canada

Panel makers combine to create an industry 'major player'

LACHUTE, Quebec - Okaply Industries Ltd. has acquired Vizüsolution Inc. to create what company leaders call a “major player in the production of panel and wood components,

By Larry Adams

Canada to challenge U.S. softwood lumber duties through WTO

Canada will utilize "all of its legal options" to challenge the softwood lumber export duties put in place by the U.S. Department of Commerce late last month.

By Robert Dalheim

Canada wins trade battle; WTO says U.S.-imposed tariffs break rules

The World Trade Organization has ruled that U.S.-imposed duties on Canadian softwood lumber breaks global trading rules.

By Robert Dalheim

Jamison named exec V-P. for Biesse and Intermac in North America

He previously held positions in the company as vice president of sales for the Wood Division and as brand manager for Selco panel saws, Biesse America and Canada.

By Karl D. Forth

Hardwoods Distribution acquires Far West Plywood in California

British Columbia-based Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (HDI) says its subsidiary U.S. subsidiary acquired a plywood distribution firm in Sourthern California.

By Bill Esler

Weinig Holz-Her Canada assigns two to British Columbia sales full time

Weinig Holzher Canada announces an organizational change for Weinig Group products in British Columbia.

By Bill Esler

Superior Cabinets launches next generation of Fusion finishes on MDF

A wire brush effect "elevating the textured cabinet look far beyond other wood-alternative products such as thermofoil, melamine and laminate," says Superior Cabinets.

By Bill Esler