US hardwood lumber exports rose by a total of 11% last year to 3.111m m3. According to information from the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) US hardwood lumber suppliers managed to raise their deliveries above the previous year’s ...
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Metsä is expecting to see an improvement in business development its wood activities this year. Owing to decreasing stocks amongst manufacturers and buyers, Metsä is working from the assumption that the softwood lumber markets are ...
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Plastic film recycling in the US increased 4% to reach one billion pounds annually in 2011 for the first time, according to a new report developed by Moore Recycling Associates. The report developed, on behalf of the American Chemistry ...
The Brazilian Ministry for Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC) is considering imposing a series of measures to promote the country’s plywood and sawmilling industry, according to the International Tropical Timber ...
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In north-western Russia, the profit situation in numerous sawmills has become more critical in recent weeks, as overpriced roundwood is contrasted by low lumber prices. In the Archangelsk region, softwood sawlogs are currently priced at an ...
Despite minor reductions in demand in the fourth quarter of 2012, oak sawmills appear to be generally satisfied with business last year as a whole. Demand also picked up in January. The slightly lower sales generated at the end of the year ...
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Porch swings provide a great outdoor base for relaxing and daydreaming. They're fun and create an inviting atmosphere in any outdoor area. Wooden models are among the most popular. They are available in various styles and types of timber. ...
The rate of cutting at most German sawmilling businesses rate of cutting was largely back to the normal level for the time of year by the end of January. For a certain number of sawmills, especially those oriented towards export, there are ...
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More than 2 million people and 30,000 animals are expected at Reliant Park for the 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in February and March. Behind the scenes, Cat Lift Trucks will provide the equipment and expertise, including more than ...
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The Canadian timber group Interfor aims to take over the Wood Products Business division of Rayonier for around US$80m. The deal essentially includes the three Rayonier sawmills in Georgia, USA, which boast a combined capacity of 360 ...
Ken Block has shown off the fresh livery and headquarters for his new Hoonigan Racing Division team as the extreme motorsports icon prepares for his assault on 2013. Formally known as the Monster World Rally Team and covered in bright ...
Porch swings come in all types of wood. Cedar, cypress, pine, alder, Brazilian cherry, and recycled plastic are a few of the terrific options available. Recycled plastic is not made of lumber but it is used as a replacement. Fine-grain ...
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1.Inspect your porch. The first decision you have to make is where the porch swing will go. You must have a porch roof for the porch swing to hang from. Determine where the swing will go, and measure from where the swing will hang down to ...
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Alder (Painted) Alder is a tight-grained hardwood that is used in fine furniture and noted for its ability to be painted. It is prized for its durability and strength, and it is relatively stable during moisture variations. It ranks third ...
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Want a stone wall or mantle? Boral Versetta Stone lets you put one in your home yourself—with simple nails or screws—in as little as a few hours. Each two-foot-square composite panel has the look and feel of real ledgestone or ...
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