Proving wood's Green credentials
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The reduced supply of timber from federal lands has resulted in large price increases for framing lumber and structural wood panels. The steel industry has responded by marketing steel studs, which are not as environmentally sound as lumber. Wood marketers should pursue green marketing strategies to court consumers who claim that they will pay more for environmentally sound products. Third-party certification of wood products is one green marketing step.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1993
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Wood industry outlook steady through 1998
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Attendees at the North American Wood Products Market Outlook conference concluded that the North American forest products industry's 1998 performance should be very similar to its 1997 performance, assuming that inflation, and therefore interest rates, remain low. The industry faces challenges, however, including the effect of softening economies in Asia.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1998
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LVL, coating lines share plant building
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Willamette Industries has joined two operations, Custom Products panel finishing and laminated veneer lumber i-joist flange production, under one roof at the company's Millersburg, OR, complex. Common interest prompted the consolidation. Both operations needed new plant space having access to a rail spur. Operations at the new facility are described.
Publication Name: Wood Technology
Subject: Forest products industry
ISSN: 1067-1064
Year: 1998
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- Abstracts: Millwork producers seek 'other' raw material sources. Observers see favorable business climate ahead. Joint meeting focuses on resources, markets
- Abstracts: Hardwood lumber, veneer firm also designs machines. Automatic scanner-optimizer helps mill dissect lumber. 'Value-driven' sawmillers boost yield dramatically