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JoeScan Adds Technology & Process Improvement Manager

JoeScan Adds Technology & Process Improvement ManagerJoeScan, a sawmill scanning technology provider, has announced the appointment of Joseph Elliott to the newly created role of Technology & Process Improvement Manager. In this position,...

GP Shakes Up Operations Leadership 

GP Shakes Up Operations Leadership  Georgia-Pacific has changed its operations leadership. Jeff Koeppel, senior vice president of operations, will retire in the first quarter of 2025. A role he has held since 2016, Koeppel’s been a critical part of...

2025 WWPA Master Lumberman Nominations Open

The awards will be presented at the Association's Annual MeetingWestern Wood Producers Assn. (WWPA) has opened nominations for the 2025 Master Lumberman honors. The awards will be presented at the Association's Annual Meeting on April 14, 2025....

Spruce Products Ltd. Goes With Valutec TC Continuous Kiln

Spruce Products Ltd. Goes With Valutec TC Continuous KilnAt a time when low-cost mass production solutions are the norm, it’s worth remembering why custom products from specialized companies will always have their place. When sawmill plant manager...

Burton Acquires Industrial Cutting Tools

Burton Acquires Industrial Cutting ToolsBurton Mill Solutions announced its acquisition of Industrial Cutting Tools (ICT) of Quitman, Ga. ICT specializes in reconditioning cutting tools for sawmill, chip, and pellet operations throughout the...

Rosboro Advances With Glulam

Rosboro Advances With GlulamMajor glulam producer Rosboro Co. named several primary suppliers for its upcoming $100 million-plus expansion project in Springfield, Ore. The investment includes a lamstock planer mill, expanded dry kiln capacity and a...

Hampton Lumber Launches Paper-Azzi Campaign

Hampton Lumber Launches Paper-Azzi Campaign Hampton Lumber has excitedly announced the launch of its Paper-Azzi Campaign, a fun and interactive initiative designed to raise awareness about the diverse uses and extensive reach of wood products grown...

Interfor to Exit Operations In Québec

Interfor to Exit Operations In QuébecInterfor has announced plans to exit its operations in Québec, Canada, including the sale of its three manufacturing facilities and the closure of its Montréal corporate office. This strategic initiative will...

USDA Appoints Six Members To Softwood Lumber

USDA Appoints Six Members To Softwood LumberThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2025, and ending Dec. 31, 2027....

BID Group Becomes Comact

BID Group Becomes Comact   BID Group has announced it will transition to new identity, Comact, marking a significant evolution in the company’s journey and reflects its commitment to innovation and excellence. From its origins as an OEM,...

GP Shakes Up Operations Leadership 

GP Shakes Up Operations Leadership  Georgia-Pacific has changed its operations leadership. Jeff Koeppel, senior vice president of operations, will retire in the first quarter of 2025. A role he has...

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Rosboro Advances With Glulam

Rosboro Advances With GlulamMajor glulam producer Rosboro Co. named several primary suppliers for its upcoming $100 million-plus expansion project in Springfield, Ore. The investment includes a...

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New From MDI: TWA5000-X Transverse Scanner

MDI has done it again and broken the boundaries of what even they thought was possible. Enter: the TWA5000-X Transverse Scanner metal detector. This system is capable of scanning up to 24 ft. boards in a transverse orientation and it effectively accommodates the most efficient…

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BID Group Starts Apprenticeship Program

In a significant development for the local community, BID Group has collaborated with the Dept. of Labor and Apprenticeship Carolina to launch a groundbreaking apprenticeship program in its Fabrication Shop. The program provides valuable opportunities for aspiring professionals in the manufacturing sector…

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New From Dakin-Flathers Ripper37 Quantum

Engineered to redefine the limits of bandsaw blades, the all-new Ripper37 Quantum from Dakin-Flathers promises unmatched precision, efficiency, and above all, durability for resawing lumber like never before the manufacturer says, lasting twice as long as the Lenox Woodmaster C…

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Bruks Siwertell Acquires West Salem Machinery

Bruks Siwertell Group has signed an acquisition contract for North American heavy machinery specialist, West Salem Machinery (WSM), effective July 1, 2023. The Oregon-based engineering and manufacturing company will continue to operate under its current name as a separate internal division within Bruks Siwertell…

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JoeScan Team Expands

Sawmill scanning company JoeScan, founded in 2002, is once again expanding their team with the addition of two new engineers to their roster. “We’ve seen a tremendous amount of growth in terms of sales,” says JoeScan president Joey Nelson. “So we have some additional demand on our engineers to answer support questions. But we also want to continue to develop new…

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