Norbord staff praised for emergency response
Workers at the Norbord wood processing plants in Inverness and Stirling have been praised for their vital role in providing much needed materials during the COVID-19 response. The plants at
Emergency Crews responding to explosion at paper mill in Maine
Androscoggin Mill in Jay pictured in 2018. Photo Courtesy of Verso Corp. On Wednesday a large explosion severely damaged the Androscoggin Mill in Jay, Maine. It is not yet known
Northern Pulp prepared to invest in modernizing mill and revitalizing Nova Scotia’s forestry sector
ABERCROMBIE, NS – Northern Pulp Nova Scotia (Northern Pulp) has requested Nova Scotia Environment issue a timely, well-defined, and outcome-based Environmental Assessment process for its proposed Effluent Treatment Facility (ETF)
Pulp production surging while lumber producers wait on U.S. housing starts
By: Ian Ross The unexpected consumer run on toilet paper during the COVID-19 outbreak has provided an opportunistic teaching point. Derek Nighbor, president-CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada…
Nordic sawmillers reduce production in response to reduced UK demand
Several key Nordic softwood sawmillers have implemented production cutbacks in response to reduced UK demand for sawn timber. Bergs Timber and Södra were two large Nordic sawmillers to make announcements
Fuelwood Become New Agents For Mecanil Grapple Saws And Felling Heads
Mecanil is the manufacturer of high-quality, safe and easy-to-use grapple saws and felling heads for the tree care and forest industry. We have our own patented products such as energy
Metsä Group’s investment projects in Finland progress – the world’s most modern sawmill will be built in Rauma
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has made the decision to build the world’s most modern sawmill in Rauma. The value of the investment is approximately EUR 200 million. Construction
Bayernlift relies on the Woodcracker® CS smart grapple saw for storm damage
The Bayernlift company from Georgensmünd in Middle Franconia (DE) recently decided on a Woodcracker® CS580 smart for attachment to a telescopic loader. The company owns a Merlo telescopic loader, which…
Stora Enso Launches A New Concept For Constructing Office Buildings From Wood
Stora Enso is launching a new building concept that makes it easier for architects, engineers and developers to design office buildings from wood. The concept provides guidance on the use