
John Deere

THE WOODLAND WARRIOR

Some days are harder than others when it comes to digging into the long haul and reaching your full potential. From steep slopes to wet terrain, the new John Deere 768L-II Bogie Skidder is a traction specialist designed to help you stay productive. When you need to move big loads long distances over rough ground, choose the machine you can depend on. Stay #1 In the Woods » Learn more...
 
Featured News 
 
Janis Simpkins

Forestry’s future leaders: Meet Janis Simpkins

To acknowledge and highlight each of our Top 10 Under 40 winners, CFI will feature one winner every week for the next 10 weeks. This week, we introduce readers to Janis Simpkins, senior vice-president at the Alberta Forest Products Association. » Learn more...
 
Apollo Forest Products

Cutting-edge filing: inside Apollo Forest Products’ filing room

Sinclar Group’s Apollo Forest Products employs 130 people full-time, six of whom work in the filing shop, fixing up the mill’s bandsaws and round saws. CFI gets an inside look at the mill’s filing room. » Learn more...
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Frontline Machinery

CBI 6400 – The most versatile grinder on the market

The CBI Magnum Force 6400CT Horizontal Grinder is an extreme-duty machine engineered for resilience and high production when grinding contaminated demolition debris, railroad ties, whole trees, pallets, storm debris, shingles, logs, mulch, slash, and stumps. The revolutionary new “cassette-style” clamshell design allows end-users to completely swap out rotors faster than any other grinder in its class. With four interchangeable rotors, this horizontal grinder provides the versatility needed to stay on top of changing markets. » Learn more...
 
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Madison's Lumder Report

CIF-IFC announces 2021 National Award Recipients recognizing accomplishments in forestry

“Each year, the CIF-IFC presents a number of awards in recognition of outstanding and unique accomplishments to forestry in Canada,” mentioned Mark Pearson, executive director, CIF-IFC. “Recipients may earn distinction through demonstration of exceptional achievements in the field of forestry.” » Read more...

A cut above: the latest equipment for the filing room in 2021

CFI has compiled a list of the newest technology available to saw filers. Check it out! » Read more...

GreenFirst appoints Michael Mitchell to board of directors

“Michael brings to the board valuable insights obtained through his extensive experience in the financial industry, including investing, capital allocation, finance, and financial analysis of public companies,” said Paul Rivett, chairman of the board. » Read more...

Nokian Tyres unveils Nokian TR Forest 2 tire

The Nokian TR Forest 2 tractor tire combines decades of forestry experience with the latest tire technology, offering excellent value for light and medium-weight tractors in forestry, landscaping and light mulching work. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

BC Saw Filers Association Convention

Date: May 26-28, 2022
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
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Elmia Wood 2022

Date: June 2-4, 2022
Location: Jonkoping, Sweden
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DEMO International 2022

Date: Sept. 22-24, 2022
Location: Ottawa/Gatineau
» Learn more