Days prior to Christmas, it was announced that Weyerhaeuser Distribution had expanded the distribution of the company’s Homasote 440 SoundBarrier panels to additional distribution centers, after having increasing success with the boards, particularly in high-density housing markets. Based in Seattle, Weyerhaeuser is one of the largest private owners of timberlands in the world. The 440 SoundBarrier boards are resistant to …
Pressure-Treated Wood Manufacturer Sells Residential Lumber Division
Recently it was announced that Virginia-based Culpeper Wood Preservers had purchased the residential lumber division assets of Cox Industries, a pressure-treated wood products manufacturer in Orangeburg, S.C. The sale includes manufacturing plants based in Cove City and Coleridge, NC, along with South Carolina Branchville and Orangeburg locations. Cox Industries will reportedly continue to oversee the industrial division of its operation …
Timber News – The Tallest Timber Building In The U.S. Complete
Recently in timber news, it was announced that Carbon12, an 85-foot tall timber building in Portland, designed by PATH Architecture, with a focus on sustainability, has been completed. Companies are working to prove that timber is a good material for use in high-rise buildings, and one that has a smaller carbon footprint than concrete and steel. Carbon12 is a mixed-use …
Lumber News – Alabama Lumber Treater Adds To Plant
In recent lumber news, United Treating & Distribution, LLC expanded the company’s Muscle Shoals, AL manufacturing and distribution plant by buying the building and property located next to its current facility. In acquiring the property, UTD adds 54,000 sq. ft. to its operation, along with 5 1/2 acres. UTD has been providing local building products dealers and manufacturing companies with …
Lumber Coding – Tricon Timber Stud Mill Acquired By Idaho Forest Group
Recent news reports indicate the Tricon Timber‘s St. Regis, Montana stud mill has been purchased by Idaho Forest Group, one of the largest lumber producers in the U.S. Idaho Forest Group is based in Coeur d’Alene and is a family-owned wood products company, founded in 1981, that grows, harvests, manufactures and distributes wood products. The deal is scheduled to become …