by Working Forest | Feb 13, 2020 | Archives
The novel coronavirus outbreak, combined with an already oversupplied market, resulted in logs backing up at Chinese ports. In response, many forestry companies in New Zealand last week cut back or completely stopped harvesting, leaving some contractors without work....
by Working Forest | Feb 13, 2020 | Archives
TIMES COLONIST — Western Forest Products workers could be called back to work as early as next week, said the head of the integrated forest company. Don Demens, Western’s chief executive, said assuming unionized workers vote this week to ratify a new contract,...
by Working Forest | Feb 13, 2020 | Archives
Waukesha, WI – Global undercarriage supplier Berco, now part of thyssenkrupp’s Forged Technology group, will introduce a new specially-designed line of products for the aftermarket. In addition, Berco extends the Platinum Line which was launched in 2019 with new...
by Working Forest | Feb 13, 2020 | Archives
Ottawa, Ontario — Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued a statement signalling the sector’s serious concern over disruptions to Canada’s rail transport system. “Canada’s forest products sector generates over $73 billion in annual economic activity,...
by Working Forest | Feb 12, 2020 | Archives
CBC NEWS — Thunder Bay is among nine other Canadian cities being recognized for their commitment to urban forestry management by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation. According to a report by CBC News, The Tree...
