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Deurotech Group wins further orders in Latin America
The Deurotech Group has furthered its supply track record in Latin America by winning latest orders from Arauco Group for impregnation and resin production equipment.
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The Deurotech Group has furthered its supply track record in Latin America by winning latest orders from Arauco Group for impregnation and resin production equipment.
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Tolko nears completion of OSB plant rebuild
Canadian wood-based panels producer Tolko is aiming to complete rebuilding of its OSB mill in High Prairie, Alberta by the end of 2023.
Canadian wood-based panels producer Tolko is aiming to complete rebuilding of its OSB mill in High Prairie, Alberta by the end of 2023.
Kronospan to buy Roseburg’s Simsboro particleboard plant
Kronospan has announced plans to buy Roseburg Forest Products’ Simsboro, LA, particleboard facility.
Kronospan has announced plans to buy Roseburg Forest Products’ Simsboro, LA, particleboard facility.
West Fraser reports recovering OSB demand in US during Q2
Panel products giant West Fraser says its OSB business saw recovering demand during Q2, giving it sufficient confidence to increase its North American OSB shipments guidance for 2023.
Panel products giant West Fraser says its OSB business saw recovering demand during Q2, giving it sufficient confidence to increase its North American OSB shipments guidance for 2023.
Huber opts for site in Mississippi for sixth panel mill
US panels producer Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW) plans to build a new OSB mill in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
US panels producer Huber Engineered Woods LLC (HEW) plans to build a new OSB mill in Noxubee County, Mississippi.
Roseburg Forest Products orders MDF plant from Siempelkamp
US panel producer Roseburg Forest Products has placed an order with Siempelkamp to support a new MDF plant in southern Oregon.
US panel producer Roseburg Forest Products has placed an order with Siempelkamp to support a new MDF plant in southern Oregon.
Roseburg Announces Historic US$700m investment
Roseburg Forest Products has announced that it plans to invest US$700m over the next four years to upgrade and expand its panel manufacturing operations in Southern Oregon.
Roseburg Forest Products has announced that it plans to invest US$700m over the next four years to upgrade and expand its panel manufacturing operations in Southern Oregon.
Huber Engineered Woods drops Minnesota new OSB mill plan due to permit delays
Huber Engineered Woods says delays in gaining permits for a new OSB mill in Minnesota had led it to withdraw its plans there and switch to another US state instead.
Huber Engineered Woods says delays in gaining permits for a new OSB mill in Minnesota had led it to withdraw its plans there and switch to another US state instead.
West Fraser sees Q4 earnings dip, but healthy full-year results
The world’s largest OSB producer West Fraser saw a sharp moderating of its performance in the fourth quarter of 2002 as more challenging market conditions started to bite.
The world’s largest OSB producer West Fraser saw a sharp moderating of its performance in the fourth quarter of 2002 as more challenging market conditions started to bite.
Siempelkamp wins order from US door manufacturer Steves & Sons Inc
US door manufacturer Steves & Sons Inc has placed an order with Siempelkamp for two forming and press lines for the production of door skins made from thin MDF and HDF.
US door manufacturer Steves & Sons Inc has placed an order with Siempelkamp for two forming and press lines for the production of door skins made from thin MDF and HDF.
Dieffenbacher to supply continuous OSB line in rebuild of fire-hit Tolko High Prairie mill
Tolko Industries Ltd has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply the core components of a CEBRO smart OSB plant for its production facility in High Prairie, Alberta, Canada.
Tolko Industries Ltd has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply the core components of a CEBRO smart OSB plant for its production facility in High Prairie, Alberta, Canada.
Biele boosts Louisiana Pacific shake profile production plant in Canada
Louisiana Pacific and handling machinery & press specialist Biele Group have successfully implemented their first project consisting of a shake profile production line in Swan Valley, Manitoba, Canada.
Louisiana Pacific and handling machinery & press specialist Biele Group have successfully implemented their first project consisting of a shake profile production line in Swan Valley, Manitoba, Canada.
British Columbia’s falling timber availability prompts West Fraser to reduce output at BC facilities
Timber shortages in British Columbia have been partly blamed for West Fraser’s decision to curtail production at two sawmills and a plywood plant in the province.
Timber shortages in British Columbia have been partly blamed for West Fraser’s decision to curtail production at two sawmills and a plywood plant in the province.
West Fraser posts another strong set of results
The world’s largest OSB producer West Fraser has reported another strong set of results, posting adjusted EBITDA of US$762m for Q2.
The world’s largest OSB producer West Fraser has reported another strong set of results, posting adjusted EBITDA of US$762m for Q2.
West Fraser Q1 sales and profits going strong
Leading global OSB and lumber manufacturer West Fraser has reported a boost in sales and earnings in Q1, compared to Q4, 2021.
Leading global OSB and lumber manufacturer West Fraser has reported a boost in sales and earnings in Q1, compared to Q4, 2021.
Roseburg particleboard and TFL plant invests in latest value-adding technology
Roseburg’s Missoula Composites plant has continued its long process of site investment into 2022 with the installation of new technology.
Roseburg’s Missoula Composites plant has continued its long process of site investment into 2022 with the installation of new technology.
West Fraser completes acquisition of Georgia Pacific OSB mill in South Carolina
West Fraser Timber Co Ltd has completed the acquisition of Georgia Pacific’s idled OSB mill near Allendale, South Carolina.
West Fraser Timber Co Ltd has completed the acquisition of Georgia Pacific’s idled OSB mill near Allendale, South Carolina.
North American panel producers join together in Climate Positive Now initiative
North American wood-based panels and surfacing producers are joining together under the Climate Positive Now banner to promote the sustainability benefits of decorative wood panels.
North American wood-based panels and surfacing producers are joining together under the Climate Positive Now banner to promote the sustainability benefits of decorative wood panels.
CPA vaccine mandate survey shows panel industry concerns
US wood panel manufacturers have expressed concern about potential production disruption coming from President Joe Biden’s proclamation stipulating mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all US companies with more than for 100 employees.
US wood panel manufacturers have expressed concern about potential production disruption coming from President Joe Biden’s proclamation stipulating mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all US companies with more than for 100 employees.
CPA cancels Fall Meeting due to increase in Covid cases
The Composite Panel Association (CPA) has cancelled its Fall Meeting due to the increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations associated with the Delta variant.
The Composite Panel Association (CPA) has cancelled its Fall Meeting due to the increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations associated with the Delta variant.