Spotlight
BC-based forest company Canfor has a unique
strategy to fight the US countervail-rather than curtail lumber
production, it is ramping it up.
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Automated log home production
Lake Country Homes moves into automated log home
production with equipment from sawmill equipment manufacturer Optimil. |
Value-added
with pre-finishing
Medium-sized producer Wynndel Box & Lumber
moves into the value-added market with a pre-finishing facility.
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The do's and
dont's of tanks
A look at what you need to be aware of with
regulations governing portable fuel tanks. |
New Morgan
Skidder
The new Morgan SX 706 skidder proves its
versatility for contractor Dwayne Holmes and Grizzly West Logging. |
New Markets for treated
wood?
A new wood preservation method could open new
markets for treated wood.
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Eye-Popping
production
Quebec's Industries Perron has a finger-jointed
stud mill that has some eye-popping production numbers. |
Blasting the
bark
A new tree girdling tool-called the
Barkblaster-is getting positive feedback from the industry. |
Column - Industry Watch
Stock Market problems could hamper much-needed
investment in the forest industry. |
Tech Update
We review the latest Satellite and Remote
communications products and services. |
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Wynndel
Wynndel looks to improve breakdown equipment, and,
low interest rates help Canadian lumber producers. |