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COFI

Trade of logs, lumber in Europe will change dramatically in the coming years: report

European lumber production is set to decline from current record levels, and the region may shift from being a net log exporter to becoming a net importer again, according to a report from Wood Prices International and O’Kelly Acumen.


GreenFirst announces profitable first full operating quarter

GreenFirst Forest Products’ first full quarter operating its newly acquired forest products facilities led to an adjusted EBITDA of $18.4 million and net earnings of $8 million.


Treeswift raises $4.8M to build next generation of forest monitoring system

Treeswift’s product is called SwiftCruise and is a drone-based solution that navigates under the forest canopy quickly and efficiently in order to collect terabytes of data within harsh forest terrain at unprecedented detail. SwiftCruise is able to extract individual tree metrics through a combination of cameras, sensors, and advanced machine learning algorithms.
 
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Tolko Industries

Levelling up: Tolko’s High Level sawmill sees major investments

Big things have been happening at Tolko Industries’ sawmill in High Level, Alta., and that’s business as usual for the ambitious team. The 325-person sawmill has been the site of several multi-million-dollar investment projects over the past few years that have positioned the mill as one of the most advanced in the province. And big things are still to come. » Learn more...
 
COFI 2022

COFI 2022 Convention to discuss achieving ‘a strong, inclusive and sustainable forest industry’

The annual BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) convention is back in-person this year, welcoming forest industry stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The conference will see speakers discuss the state of the sector, the world and the economy, how forestry can support reconciliation, fight climate change, and more. » Learn more...
 
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Supersaul Chemmex

USNR and Wood Fiber Group announce new combined leadership

Wood Fiber Group’s Craig Tompkins has been named company CEO and is responsible for developing growth strategies and organizational structure. USNR’s Dale Brown has been named president to lead the day-to-day operations of the combined company. » Read more...

Land clearing contractor in Sturgeon Falls gets $400K boost

“With the assistance of [Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation], we are in the process of acquiring the equipment needed to succeed and take advantage of these new opportunities in forestry and wood processing,” said Jean-Pierre Martin, senior advisor with Sturgeon Falls Brush and Contracting Ltd. » Read more...

WFP earns Globe & Mail’s Women Lead Here recognition

“We are proud to have one of the most gender diverse board and executive management teams in the industry,” said Jennifer Foster, senior vice-president, corporate affairs and human resources, Western Forest Products. » Read more...
 
Events 
 
Madisons

Panel & Engineered Lumber International Conference & Expo

Date: March 31 - April 1, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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National Heavy Equipment Show

Date: March 31 - April 1, 2022
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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Canadian Woodlands Forum Spring Meeting

Date: April 12-13, 2022
Location: Moncton, N.B.
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International Mass Timber Conference

Date: April 12-14, 2022
Location: Portland, Ore.
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