Canadian lumber deal may boost EWP trade
Article Abstract:
The five-year deal to reduce Canadian exports of duty-free lumber into the U.S. by about 1 million cu m per year may provide a boost to domestic engineered wood product (EWP) manufacturers. The reduction in the volume of high-quality logs available to provide lumber for the light-frame construction market will improve the EWP market. Products that will benefit include oriented strand board (OSB), oriented strand lumber (OSL), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), wood I-joists, structural laminated panels, and medium-density fiberboard (MDF).
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Control stress during drying to produce top-quality lumber
Article Abstract:
The moisture stress gradient can control lumber stress during drying. New software monitors control stress to increase the quality of the lumber. Average Moisture Content-sensing techniques indicate the mosture and the drying stress state of the lumber and operators can change the temperature and humidity when the schedule requires it.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Rebuilt NZ sawmill uses latest Canadian technology
Article Abstract:
Pan Pacific Forest Industries has a state-of-the-art sawmill and a pulp mill in New Zealand to process radiata pine for shipment to Japan, southeast Asia and Australia. The refurbishing of the sawmill cost $29 million and the latest Canadian equipment can cut boards of different sizes for its different markets.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Jointing green lumber boosts grade, cuts costs. NZ mill upgrade combines top technology of south, north. Weight equals moisture in new control system; instant feedback based on moisture content of lumber in the kiln allows operator or control system to make adjustments immediately
- Abstracts: Stupid is forever, but ignorance can be cured. Fiber-cement siding is tomorrow's growth product. Wood-panel makers consider cement-fiber to boost profits
- Abstracts: Anti-loggers hit trails in United States, Canada. Don't look to Asia to boost wood industry sales, profits. Public's 'green' attitudes force forest-sector changes
- Abstracts: Leaner AF&PA mirrors downsizing by members. Mills turn log-yard waste into valuable products. Toward tomorrow's sawmill: new expo explores automation strategies
- Abstracts: CanFibre to build MDF plant in Amsterdam. Europe sets stage for panel growth. Energy system avoids fuel, pollution pitfalls