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 …
Eastern White Pine, A Growing Trend In The Wood Industry
Eastern white pine is a highly versatile, sustainable softwood lumber that, while a growing trend, is one many contractors, builders, engineers, and others aren’t really familiar with. In 2016 the “Eastern White Pine: Sustainable Versatility” online course was launched by AEC Daily in conjunction with the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA). Since that time more than 500 professionals have downloaded …
New Building Material In The Spotlight – Georgia Pine Trees
Considering the steel tariffs are now in place, the news that new wood products are being designed to offer more affordable housing in Atlanta seems even more important. Recently it was announced an international contest was taking place that puts Georgia’s biggest crop, pine trees, into the spotlight as a new building material. According to news reports the contest involves …
Wood Marking – The Many Praises Of Engineered Wood
More and more we’re learning about the possibilities of using engineered wood in all types of structures along with the many reasons and benefits of doing so. Some have called it the “new concrete,” and many believe it could be a viable solution to the housing crisis all around the world. So why all the praise for engineered lumber or …
Batavia-Based Parksite Acquires MA-Based Atlantic Plywood
Recently it was announced that Woburn, MA-based Atlantic Plywood Corp. has been purchased by Parksite Inc., based in Batavia, IL. Atlantic Plywood distributes industrial wood products across the Northeastern U.S. according to news reports and will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parksite. Parksite Inc. is a building materials supplier distributing lumber, siding, decking, roofing and other products to dealers …