Spotlight
There are still some obstacles to overcome, but
New Skeen CEO Daniel Veniez, in an exlusive interview with LSJ, remain
confident that the operation in northwestern BC can get back on its
feet.
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Linking the
Machine and the Mill A close
computer link between harvesting operations and the mill is resulting in
improved efficiency for a Swedish logging contractor. |
Seizing Logging
Opportunities
BC contractor Lemare Logging seizes business
opportunities, but they carefully make sure they are the right
opportunities. |
Find
Niche Markets Thanks to a series
of upgrades and niche marketing, New Brunswick's Goguen Lumber is
finding its way amidst competitive lumber markets. |
New Planer
Line Provides Flexibility
BC's Houston Forest Products is adding a planer line to achieve
flexibility, cut trim losses and boost sawmill production. |
Waiting for the Upturn
BC'S Canwood Furniture is adding equipment and capacity in anticipation
of an upturn in the furniture market. |
Update on Bark
Board
An update on the commercialization of what could
be a huge residual wood consuming product: bark board. |
New Dates for
Forest Expo
The 2004 edition of the Forest Expo show in Prince
George will have some new features including an expanded added-value
section, and new dates: June 3 to 5. |
Packaging
Wood Residue
Sundance Forest Industries has a neat deal
which sees the wood residue shavings from its sawmill packaged for use
as horse bedding products.
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Guest Column
Borrowing additional money at current low interest rates may be
tempting, but RBC Royal Bank forestry financing specialist Ron Forester
says that financial leverage can be a friend or foe to the logger and
sawmiller. |
A Focus on
Maintenance
Alberta contractor Lyda Logging is succeeding
despite the industry's tough times, thanks to a strong focus on
maintenance, and long-term employees. |
Tech Update:Delimbers and Processors |