CO2 released during irrigation with lake water

In a new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus, researchers have discovered a surprising new source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions—bicarbonates hidden in the lake water used to irrigate local orchards. “We have been studying the carbon content of soil for some time,”...

John Deere Forestry Marks Manufacturing Milestone

LANGLEY, BC — Achieving yet another manufacturing milestone, John Deere commemorated the production of its 5,000th Forestry Swing Machine, a 2656G Log Loader, with a special ceremony at the John Deere-Hitachi Specialty Products (DHSP) factory. Held on the morning of...

Canfor reports strong results for 2018

Canfor Corporation generated strong financial results in 2018 with reported operating income of $608.6 million, the highest operating earnings in over 10 years, and up $51.2 million, or 9%, from 2017. Reported annual results include record-high pulp and paper segment...

Komatsu acquires TimberPro

Komatsu America Corp. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TimberPro, Inc. The acquisition is expected to close on April 1st, 2019, subject to completion of the closing conditions. Established in 2002, TimberPro is a Wisconsin-based...