by Working Forest | Oct 29, 2018 | Archives
In the Finnish mechanical and chemical forest industry, three million tonnes of softwood bark are produced annually, presently mainly used for energy production. Using a method developed by VTT, a high yield of pure tannins can be extracted from the bark for use as a...
by Working Forest | Oct 29, 2018 | Archives
Canfor reported operating income of $201.8 million for the third quarter of 2018, down $80.3 million from reported operating income of $282.1 million for the second quarter of 2018, with the decline reflecting lower operating earnings in both the lumber and pulp and...
by Working Forest | Oct 29, 2018 | Archive Articles, Articles
Wood-Mizer has introduced two new bandsaw blade options with 1” and 1 ¼” tooth spacing to satisfy the needs of high production, high horsepower resaw and sawmill operations. The new blade tooth spacing options further expand the industry-leading Wood-Mizer range that...
by Working Forest | Oct 23, 2018 | Archives
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO — A 100% First Nations owned and operated company based in Thunder Bay has received province-wide recognition. It was officially announced on Thursday, October 18, 2018 that the Agoke Development Corporation (Agoke) was the recipient of the...
by Working Forest | Oct 23, 2018 | Archives
TORONTO — Ontario’s Government for the People is taking concrete measures to make Ontario open for business, grow the economy and help create and protect good jobs across the province. Jim Wilson, Ontario’s Minister Responsible for Red Tape and Regulatory...
