John Deere hosted an exclusive media event in Moline Illinois in early September to unveil its latest equipment offerings, giving industry trade media a first look at the next-generation of John Deere Machinery. The two-day event also provided an opportunity for trade media participants to jump in the cab and try out the John Deere…
The union representing workers at 13 northern B.C. sawmills has directed its members to cease working overtime as a first step in job action after entering a legal strike position on Saturday. According to a report in the Prince George Citizen the United Steelworkers Local 1-2017 and Conifer, the employers’ bargaining agent for the region,…
Forest Products Association of Canada CEO Derek Nighbor issued the following statement today in response to a final decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission to terminate and refund duties the U.S. has been unfairly imposing on Canadian uncoated groundwood paper and newsprint: “As the association that represents the Canadian forest products industry, we are…
THE CANADIAN PRESS — The U.S. International Trade Commission is expected to vote on whether to uphold duties imposed on Canadian newsprint imports. The vote comes as U.S. newspapers have campaigned heavily to lift the duties that have pushed a core expense higher and forced layoffs at some papers. The U.S. Commerce Department imposed anti-dumping…
Komatsu America has previewed its new XT-5 Series of Track Feller Bunchers. Models include the XT430-5 (non-leveling), XT435L-5, XT445L-5 and XT465L-5, which replace the prior XT-3 Series machines. The XT-5 Series ranges in operating weight from 66,359 lb. (30,100 kg) to 74,516 lb. (33,800 kg) and features a new, more powerful fuel-efficient EPA Tier 4…
OTTAWA — The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed final anti-dumping and countervailing duties of up to 20.26% (combined) on imported Canadian uncoated groundwood paper and newsprint – a ruling that will hurt workers, weaken businesses, and increase costs for the consumer, says Forest Products Association of Canada. FPAC, the voice of the Canadian forest…
An alliance of three First Nations and Nakina Lumber Inc. held an official signing of a Joint Venture Agreement (JV) that sets out a framework for current and future business opportunities related to the Nakina dimensional lumber mill near Aroland First Nation. In attendance at the signing, hosted by Susan Buchanan of Nakina Lumber Inc,…
The Wood-Mizer exclusive Vortex dust-removal blade profile is now available in DoubleHard high-alloy steel resulting in a more durable blade that delivers up to twice the toughness and sharp life compared to carbon steel blades. Introduced in 2016, Vortex dust-removal technology was previously an exclusive feature of SilverTip carbon steel material used primarily in high-production…
SAINT-FÉLICIEN, QC — Resolute Forest Products Inc. has announced a $52.3 million strategic investment plan for its Saint-Félicien pulp mill, located in the Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. The announcement was made at a press conference attended by Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, and many dignitaries and company employees. “The significant investments at Saint-Félicien are expected to…
Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, will invest $40 million to upgrade its existing sawmill in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina. A manufacturer of high-quality Southern yellow pine lumber, Canfor Southern Pine operates 14 manufacturing locations in the Southern U.S. In addition to its Camden facility, the company has operations in Conway,…