Montrose, CO-based Montrose Forest Products recently announced that the company is working toward a $20 million mill upgrade that involves the harvesting of Ponderosa pine from the San Juan National Forest for processing. According to reports, the potential upgrade depends on the approval from counties where the timber will be harvested, along with a commitment from the National Forest of …
U.S. Sawmills Getting Passed Over By Chinese Buyers
U.S. sawmills are getting passed over by Chinese buyers according to recent news articles, which claim China is purchasing an increasing number of logs directly from exporters. One Tennessee-based sawmill owner, Gerald Storey, said that a few years ago, the Chinese began buying high quality logs directly from exporters at a price well above the “normal” market price. Storey said …
Wood Marking – What Do Those Lumber Grade Stamps Mean?
In North America, builders, inspectors, and structural engineers use grade stamps to determine quality, strength, and other factors about various lumber used in building or construction projects. Because it’s naturally sourced, timber (wood, lumber) often has defects, some detectable and others not so apparent. These defects can impact the strength of lumber and may include splits or knots that occur …
Metsä Wood Initiative To Grow Modular Wood And Construction Industry
Metsä Wood, a manufacturer and seller of quality timber, plywood, laminated veneer lumber, and other products sourced from sustainable northern forests and headquartered in Finland, has launched its Open Source Wood initiative in an effort to share the knowledge regarding the use of timber as a key element in modular construction. This initiative would help to further the growth of …
High Resolution Inkjet Printing For Coding Of Lumber And Wood Products
As anyone in the lumber or wood industry knows, coding of panel grades, moisture levels, traceability data, and inspector ID information can be a challenge in an environment that’s often dusty. Whether your operation involves marking on engineered wood, products used for flooring, furnishings that may be coated with varnish or other products, or raw lumber, the right coding solution …