Global Woodfiber Conference Acquired by RISI
The International Woodfiber Resource and Trade Conference (IWRTC) was purchased by RISI, a leading information provider for the forest products industry.
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RISI Acquires International Woodfiber Resource & Trade Conference
RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announced the acquisition of the International Woodfiber Resource and Trade Conference (IWRTC) from the conference shareholders.
International Paper CEO Named RISI CEO of the Year
John V. Faraci, CEO of International Paper, was named the 2014 North American CEO of the Year by RISI for his leadership, vision and strategic accomplishments.
By
Alex Keown,
July 22, 2014 | 4:18 pm CDT
RISI Announces First Forest Products Investment Conference
RISI, the leading information provider for the forest products industry, today announced that it has partnered with DANA Limited to launch its first Forest Products Investment Conference, to be held January 27-29, 2014, in New York City.
OSB Panel and Wood Pellets in Woodfiber Competition
As Oriented Strand Board capacity is expands with the return of the U.S. housing market - competition rises, along with prices, for wood fiber also used by the growing wood pellet biofuel industry.
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Bill Esler,
September 25, 2013 | 9:46 pm CDT
Increased OSB Capacity Likely to Drive up Woodfiber Prices in US
The return of the US housing market is driving up demand for lumber and wood panel products. In response Oriented Strand Board (OSB) capacity is expected to expand, according to a new study published today by RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry.
Camp joins RISI as senior wood economist
Global forest products industry information provider RISI announced it has hired Wade Camp as senior wood products economist.
AF&PA releases results of two biomass studies
WASHINGTON -- The American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the release of a pair of studies that it said shows federal energy policies can be designed to conserve the high-paying forest products industry jobs that are so critical to rural communities while increasing the supply of woody biomass available to help meet renewable energy production goals.
New Research: U.S. can Preserve Jobs and Expand Renewable Energy by Targeting Wood Residuals, Planting Trees
WASHINGTON – Two new studies commissioned by the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) show that federal energy policies can be designed to conserve the high-paying forest products industry jobs that are so critical to rural communities while increasing the supply of woody biomass available to help meet renewable energy production goals.
