MacBeath Hardwood has promoted MG Gutierrez to the position of vice president, regional manager, Northern California.

The Kebony technology modifies sustainably sourced softwoods by heating the wood with a bio-based liquid.

SmartLam recently received $3 million from the Maine Technology Institute, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to growing innovation and employment opportunities within the state.

Shipments of particleboard and MDF in 2017 totaled 5.560 BSF for the year, an increase of 0.9 percent over 2016.

The stairs have about 170 steps, and are made out of Kebony wood, an eco-friendly material designed to be durable.

Chinese buyers want red oak, white oak, hickory and cherry.

The group comprised representatives from Kleiberit, Leuco and Weinig. The itinerary included meetings with state organizations as well as visits to oil mill operators and other companies.

Sierra Pacific, one of the largest lumber producers in the United States, has been fined $112,000 for safety violations following the death of a worker.

Egger Group has announced that the acquisition of the Masisa plant in Concordia, Argentina, from the Chilean Masisa S.A. has been successfully completed.

Greg Kooistra, Watson’s vice president of product and operations, recently spoke about Watson’s push for transparency in materials.