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Columbia Forest Products Publishes French-Language Grading Guide
Updated: 03/08/2013 10:44:00 AM
Columbia Forest Products has published a French-language edition of its popular desk reference guide, the Hardwood Plywood Grading Guide: A Guide to Understanding Popular Hardwood Plywood Face Veneer Grades.
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How to Keep Your Lumber Cost Low
By Rick Hill | Updated: 03/06/2013 8:13:00 PM
The most expensive raw material in most wood manufacturing plants is the lumber. Keeping a handle on the recently rising market and a steady supply are essential to staying profitable.
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Strong Oak Demand, Price Increases
By Andy Johnson | Updated: 03/05/2013 8:53:00 AM
Expanding residential flooring sales in North America and exploding Chinese consumer demand for American oak in flooring and other furnishings will drive additional red oak price increases.
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U.S. Hardwood Exports Just Miss Record in 2012
Updated: 02/28/2013 3:20:00 PM
U.S. hardwood lumber exports totaled 94 million board feet (MMBF) in December 2012, an 18% increase over December 2011. Total 2012 exports were up 10% from 2011 to 1.32 billion board feet, just 0.4% shy of the 2006 record.
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Lumber Coalition Attacks British Columbia Log Export Fees
Posted by Bill Esler | Updated: 02/28/2013 4:54:00 AM
The U.S. Lumber Coalition says it is "seriously concerned" by British Columbia's 20 percent bump in "fee in lieu of domestic manufacturing," a tarrif on log exports that takes effect on March 1.
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Teragren Introduces Xcora 0.6mm Strand Bamboo Veneer
Updated: 02/27/2013 8:23:00 PM
Teragren, a manufacturer of bamboo flooring, panels, veneer and worktops, today introduced the company's new 0.6mm Xcora Strand bamboo veneer.
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Lightweight Panel: Homag’s Status Report
Updated: 02/27/2013 8:04:00 AM
At Ligna 2013, more durable lightweight panel will see growing interest, with applications for closets, cabinetry, and interiors of recreational vehicles.
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