Canadian lumber giant West Fraser will expand five of its sawmills in the southern U.S. as its sales boom.

OTTAWA, Ontario – Canada has started collecting provisional duties on upholstered seating products manufactured in China and Vietnam of up to 295.9% and 101.5% respectively following an investigation into unfair pricing by the Canada Border Services Agency (CSBA).

Homag said the acquisition further expands its presence in the solid wood sector.

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces announced it has acquired Flagg Inc., a wholesale distributor to the building and remodeling industry.

Inscape Corp., a manufacturer of office furniture, entered into a new $15 million senior credit facility with FrontWell Capital Partners Inc. to repay existing indebtedness, finance new capital equipment, and for general working capital purposes.

OTTAWA and WASHINGTON -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced a partnership with five urban forestry groups to develop an SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard. SFI will work with American Forests, Arbor Day Foundation, the International Society of Arboriculture, the Society of Municipal Arborists, and Tree Canada. The new standard would be developed for North America and potentially globally. It would establish criteria for urban forest sustainability, likeily including urban wood utilization.

Europe’s demand for wood pellet is expected to increase by 30 to 40 percent over the next five years, according to a new report released by Wood Resources International (WRI). 

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association has launched monthly virtual roundtable events for 2021.

During the May 11-13 event, industry experts will discuss effective solutions for readying your production, people, and business with the newest innovations in woodworking.

Dozeman has more than 10 years of experience at Stiles Machinery, with roles in E-tech and as a Product Specialist.