The largest manufacturer of cross-laminated timber in the eastern U.S. is almost fully operational, according to recent news reports that say International Beams‘ Dothan, AL CLT manufacturing plant currently employs 25 people but will employ 60 when the facility is fully operational in September. Headquartered in Sarasota, FL International Beams is a leading manufacturer of laminated veneer lumber, CLT, I-Joists, …
Pleasant River Lumber Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Sawmill Expansions
On April 19 it was announced that Pleasant River Lumber Company had been awarded a $4.2 million challenge grant from MTI (Maine Technology Institute) to be used in the expansion of two sawmills. The Maine Technology Asset Fund 2.0 program grant will be used toward a $12 million expansion at the company’s Milo Road location as well as a $20 …
AISTech 2018 For The Steel Industry – Will We See You There?
REA JET U.S. is excited about exhibiting at the AISTech 2018 event beginning May 7 in Philadelphia! With more than 7,000 people expected to attend, this is a must for those in the iron and steel industry who want to learn about the newest innovations and technology in the industry, while making new connections with others in the steel and …
What Manufacturers Should Know Before Purchasing Hardwood Lumber
Before buying hardwood lumber from your supplier there are a few things manufacturers should know such as how the lumber is sorted, what region it’s from, how it’s tallied, and if there are any services offered by the supplier that may be valuable in terms of saving time/money when it comes to production. Why does it matter how the lumber …
Tuscaloosa Company In Planning Phase Of New Lumber Mill
Westervelt Co., a 130-year-old Alabama lumber manufacturing company located in Tuscaloosa, recently announced its plans to construct a new lumber mill that is expected to produce 250 million board feet of lumber on a yearly basis while creating over 100 new employment opportunities. While the specific location of the new lumber mill was not revealed other than it will be …