by Web Editor | Aug 30, 2017 | News
Texans forced from their flooded homes by unprecedented water levels may get help rebuilding from a Canadian forestry company. Seth Kursman, a vice president with Resolute Forest Products, has committed to sending a rail car full of lumber to Houston once the...
by Web Editor | Aug 24, 2017 | The Issues
Strength In Numbers Article by David Abbott, Senior Associate Editor, Timber Processing September 2017 Although published from North America, Timber Processing is actually an international magazine. Since late 2009, a portion of our readership has been in European...
by Web Editor | Aug 23, 2017 | News
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have discovered a way to kill destructive pests, such as the emerald ash borer, in wood for pallets and other shipping components. John Janowiak, professor of wood products engineering, and Kelli Hoover, professor of...
by Web Editor | Aug 21, 2017 | News
U.S. Houses Are Using More Russian Lumber, Thanks To Canada Dispute Russia has emerged as one of the winners from the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S over lumber. The U.S. is importing more softwood lumber from overseas after it slapped tariffs on Canadian...
by Web Editor | Aug 14, 2017 | News
Roofs made from wood are one or the rarest roof types to find around these days, as concrete slab and shingles take over, according to Choice Solutions Roofing and Exteriors Co. In Oklahoma City. Wood is not seen as strong as some other materials when it comes to...
by Web Editor | Aug 11, 2017 | News
Fire Burns Idaho Lumber Mill Fire erupted at a sawmill along U.S. Highway 95 Wednesday morning, sending plumes of black smoke into the air and suspending operations as firefighters arrived. There were no reports of injuries. Employees were on break when the fire...