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Competition Drives Oregon Mill Investments

To be competitive in the wood products industry, companies must stay on the cutting edge. But to get to the forefront, wood products companies must invest in their production facilities to increase automation and efficiency, and to lower manufacturing costs, experts...

Stimson Lumber Invests In Oregon Sawmill

Stimson Lumber Company recently invested $5.5 million for mechanical upgrades at its Tillamook, Ore. stud mill. An estimated 5%, or $275,000, was spent in Tillamook County on local contractors, helping to boost the local economy. Plant Manager Chris Stirk described...