by Working Forest | Jan 23, 2019 | Archives
The organizing committee of the Montréal Wood Convention has announced that the Canadian Football League (CFL) legend Michael “Pinball” Clemons will be the keynote speaker during the lunch on March 20th. Few people exemplify the qualities of personal...
by Working Forest | Jan 23, 2019 | Archives
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes federal decision to have the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) investigate supply chain failures in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. Canada’s forest products sector relies on an efficient and reliable...
by Working Forest | Jan 23, 2019 | Archives
North American total forest products railroad freight was 0.5% higher in 2018 from a year ago to 916,777 carloads, the Assn of American Railroads (AAR) reported. Volume in 2017 was 1.7% lower from 2016 at 912,295 carloads, including pulp and paper, lumber and wood...
by Working Forest | Jan 23, 2019 | Archives
The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs held a hearing in Dryden on Monday, January 21, 2019 regarding Pre-Budget Consultations. The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) presented to the Standing Committee and believes that by working with...
by Working Forest | Jan 21, 2019 | Archives
Husqvarna, has unveiled the company’s next generation of 50cc chainsaws for professional loggers and arborists, the Husqvarna 550 XP Mark II and the 545 Mark II. The chainsaws are redesigned from scratch, resulting in a new level of cutting capacity, maneuverability...
