Flakeboard sets plant expansion

Article Abstract:

Flakeboard Co. Ltd., a maker of high-density fiberboard, is allocating C$30 million for a plant expansion. Flakeboard stated the expansion, which is slated to be completed sometime during summer 1999, will include the installation of a new covered raw materials facility, a wood-burning boiler system, a digester and refiner for fibers and a dryer. Flakeboard President and CEO Kelly Shotbolt stated that expansion will double the firm's annual production capacity to approximately 6 million ft of 3-millimeter board.

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Is allocating C$30 million for a plant expansion

Capital expenditures, Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing, Building Paper & Board, Fiberboard (Engineered wood), Flakeboard Co. Ltd.

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V.I.P. launches warehouse, delivery training program

Article Abstract:

Mega Group/V.I.P. of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is implementing a training program for its delivery and warehouse workers that is aimed at improving customer service. The program, developed by V.I.P.'s strategic ally, Best Brands Plus of Germantown, TN, a cooperative buying group, covers maintenance, driving, lifting, loading and delivery. V.I.P.'s training program, which is composed of a training manual and video, seeks to feature delivery service not only as a necessary endeavor but as a customer-keeping activity.

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Is implementing a training program for its delivery and warehouse workers that is aimed at improving customer service

Personnel administration, Furniture & Furnishings, Whsle, Furniture and Home Furnishing Wholesalers, Mega Group/V.I.P.

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