The launch of Groupe BNG Éco Modulaire: A chat with William Lebel
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Hello, this is Andrew Snook with your news of the week. In today’s newsletter read about the launch of Groupe BNG Éco Modulaire, Element5 expanding mass timber production in Ontario, and more! Happy reading!
- Andrew Snook, Editor
 
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Labour Day brings usual softness of lumber prices

The lumber market was full of mixed signals this week.


Element5 expands mass timber production in Ontario

Invest Ontario is supporting Element5’s $107-million investment to expand its mass timber operations in St. Thomas, Ont.


John Deere expands Operations Center experience with new customer e-commerce capabilities

Enhancing on-the-job convenience and expanding customer accessibility to machine data, John Deere unveils new user capabilities within John Deere Operations Center.


 
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Get Pulp Quality Chips from a Wide Variety of Wastewood

Kadant Carmanah’s Straight Knife Drum (SKD) Chipper turns sawmill and planermill residuals into uniform pulp-grade chips—from trim ends and solid wood to overs—without compromise. Its robust, high-inertia drum absorbs feed surges with ease, while straight knives and internal screen grate tolerances provide site-level fine tuning across diverse input streams. With configurable knife pockets (2, 4, or 6) and selectable RPM between 600 and 900 via custom belt and sheave setups, the SKD adapts effortlessly to specific throughput demands. The chipper accepts both standard plate and replaceable keyway-style knives, featuring dual reusable edges that can be honed for extended life. Built to last for years, the SKD delivers reliability, efficiency, and operational value at every turn.

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The launch of Groupe BNG Éco Modulaire: A chat with William Lebel

On July 31, Boisaco, La coopérative forestière Nord-Côtière, and Éric Gagnon signed a shareholder agreement leading to the creation of Groupe BNG Éco Modulaire Inc. » Register now...
 
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Siya Forestry: A commercial thinning project to balance timber use and cultural values

Siya Forestry, an Osoyoos Indian Band-owned company, is beginning its first commercial thinning project, a silviculture treatment where selected trees will be harvested and utilized, leaving the strongest trees behind to continue to grow. » Read More...
 
 
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Built for the Toughest Jobs: The Rotochopper B-66L Horizontal Grinder

The Rotochopper B-66L horizontal grinder is built to handle the toughest grinding jobs, from large-scale mulch production to storm debris management and land clearing. With outstanding performance and efficiency, the B-66L ensures consistent results through these key features and options:

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News 
 

Free RESCON online summit will examine how to tackle Ontario’s housing crisis

Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack, along with a roster of prominent construction industry experts, professionals and stakeholders, will be speaking at a free, virtual housing summit being hosted by the Residential Construction Council of Ontario on Sept. 24 to discuss fixes to the province’s housing supply crisis. » Read More...

WPAC Conference panel session focuses on safe biomass storage

The upcoming Wood Pellet Association of Canada Conference taking place from September 23 to 24 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront will feature a panel session dedicated to the safe storage of biomass. » Read More...

Scaling Up Bio 2025 coming to Ottawa

The 10th annual edition of Scaling Up Bio 2025 is coming to Ottawa on Nov. 12 to 14, 2025 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. » 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...