by Kirkland | Dec 19, 2023 | News
Boise Cascade Curtails Chapman Sawmill Boise Cascade announced an indefinite curtailment of its lumber production in Chapman, Ala. The curtailment will affect 80 positions. The plywood operations at the Chapman location are not part of the curtailment. Worker...
by Kirkland | Dec 13, 2023 | News
WWPA’s Mathews Leaves A Legacy James R. Mathews, known by most as Jim, was a WWPA Lumber Inspector and Master Lumberman, but is most remembered by his colleagues and those in the industry as a great friend and mentor. He died at the age of 74. Mathews spent 42...
by Kirkland | Dec 1, 2023 | Magazine
DECEMBER 2023 Cover: Robbins Lumber Edges Ahead SEARSMONT, Maine – Robbins Lumber, Inc. has undergone extensive expansion over the last several years through acquisitions, upgrades and more. The growth continues with several projects at multiple sites this fall. The...
by Kirkland | Nov 17, 2023 | News
WWPA Opens 2024 Master Lumberman Nominations WWPA is now seeking nominations for its 2024 Master Lumberman honors, to be presented at the WWPA Annual Meeting, April 15, 2024. Master Lumberman is the industry’s highest career achievement recognition for lumber...
by Kirkland | Nov 17, 2023 | News
U.S. Housing Starts Continue Upward Trek U.S. housing starts in October increased 2% from September to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.372 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development monthly new residential construction...
by Kirkland | Nov 14, 2023 | Machinery Row
New From MDI: TWA5000-X Transverse Scanner Metal Detector 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...
