Panel World’s September issue spotlights Kentucky’s Freeman Corp., which re-tools to meet domestic and export demand for quality veneers. Also discussed is how improvements at Boise, the eastern Oregon plywood and stud facility, deliver MACT compliance, plus higher production and more efficient operation. An article reports that the LVL industry looks to grow in other regions besides North America and Australasia, as development is also ongoing in Europe, Japan and China.
Panel World’s July issue spotlights Tri-State Veneer in Memphis, Tenn. and Tolko Industries at Lumby, BC. Tri-State Veneer is highlighted for offering custom-shaped plywood, while Tolko is featured for its fast veneer mill, as the line runs at 850 FPM and production is at 190MMSF annually. “At the Core” provides a Ligna recap, reporting that equipment manufacturers and suppliers find that the going is good, particularly in the Southern U.S.
Panel World’s May issue spotlights Mecano/Raute’s new generation G3 VDA veneer defect and roughness texture scanners, which are in operation at Olympic Panel Products’ panel/overlay plant in Shelton, Wash. Also featured is the Huber OSB mill at Broken Bow, which is running strong a year after startup. The issue provides a preview section for the Ligna-Plus World Trade Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries.
Panel World’s March issue spotlights Great Lakes MDF in Lackawanna, NY, where quality control and numerous other factors have contributed to the re-birth of the company. Also featured is Ore.’s Western Panel Mfg., which combines flexibility with quality for small business success. A section highlights companies who offer downstream quality control in composite board plants.
Panel World’s January issue spotlights La.-based Martin Companies, which has evolved into one of the largest independent forest products operations in the United States. Also featured is the 2005 Directory/Buyers’ Guide as well as a worldwide listing of Veneer/Panel Manufacturers.