Optimizing dust safety in sawmills
͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     
About Us

View As Webpage  | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
@{mv_date_MMM d, yyyy}@

 
 
 
Super Spotlight
Brought to you by Valutec Wood Dryers Inc
Our TC continuous kilns provide high quality, fast drying processes, low energy consumption and flexibility. All covered in stainless steel. Learn more
 
 
 
Editor's Note 
 
Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about OFIA's response to increased U.S. duties, optimizing dust safety, the latest telematics trends and solutions, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
News 
 
#TITLE#

OFIA responds to increased U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber

The Ontario Forest Industries Association expresses concern regarding the decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to significantly increase duties on Canadian softwood lumber.


Big duty hikes hit softwood lumber

Already-subdued softwood lumber demand was further restrained by previous and upcoming duty hikes on Canadian softwood lumber, as well as lukewarm trends in broader economic indices. 


Some forestry operations allowed on N.B. Crown land overnight

Some industry is being allowed to return to Crown lands following a little more than a week of disruption due to tinder dry conditions and ongoing wildfires.


 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
#TITLE#

Trusted Partner In Drying Systems

PDI offers complete energy system plants, designed by our in-house engineering team and trusted by producers across the globe. Our team of engineers and construction partners can design, build, and start up everything from a basic dryer furnace up to a fully-functional cogeneration plant and everything in between.

Our facilities can utilize solid fuel, natural gas, or propane. Our engineering team custom designs fuel handling systems, thermal recovery plants, and fully integrates the facility for optimum energy recovery from your fuel.

» Learn more
 
Featured 
 
#TITLE#

Keeping fleets connected with the latest telematics solutions

Telematics services continuing to evolve. » Register now...
 
#TITLE#

Optimizing dust safety

As sawmills and other wood products manufacturers across Canada identified the additional value in using 100 per cent of the log – both monetary and societal – they’ve also acknowledged the additional precautions needed to ensure operations remain safe. » Read More...
 
 
News 
 

Osoyoos Indian Band leads wildfire risk reduction project at Mount Baldy Ski Hill

The Osoyoos Indian Band, in collaboration with Siya Forestry and supported by the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, has launched a wildfire risk reduction project on Mount Baldy Ski Hill that aims to strengthen community safety, enhance ecological health, and reimagine forestry through Indigenous values. » Read More...

Paperboard Packaging Alliance reveals 2025 Student Design Challenge finalists

The Paperboard Packaging Alliance recently announced the finalists of its 2025 Student Design Challenge. » Read More...

B.C. Forest Practices Board to audit forestry operations near Pemberton

The Forest Practices Board will conduct an audit of Tsetspa7 Forestry Limited Partnership's Forest Licence A83924 in the Sea to Sky Natural Resource District. » Read More...

 
Products 
 
#TITLE#

Tigercat 1055D Forwarder lands in Europe

Tigercat Industries launched the new TCi 1055D forwarder at 2025 FOREXPO in France. The machine attracted a great deal of attention during the two-day event. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

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...

Alberta Forest Products Association AGM & Conference

September 24, 2025 | Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Jasper, Alberta » Read More...