WWP June 2011
In This Issue
Biomass research gains ground: $42 million granted
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) have earmarked $42 million to help fund eight research projects in bioenergy and biobased products, including the harvest, transport and preprocessing of biomass feedstocks.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
August 16, 2011 | 9:11 am CDT
Pacific Coast Maple
Sponsored by: Weyerhaeuser Hardwoods
By
Jo-Ann Kaiser,
August 16, 2011 | 9:11 am CDT
Tech Tour: Italian Firms Push the Limits
Italy’s most advanced wood operations openedtheir plants to U.S. wood industry visitors.
By
Laurel Didier,
August 16, 2011 | 9:11 am CDT
ModuForm's Case for Intelligent Storage & Retrieval
Massachusetts-based ModuForm uses robotics to streamline its material handling.
By
Michaelle Bradford,
August 16, 2011 | 9:11 am CDT
Don’t Become a Wood ComDust Statistic
Last month’s fatal explosion at a Chinese factory that makes Apple’s iPad2 thrust combustible dust onto the international stage of workplace safety concerns.
By
Rich Christianson,
August 16, 2011 | 9:11 am CDT
The Wood Industry of the Future: Predictions for the Plant, the Office
Change is occurring rapidly in the wood products industry, not only with regards to products and layouts for the home and office, but in the woodworking plant itself. It is in the plant that we see already how new technology is enabling companies to do more with less — manufacturing faster and with less waste in the process.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
August 16, 2011 | 9:11 am CDT
AWFS Fair Show Planner
Coverage in the AWFS Show Planner includes a look at the awards programs, seminar information and an exhibitors’ list.
