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Deurotech Group wins further orders in Latin America
08 February, 2024
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
Friday, December 01, 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
Thursday, November 16, 2023 Kronospan has announced plans to buy Roseburg Forest Products’ Simsboro, LA, particleboard facility.
West Fraser reports recovering OSB demand in US during Q2
Wednesday, August 16, 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
Monday, June 19, 2023 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
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 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
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 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
Friday, February 24, 2023 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
Friday, February 17, 2023 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
Tuesday, February 07, 2023 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
Thursday, January 19, 2023 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
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 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
Friday, August 19, 2022 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
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 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
Monday, May 09, 2022 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
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 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
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 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
Monday, November 22, 2021 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
Monday, October 18, 2021 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
Thursday, September 23, 2021 The Composite Panel Association (CPA) has cancelled its Fall Meeting due to the increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations associated with the Delta variant.

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