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This text provides updates on various companies and organizations in the wood products industry. Dieffenbacher Maschinenfabrik GmbH has appointed Cole Martin as the Sales Representative for North America, while Büttner Energie- und Trocknungstechnik GmbH has enhanced its service center to provide comprehensive services for industrial clients. Dieffenbacher also hosted its first Technology Symposium, focusing on various topics such as raw material supply, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. The Georgia Forestry Commission is tracking southern pine beetle infestations in Georgia and has projected heightened activity in the Piedmont region in 2024. SEEMAC, Inc. has appointed Frank Goecke as President/CEO, and PWT has expanded its sales team. The Forest Products Society has announced its new executive board, and Weyerhaeuser has committed to investing $1 million in Raymond, Washington through its THRIVE program. Lastly, the American Wood Council has received a $6 million grant from the EPA to increase transparency in the wood product industry. [Extracted from the article]

Coastland Wood Industries, a veneer peeling mill in Nanaimo, BC, has installed its fifth veneer dryer as part of its ongoing technology projects. The company has been upgrading its equipment, including lathe lines, strapping systems, log decks, and drying facilities, to produce high-quality veneer. Coastland primarily serves customers in the US and Canada, with a growing presence in Asia, and its products are used in the manufacturing of various wood products. The addition of the fifth dryer allows Coastland to increase dried product capacity and allocate dryers to specific types of products. They chose Raute Corp. to provide the drying line, as their dryer met their needs for addressing sap moisture content. The installation process went smoothly, and the new dryer will increase production and improve efficiency, allowing Coastland to produce higher quality veneer and reduce costs. INSET: COASTLAND TIMELINE. [Extracted from the article]

The document titled "TIMBER PROCESSING ENERGY EXPO 2024 EXHIBITORS" provides a list of exhibitors for the Timber Processing Energy Expo in 2024. The list includes various companies and organizations involved in the timber processing industry, such as packaging companies, machinery suppliers, and technology providers. The document does not provide any additional information about the exhibitors or the expo itself. [Extracted from the article]

The Panel & Engineered Lumber International Conference & Expo (PELICE) in Atlanta had a record attendance of 516 industry professionals. The conference focused on both structural and non-structural wood products, with mill-producer companies sending representatives to attend presentations and visit technology exhibitors. Keynote speakers emphasized the importance of financial stability, embracing artificial intelligence, prioritizing employee well-being, and sustaining natural resources. The article discusses various trends and developments in the wood products industry, including a shift towards modernizations rather than new plants, positive growth in wood products demand and housing starts, the outlook for wood panels in North America, the potential of wood fiber insulation, the benefits of mass timber, sustainable building carbon registries, the evolution and benefits of engineered wood products, the importance of data science and artificial intelligence, and the promotion of non-wood raw materials as sustainable alternatives. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a list of speakers for the PELICE conference, which focuses on the wood products industry. The speakers come from diverse backgrounds and industries related to wood products, such as project engineering, sales and marketing, research and development, and technical sales. They represent companies from different countries and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conference. The document provides brief biographical information about the speakers, who have expertise in areas such as wood panel manufacturing, research and development, sales, engineering, and sustainability. They hold degrees in fields such as wood science, engineering, economics, and business management, and have extensive experience and contributions to the wood products industry. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides a schedule of sessions at the PELICE conference, which covers various topics related to the wood products industry. The presentations and sessions discuss subjects such as navigating change while preserving company culture, driving digitization and sustainability in the industry, and the history and future of specific companies. Other topics include panel repair optimization, environmental control equipment, emerging technologies, and the use of mass timber in commercial construction. The presentations offer valuable insights and information for individuals interested in wood panel production and related industries. [Extracted from the article]

Swanson Group, headquartered in Roseburg, Oregon, has been nominated for the PLANSPONSOR Plan Sponsor of the Year award for its commitment to its employees' financial health and retirement success. With over 900 employees across three locations in southern Oregon, Swanson Group offers outstanding benefit programs, including a 401(k) plan and a deferred compensation plan. The company prioritizes stability and security for its employees and provides personalized retirement planning sessions. Additionally, Weyerhaeuser Co. has appointed Brian Chaney as senior vice president of Wood Products, and Alfred H. Schenkmann, founding partner of Schenkmann & Piel Verfahrenstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, passed away at the age of 87. [Extracted from the article]

Humboldt Sawmill Co. has received the Architizer A+ Product Awards Popular Choice Winner in the Positive Impact category for their Redwood Timbers & Uppers. The redwood used in their products is sourced from responsibly managed timberlands in northern California and is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The company also provides architectural specification resources and offers continuing education courses for architects. Additionally, the American Loggers Council has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the USDA Forest Service to formalize collaboration and recognize the mutual benefits of the timber industry in supporting forest management and local economies. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American Loggers Council (ALC) and the USDA Forest Service. The MOU formalizes collaboration between the timber industry and the Forest Service, recognizing their mutual benefit and the important role of loggers in supporting forest management objectives. The article emphasizes the need for collaboration and cooperation between the public and private sectors to address challenges and threats to the timber and forest products industries. Additionally, the article mentions the retirement of a long-time sawyer at Hancock Lumber and the curtailment of operations at Weyerhaeuser's sawmill in New Bern, North Carolina. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various topics related to the timber processing industry. It mentions a grant that aims to reduce carbon emissions in building products and improve data collection for the wood products sector. It also announces a leadership transition at Tolko Industries, with Pino Pucci taking over as president and CEO. Additionally, the article highlights Hampton Lumber's donation to a hospital expansion project and Humboldt Sawmill's recognition for its redwood products. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American Loggers Council (ALC) and the USDA Forest Service. The MOU aims to promote collaboration between loggers and the Forest Service to produce healthy forests, timber markets, and a sustainable logging industry. The article highlights the importance of a strong working relationship between loggers and the Forest Service in achieving these goals. It also emphasizes the need for the MOU to be circulated, understood, and transformed into an action plan to ensure its effectiveness. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the need for collaboration and unity among organizations in the timber and forest products industry. It highlights the fragmented nature of the industry and the challenges it faces from well-organized opposition. The article suggests that by pooling resources, finding common ground, and conveying a unified front, the industry can become a formidable force. It also mentions that the American Loggers Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the USDA Forest Service to formalize collaboration and recognize common areas of mutual benefit. Additionally, the article includes news about the retirement of the President of TimberPro, Lee Crawford, and the opening of the Peak Renewable BioEnergy pellet mill in Dothan, Alabama. [Extracted from the article]

Weyerhaeuser Co. has decided to suspend its plan to build a new sawmill in Houston due to policy changes and increased regulatory complexity in British Columbia. This decision has a significant impact on employees, First Nations partners, contractors, customers, suppliers, and communities that rely on the forest industry. Weyerhaeuser will work with union partners to develop a transition plan for impacted employees and seek opportunities to divest their tenure to support other local manufacturing operations. In other news, Canfor Corp. has acquired the El Dorado lumber manufacturing facility in Arkansas, which will create synergies and vertical integration opportunities. Additionally, the license of one of the world's largest carbon offsets projects in Indonesia has been revoked due to violations, raising concerns about the effectiveness of carbon credit markets. [Extracted from the article]

Canfor Corp. has acquired the El Dorado lumber manufacturing facility in Union County, Arkansas from Resolute El Dorado Inc. The $73 million acquisition will create synergies and vertical integration opportunities for Canfor. The facility produces dimension lumber and specialty wood products, and with planned upgrades, production capacity is expected to increase to 175MMBF annually. Canfor's operations in Arkansas date back to 1916 through a legacy of operations that began with the Anthony Forest Products Co. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various projects in the wood panel industry. USNR is developing a gas/steam hybrid dryer for Boise Cascade in Oakdale, Louisiana, which aims to improve veneer product quality and increase production. Wisewoods Co. Ltd. in Thailand has selected Dieffenbacher to supply an MDF plant to expand its production capacity. Andritz has received an order from Lignatherm AG in Switzerland to supply a pressurized refining system for a new insulation board production plant. Australian Panels has ordered an air cleaning system and an MDF plant from Sunds Fibertech and Siempelkamp, respectively. Lastly, Rosboro, the largest producer of glued-laminated timber in North America, has chosen Stiles Machinery, Kallesoe, and System TM to deliver mass timber solutions for their new GLT factory in Oregon. [Extracted from the article]

Vermont has announced a new Forest Business Loan Program, offering up to $3 million in loans with subsidized interest rates for businesses in the state's forest economy. This program aims to support loggers, foresters, biomass producers, sawmills, and other wood product manufacturers by providing financing for working capital, equipment, and refinancing. The forest-based economy in Vermont contributes about $2.1 billion annually and provides over 13,800 jobs. Additionally, Stimson Lumber Co. is investing $50 million in a new sawmill line in Oregon, which will increase market opportunities for smaller-dimension timber and create new job opportunities. However, Weyerhaeuser has curtailed operations at its sawmill in New Bern, North Carolina, due to challenging market conditions and the facility's cost structure. Besse Forest Products has also closed three hardwood veneer and plywood plants in Wisconsin, impacting over 130 employees, citing an industry downturn as the reason for the closures. [Extracted from the article]

Walter Jarck, a pioneer in mechanized logging, passed away at the age of 92. He spent his career in the forest products industry, from logging machinery to engineered wood products. Jarck was known for his innovations in pulpwood loading and forwarding machinery, as well as log harvesting and processing machinery. He also played a role in the development of the Go Getter pulpwood forwarder and the Allen Jarck Harvester. Jarck's contributions to the industry were significant, and he will be remembered for his dedication and hard work. [Extracted from the article]

International Woodworking Fair ( IWF), heldat the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta August 6- 9, is mostly known for the massive amount of wood products machinery spread through three exhibition halls. But many wood products producers themselves set up attractive exhibits to tout some of their wood products while bringing together their sales representatives. ( Photos by Patrick Dunning and Rich Donnell) 58 • SEPTEMBER 2024 • PanelWorld PanelWorld • SEPTEMBER 2024 • 59 [Extracted from the article]

Peak North America (PNA) is a company that provides consulting, design, fabrication, machinery design, and construction services for industrial projects in North America. Led by industry veteran Brian Fehr, PNA offers innovative solutions to meet the needs of the industrial sector. They specialize in designing and constructing equipment and sawmill facilities, as well as refurbishing and rebuilding existing plants. Recent projects include relocating a wood pellet plant, building a new sawmill, and upgrading log handling for a lumber producer. PNA is committed to client relationships, sustainability, and advancing technologies in the forest industry. [Extracted from the article]

Canfor Corp. has acquired the El Dorado lumber manufacturing facility in Union County, Arkansas, from Resolute El Dorado Inc. The $73 million acquisition will allow Canfor to create synergies and vertical integration opportunities with its existing operations in the region. The facility produces dimension lumber and specialty wood products and is expected to increase its production capacity to 175MMBF annually with planned upgrades of $50 million. Canfor's operations in Arkansas have a long history, dating back to 1916. [Extracted from the article]

Novo BioPower in Snowflake, Arizona has signed new 10-year power off-take contracts, ensuring the company can continue operating as the state's only major market for pulpwood and biomass. The contracts were necessary as the plant was running out of wood and had been affected by increased costs and low inventories. The American Loggers Council (ALC) and USDA Forest Service (FS) have also entered into a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that recognizes the mutual benefits of collaboration between the timber industry and public forest managers. The MOU emphasizes the role of loggers in supporting forest management objectives and highlights the need for cooperation to address challenges and threats to the timber and forest products industries. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the return of the Forest Products Machinery & Equipment Exposition (Forest Products EXPO 2025) to Nashville in August 2025. The expo, sponsored by the Southern Forest Products Association, showcases a wide range of machinery and equipment used in the wood products industry. The event attracts representatives from major wood products manufacturers and offers opportunities for exhibitors to display their products and make business connections. The article also briefly mentions improvements made to a batch kiln at Toney Lumber in North Carolina, which have resulted in better drying times and higher quality lumber. [Extracted from the article]

Canfor Corp. has acquired the El Dorado lumber manufacturing facility in Union County, Arkansas from Resolute El Dorado Inc. The $73 million acquisition will create synergies and vertical integration opportunities for Canfor, as the facility's location is close to key end markets and produces dimension lumber and specialty wood products. Canfor plans to invest an additional $50 million in upgrades to increase production capacity. In a separate development, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry has revoked the license of PT Rimba Raya Conservation, one of the world's largest carbon offsets projects, due to violations including unauthorized transfer of the license and failure to make required payments. This highlights concerns about the effectiveness and impact of carbon credit markets, which some critics argue do not result in actual emissions reductions. [Extracted from the article]