by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2015 | Archives
Two Quebec-based companies are looking to expand their reach and profits by forming one of Eastern Canada’s largest producers of treated wood, with seven plants in four provinces. The joint venture would own Goodfellow Inc.’s three plants in Delson, Que.,...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
Chad Wasilenkoff, executive chairman of Fortress Paper Ltd. (TSX:FTP), is one of the more unconventional businessmen you are likely to meet. The 43-year-old businessman cares little for corporate prestige and takes some pride in being “anti-corporate.” His company’s...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2015 | Archives
Did you know that there is currently a bourbon barrel shortage? Probably not, but according to a Wall Street Journal article from this past May, the lumber industry, and subsequently coopers, have struggled to keep up with the demands of the exploding bourbon...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2015 | Archives
Canada’s cement and steel sectors say Quebec is favouring one industry and possibly putting public safety at risk by allowing wood to be used in the construction of buildings up to 12 storeys high. The Cement Association of Canada said Wednesday that the...
by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2015 | Archives
The B.C. government’s forest stewardship plans for Crown land are unenforceable, lack measurable results and are not producing innovative forest management, according to an investigation by the Forest Practices Board. The board reviewed 43 stewardship plans from...
