by Web Editor | Jan 8, 2014 | News
Conifex Timber Announces Acquisition Of Lignum Forest Products Conifex Timber Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Lignum Forest Products LLP, a private partnership which operates a lumber marketing and distribution...
by Web Editor | Jan 6, 2014 | News
The Weekly Hardwood Review Leading Hardwood Demand Indicator (LHDI)—a forecast of future demand for U.S. hardwood lumber based on residential and commercial construction, import/export trends, inflation levels, and job markets—declined to a nine-month low of 112.1 for...
by Web Editor | Jan 3, 2014 | News
Southwestern Nova Scotia sawmills are running out of logs and need truckloads of timber from the former Bowater timberlands. And the clock is ticking with winter snows followed by spring weight restrictions likely to close roads to heavy logging trucks. “We have to...
by Web Editor | Dec 20, 2013 | News
Canfor Southern Pine To Expand South Carolina Lumber Facility Due to increased global demand for southern yellow pine lumber, Canfor Southern Pine is expanding its existing operations in Darlington County. The $8 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs...
by Web Editor | Dec 18, 2013 | News
After 10 months, the value of B.C.’s softwood lumber exports have broken a new record, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Thomson announced today. To the end of October 2013, the value of total softwood lumber exports to China reached $1.17...
by Web Editor | Dec 16, 2013 | News
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. Members will serve a three-year term of office beginning Jan. 1, 2014. New appointments include manufacturers Charles W. Roady, Columbia Falls, Mont., and Danny White,...