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...
by HB Media | Oct 29, 2025 | News
Ben Brydges Appointed Wood-Mizer CEO Wood-Mizer has named Ben Brydges as Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Brydges will guide the company into its next phase of strategic growth and product innovation, strengthening Wood-Mizer’s position as a trusted name...
