BOYNE CITY -- From sourcing of raw materials to production to sales, three business partners in Kirtland Products expect Northern Michigan to factor significantly into their new wood pellet manufacturing venture. Kirtland hopes to have ...
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WITH the forced closure of another sawmill at Tambo last week, the Queensland timber industry has warned it is at risk of "decimation" unless urgent action is taken to fill critical labour shortages. Sawmill operator NK Collins Industries ...
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The lumber sector recently entered into a period of seasonal strength. What are prospects this year? Canadian lumber stocks such as Canfor, West Fraser Timber, and International Forest Products have a period of seasonal strength from ...
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Scientific Certification Systems has certified the Patneshwari Agricultural Co-Operative Limited under the internationally recognized Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) program, making it the first timber-producing forest in India to earn FSC ...
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Timber sales proceeded at a stable pace in October and prices were high relative to long-term averages. Domestic timber is in good demand and the timber market is expected to be robust also in the closing part of the year. The forest ...
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Modern fillers are increasingly used to improve the technical properties of filled materials. As a result, the filler market will grow by about 2.5 percent per year, according to Ceresana Research. Emerging countries, spearheaded by China ...
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For style, pricing and availability in Canada, your top eco-chic flooring choices are bamboo, linoleum, cork and reclaimed hardwood. Installing an eco-friendly floor is a stylish way to improve your living space while treading a bit more ...
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New Zealand's timber exports are expected to reach a record high this year, largely due to demand from China, according to a recent report by Wood Resource Quarterly. In the first eight months of this year export volumes were 25% higher ...
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Environmental Product Declarations and wood modification are among new tools set to boost the commercial prospects of US hardwoods worldwide, the recent American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) European Convention heard. Entitled ...
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Setra has issued a notice to reduce the production of whitewood sawmills in Hasselfors, Heby and Farila in Sweden. The notice issued for the three sawmills is in addition to local production cutbacks already decided during the fourth ...
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Research and Markets has published a new report titled, "Advanced Ceramics Market in the US. " An advanced ceramic is a value-added technical ceramic, which is a type of ceramic exhibiting a high degree of industrial efficiency. Currently, ...
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The Timber Price Indices - based on Forestry Commission sales and consisting of the coniferous standing sales price index and the sawlog price index - have been published today (November 10th). Figures showed that the average price for ...
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Nov 10 (Reuters) - Western Forest Products posted a rise in its third-quarter profit on improved demand for the Canadian company's lumber and log products. July-September net income was C$7.6 million, or 2 Canadian cents a share, up from ...
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This is an interesting area for shoppers, retailers, and manufacturers because there is no universal grading system in place. While the National Oak Flooring Manufacturer's Association, or NOFMA, has established a grading system, it only ...
German cement major, HeidelbergCement and domestic giants including Ultratech and Reliance Cements have reportedly displayed interest in becoming a joint venture partner in state-run Rashtriya Ispat Nigam s proposed Rs. 1000 crore, 3 ...
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