There will be even less emphasis and profit for the sawmill to make the hardwood log entirely into lumber, which in turn will mean that lumber availability will shrink.

A number of factors, primarily economic, will drive demand for railroad ties, according to James C. Gauntt, executive director of the Railway Tie Association.

Gene Wengert, the Wood Dr., comments on the railroad tie situation.

Norfolk Southern Railway, one of the largest railroads in the U.S., says it must replace millions of wooden railroad ties under its tracks, claiming they’re degrading at a faster rate than expected.

Stella-Jones Reports 2014 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results Fourteenth consecutive year of growth in net income - Sales of $1.25 billion, up 23.6% from $1.01 billion last year. Net income up 12.2% to $103.8 million,

Koppers Inc. Announces Completion of Legal Entity Reorganization and Delay of North American CMC Capital Project

Railroad tie and treated wood manufacturer Koppers Inc., a unit of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), will offer through a private placement $400 in senior notes due 2020. The purpose is to refund debt.

Koppers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), announced today that it is proposing an offering through a private placement of $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2020

Railroad tie and utility pole manufacturer Koppers Holdings Inc. posted an 11 percent increase of $44.9 million in sales for the third quarter over the same quarter last year.

Railroad tie manufacturer Koppers reported an 11 percent increase in sales during the third quarter of 2014.