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CleanTech Canada

West Fraser posts record full-year earnings in 2021

West Fraser’s full-year earnings were five times higher in 2021 than the previous year and its sales more than doubled despite challenges brought on by the pandemic and transportation disruptions.


Canfor Pulp curtails production at Taylor Pulp for six weeks

Canfor Pulp is curtailing BCTMP production at Taylor Pulp for a minimum of six weeks in response to significant transportation shortages.


Officials investigating cause of fire at Grande Prairie sawmill

Fire officials are working with sawmill staff to investigate the cause of a fire at Weyerhaeuser’s sawmill in Grand Prairie, Alta., Monday morning.
 
 
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Diversity and inclusion

Moving forestry forward through diversity and inclusion

Diversifying forestry’s workforce is a pressing business issue for companies of all sizes across Canada. Encouraging women and people of all backgrounds to consider a career in our industry will mean big changes to how companies recruit, train, and retain their employees. » Learn more...
 
Saw Filing 101

Saw Filing 101: A properly greased filing room

Lubrication-related filing room equipment failure plagues most sawmills. And it seems the problem is on the rise with the widespread use of automatic grease units. When the automatic lubricator fails and it goes unnoticed, damage can happen very quickly to filing equipment. » Learn more...
 
NEWS 
 

Supply chain issues continue to slow US housing market

With U.S. builders continuing to report supply chain problems that are causing construction delays, overall housing starts decreased 4.1 per cent, the National Association of Home Builders reports. » Read more...

WFP delivers a record adjusted EBITDA of $302.1 million for 2021

Leveraging its flexible operating platform to pursue the highest margin opportunities allowed Western Forest Products to deliver record adjusted EBITDA of $302.1 million in 2021. » Read more...

UK scientists develop synthetic sex pheromone for managing ash beetle

“Tricking a beetle that is devastating ash trees in many parts of the world into thinking there is love in the air could be hugely beneficial to the forestry industry.” » Read more...
 
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Women in Forestry Virtual Summit 2022

Date: March 8, 2022
Location: Online
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Forest NB AGM and Industry Forum

Date: March 16, 2022
Location: Online
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ForestEDWest

Date: March 17-20, 2022
Location: Canmore, Alta.
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Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo

Date: March 29-30, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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