by Working Forest | Mar 25, 2020 | Archives
NAHB — New home sales were solid in February before challenges associated with the coronavirus set in on the economy. Contracts for new, single-family home sales declined slightly in February by 4% to a 756,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate according to...
by Working Forest | Mar 25, 2020 | Archives
US and Canadian softwood lumber demand remained high this week, but stocking wholesalers and resellers struggled with issues around the need to quarantine and keep social distance for their staff, according to Madison’s Lumber Reporter. Sawmills and lumber producers...
by Working Forest | Mar 25, 2020 | Archives
WASHINGTON, Reuters — The U.S. International Trade Commission has made a final determination that dumped and subsidized imports of wood cabinets and vanities from China were harming American producers, locking in steep U.S. tariffs for five years. The United...
by Working Forest | Mar 24, 2020 | Archives
KINGSEY FALLS, QC,CNW Telbec/ – Cascades Inc provides an update regarding the evolving COVID-19 landscape. Together with prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees, Cascades is adhering to the guidelines provided by government officials in Canada and...
by Working Forest | Mar 24, 2020 | Archives
Equipment Journal — Various forms of construction, mining and forestry are included in Ontario’s list of essential services, as the province moves to close businesses in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, March 23, Premier Doug Ford announced...