by HB Media | Nov 20, 2025 | News
Sierra Pacific Breaks Ground In Eugene Sierra Pacific Industries broke ground on its new state-of-the-art sawmill in Eugene, Ore. in early November. SPI’s Oregon crews joined in celebrating the placement of the first column—the start of what will soon be a nearly...
by HB Media | Nov 11, 2025 | News
Brunette Machinery Acquires Salem Machinery Brunette Machinery Co. Inc. announced its asset purchase of Salem Equipment Inc., a longtime leading U.S. manufacturer of sawmill machinery. According to Brunette Machinery, the acquisition strengthens the company’s North...
by HB Media | Nov 11, 2025 | News
Hampton Lumber Breaks Ground On South Carolina Sawmill In early November Hampton Lumber officials welcomed South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and other dignitaries for a groundbreaking ceremony at Hampton’s new sawmill in Allendale County, SC. “We appreciate the...
by HB Media | Nov 11, 2025 | News
West Fraser To Idle Mills In Georgia, British Columbia West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. announced in early November it will permanently close both its Augusta, Ga. and 100 Mile House, British Columbia sawmills by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down. The...
by HB Media | Nov 7, 2025 | News
Oregon State To Host Lumber Drying Workshop Oregon State University in Corvallis will host “How to Dry Lumber for Quality and Profit” on December 16-18, 2025. This is the 76th annual offering of such a workshop for kiln operators, supervisors, and other mill...
by HB Media | Nov 6, 2025 | News
USNR Parent Company Acquires Norwood Sawmills USNR, a global supplier in wood processing technologies, is pleased to announce that Norwood Industries, a supplier of portable sawmills, has joined its corporate family. Norwood will operate as an independent sister...
