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Woodworking Industry News

GP updates plans for its multi-million dollar project at Clarendon OSB plant

Georgia-Pacific is working on its $40 million addition to the oriented strand board (OSB) facility in Alcolu, S.C.

By Larry Adams, August 16, 2022 | 4:56 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Georgia-Pacific expanding markets and mills

A $500 million expansion of a mill Green Bay, Wis., is just the latest in investments in Georgia-Pacific facilities and businesses.

By Larry Adams, July 25, 2022 | 11:01 am CDT

Canadian News

Repairs to fire damaged OSB plant expected to take several more weeks

Fire damage and repair options are still being evaluated at the Tolko High Prairie oriented strand board facility, and it is anticipated that it will take several weeks to determine the detailed repair plans and the timing for a restart.

By Larry Adams, June 7, 2022 | 3:17 pm CDT

Canadian News

OSB plant in process of clean up after fire that injured one

Tolko Industries says damage and repairs are ongoing after a May 20 fire May 20 at the OSB plant west of High Prairie.

By Larry Adams, May 30, 2022 | 1:02 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

New OSB plant approved by town leaders

The city council of Cohasset City, Minn., has unanimously approved plans for Huber Engineered Woods to build a new OSB manufacturing plant.

By Larry Adams, March 10, 2022 | 1:22 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

West Fraser commits to emissions reductions through science

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has committed to set science-based targets to achieve near-term greenhouse gas ("GHG") reductions across all its operations located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.

By Larry Adams, February 22, 2022 | 5:17 pm CST

Architectural Products

Huber Engineered Woods revises environmental assessment for $440 million OSB plant

After receiving criticisms about its plans to build a new OSB plant in Minnesota, the company revised its environmnetal assessment that it says will make the facility operate in a net carbon benefit.

By Larry Adams, January 31, 2022 | 3:09 pm CST

Technology

Abu Dhabi plant manufactures OSB from date palm fronds

On Dec.14, 2021, the Al Talah Board company from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, produced its first branded “Desert Board” on a new Dieffenbacher plant using recycled date palm tree waste to manufacture OSB boards.

By Larry Adams, January 19, 2022 | 4:12 pm CST

Woodworking Industry News

West Fraser to acquire and restart OSB mill

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire Georgia Pacific's oriented strand board (OSB) mill near Allendale, South Carolina, for approximately $280 million.

By Larry Adams, October 26, 2021 | 8:05 am CDT

Panel Supply

APA website features OSB and plywood for cabinets and furniture

APA-The Engineered Wood Association, updated its PerformancePanels.com website to include information about the recently enacted EPA formaldehyde regulations, and industrial applications for plywood and OSB (oriented strand board), including furniture, cabinets, and construction-related panels.

By Bill Esler, November 2, 2016 | 1:27 pm CDT

osb

GP updates plans for its multi-million dollar project at Clarendon OSB plant

Georgia-Pacific expanding markets and mills

Repairs to fire damaged OSB plant expected to take several more weeks

OSB plant in process of clean up after fire that injured one

New OSB plant approved by town leaders

West Fraser commits to emissions reductions through science

Huber Engineered Woods revises environmental assessment for $440 million OSB plant

Abu Dhabi plant manufactures OSB from date palm fronds

West Fraser to acquire and restart OSB mill

APA website features OSB and plywood for cabinets and furniture

Registration now open for WCMA 2023 European plant tour event

Enviva issues statement following destructive storms and tornadoes in Mississippi

Cabot stain announces 2032 Trend of the Year

CMA celebrates 25 years with three-day event

Hoover Treated Wood Products to construct new facility

New ownership for high-end architectural millwork company

Ultrapan to introduce deep emboss designs at Closets Expo

Hooker Furnishings rebrands Sam Moore product line