Groupe Rémabec announces mass layoffs
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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter learn about how Canoe Forest Products optimized its drying operations, the latest lumber market updates, CFI's Top 10 Under 40 contest, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
News 
 

Lean inventories send lumber prices slightly higher

Traders reported marginally better demand for Spruce-Pine-Fir after the Memorial Day holiday weekend.


Verified study shows that Kerto LVL can reduce carbon footprint of construction

AFRY Management Consulting has prepared a comparative study on the carbon footprint of Metsä Wood’s Kerto LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) product.


Groupe Rémabec announces mass layoffs

Groupe Rémabec has announced it will indefinitely shut down its manufacturing division, Arbec Forest Products, leading to more than 1,000 workers being laid off.


 
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Meet The New H-Series

The bigger you are, the easier trees fall. And John Deere’s new H-Series Wheeled Harvesters deliver more capacity, more reach, and more stability — with less fuel.

With components purpose-built to withstand the toughest environments and applications, the new 1270H and 1470H Wheeled Harvesters include plenty of forestry-proven features designed to make challenging jobs easier. Standard Intelligent Boom Control (IBC), a versatile new boom, enhanced hydraulic power and fuel efficiency, and an operator-friendly cab are just some of the solutions that can pump up your productivity.

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Drying optimized: Canoe Forest Products invests in new dryer

All good things eventually come to an end. In the case of wood products production, that includes the equipment. After a long run in operation at Canoe Forest Products’ plywood plant in Canoe, B.C., it was time for the company’s dryer No. 2 to be replaced. » Register now...
 
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Canada’s sustainable infrastructure at risk: The impact of limited oilborne wood preservative options for critical applications

Wood is the only renewable and truly sustainable building material, naturally storing carbon and reducing the environmental footprint of the built environment. » Read More...
 
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CFI’s Top 10 Under 40 nominations are open for submissions!

Canadian Forest Industries’ annual Top 10 Under 40 awards program is now accepting submissions. » Read More...
 
 
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LIFT STAR PLUS IS BKT’S TIRE FOR CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS

For telehandlers operating in the construction industry BKT proposes LIFT STAR PLUS, a bias-ply tire specially designed to meet the needs of this specific sector.

LIST STAR PLUS allows safe operations even in sever applications. Thanks to its low-profile sidewall, this tire ensures excellent stability in high-lifting operations whereas its non-directional tread design allows for greater mounting versatility.

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News 
 

OWA announces Colleen Drew-Baehre as new president

The Ontario Woodlot Association has announced that Colleen Drew-Baehre has been appointed as the organization’s president, effective immediately. » Read More...

Gabriel Farias joins APA Board of Trustees

The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees welcomes Gabriel Farias as its newest member. » Read More...

Strike commences at LKSM Forestry on Vancouver Island

On Friday, June 6, United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937 members went on strike against La-kwa-sa-muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) because of the significant concessions they are demanding. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

The 5th International Conference on Timber Bridges 

June 29, 2025 | Sir Howard Morrison Centre Rotunda, New Zealand » Read More...

Woodrise International Congress 

September 22, 2025 | Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building Vancouver, B.C. » Read More...

Wood Pellet Association of Canada AGM & Conference

September 23, 2025 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, N.S. B3J 3J5 » Read More...