Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, with the overall economy achieving a 26th consecutive month of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business. Wood products was one of few that fell back,
DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec – New tooling for processing solid wood, including a product entered for the IWF Challengers Awards, will be displayed by Peak Toolworks at Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO). The three-day event takes place Oct. 27-29 at the Centrexpo Cogeco.
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – The July 25 fire that raged through the Timber Products particleboard mill is being assessed to determine if future operations will be possible at the site. Until then, the Sutter Creek, Calif., facility will remain closed.
Timber Products said it is investigating the damage to the site to assess its options moving forward.
Tampa, Fla.-based cabinet company has completed its expansion to its headquarters and distribution center. Innovation Cabinetry built out a new facility and doubled the number of employees.
U.S. imports of hardwood plywood have grown 45% year-to-date through May. However, this is lower than the 60% year-to-date growth through April, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Canfor Corporation plans to invest approximately $210 million to build a new, state-of-the-art sawmill complex in southern Alabama. The new facility, anticipated to open in 2024, will replace a mill in Mobile, Ala..