North American log exports to Asia over the past several years have boosted profitability for timberland owners while challenging the domestic solid wood sector mainly in northwestern US and Coastal British Columbia.

More than 50,000 visitors from 72 countries explored the most recent developments in the forestry industry during INTERFORST 2014 held in Munich from July 16-20.

The new PalmScope from General is a full-featured pocket-sized video inspection system, built to survive harsh environments and rigorous tasks.

A free online program from Ontario-based Optimalon Software provides new options for cutting rectangular panels.

Optimalon Software launched a new version of a free web-based application that provides cutting optimization for rectangular panels.

The Canadian government is investing in multiple skills programs to help youths learn marketable trade skills, including cabinet making shop through a program with Quebec-based Integr'action jeunesse.

When the General Tools & Instruments MMD8P moisture meter ($199) showed up to be reviewed, I was excited. I have moisture issues with wood – it seems like it’s always too wet to use and I don’t want to wait.

The second quarter ended May 31st yielded good growth, driven by our strategy rooted in innovation, market development and the acquisitions Richelieu efficiently integrate by creating sales and operational synergies.

Judy and Dwight Batts of Macclesfield, NC, have been named 2014 National Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year by the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program of the American Forest Foundation.

Forty-five companies have signed on to exhibit at the International Woodworking Fair in the past 60 days, reports IWF 2014 show management. The wood industry's largest trade show takes place Aug. 20-23, 2014 in Atlanta.