by Working Forest | Jan 11, 2018 | Archives
In a wide-ranging trade complaint to the World Trade Organization which was made public on Jan. 10, the Government of Canada cites almost 200 cases of alleged wrongdoing by the U.S., according to media reports. But an article on CBC News suggests the crux of the...
by Working Forest | Jan 11, 2018 | Archives
TORONTO – CHAR Technologies has completed the acquisition of the Altech Group, which is comprised of Altech Environmental Consulting and Altech Technologies Systems. Bill White, chairman of CHAR, said the acquisition adds more than 30 years of experience in...
by Working Forest | Jan 9, 2018 | Archives
On Dec. 29, 2017, the driver of a loaded log truck died after a collision with an empty, stationary log truck that had lost traction on a hill, according to the B.C. Forest Safety Council. The incident occurred near Fort St. James, B.C. A fatality report from the...
by Working Forest | Jan 9, 2018 | Archives
A construction resource for tall wood buildings and mass timer design is now available from Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Ontario’s Tall Wood Building Reference” provides background and references to assist applicants, reviewers and designers...
by Working Forest | Jan 9, 2018 | Archives
The merger of Simonds International and Burton Saw will create a leading producer and marketer of cutting tools and related equipment for the primary wood fiber industry. The combined company, known as Wood Fiber Holdings, Inc., will continue to operate in the United...
