by Dawn Killough | Apr 28, 2026 | 2026, Harvesting, March/April 2026, Steep Slope, TimberWest Magazine
DEARY, Idaho – Justin Everhart and his company, JEM Forestry, have earned a reputation for taking on the “worst of the worst” in terms of site conditions. “We’ve gotten good at working on the steepest, wettest, slipperiest sites,” said Everhart. JEM Forestry is based...
by Forestnet | Apr 28, 2026 | 2026, March/April 2026, New Technology, Sawmill, TimberWest Magazine
MADRAS, Oregon – Bright Wood has benefitted in recent years from upgrading its scanners at four plants for cut operations with USNR technology and its latest AI (artificial intelligence) assisted scanners. The company has seven of the USNR scanners in operation and...
by Forestnet | Apr 28, 2026 | 2026, March/April 2026, New Technology, Research & Innovation, Sawmill, Supplier Newsline, TimberWest Magazine
EUGENE, Oregon – States Industries, a leading manufacturer of decorative hardwood panels and components, is reaping the benefits of investing in robotic equipment in recent years. The company partnered with 7robotics for a custom robotic drilling and screwing system....
by Forestnet | Apr 28, 2026 | 2026, Industry News, March/April 2026, TimberWest Magazine
EUGENE, Oregon – Professionals in the forestry industry gathered for three days of networking, education, and social activities at the 88th annual Oregon Logging Conference in February. This year’s event at the Lane Events Center and Fairground drew more exhibitors,...
by Forestnet | Apr 28, 2026 | 2026, Industry News, March/April 2026, TimberWest Magazine
LUMBER PRICING, MARKET TRENDS There were more mill closings in late 2025 and early 2026 than openings in North America in general. There are several mill openings planned for 2026, including sawmill and OSB investments in the U.S. South. U.S. hunger for imported...
