Panel World’s January issue presents the 2004 Directory/Buyers’ Guide, the most comprehensive listing of worldwide products, manufacturers and mill operations. Also featured is the world’s newest OSB plant, Meadow Lake OSB, which is operating in Saskatchewan. Tolko Industries is the majority owner in this OSB partnership that has hit the ground running.
Panel World’s November issue spotlights Boise’s recycled plastic/wood siding plant in Elma, Wash. for offering a new product to the topsy-turvy siding market. Also featured is Alberta Plywood’s Slave Lake veneer plant, which feeds the growing needs of the company’s plywood mill in Edmonton. An article discusses panelboard emission control from an historical perspective, as the short-term future will see a greater understanding of the capabilities and limits of RTO and wet ESP technology.
Panel World’s September issue spotlights Coastal Lumber Co., which has started up a foil lamination line at its softwood plywood plant in Havana, Fla. An article discusses how market dynamics buffet EWP production projections and rein in the segment’s fast growth. Chesapeake Hardwood Products is highlighted for consolidating their operations in Virginia.
Panel World’s July issue spotlights Boise, which has upgraded its softwood plywood mill at Florien, La., including the installation of a three-headed Mecano Patchman from Raute. “At the Core” provides coverage from Ligna, indicating that markets worldwide seem to be on the upswing. West Fraser’s Alberta Plywood plant is highlighted for continuing its upgrade program at the Edmonton plywood mill, including a new glue room and sawing and handling equipment.
Panel World’s May issue spotlights SierraPine, which produces a diverse product line including a new fire retardant panel at its MDF plant in Medford, Ore. Also featured is Ark.’s Temple Inland Forest Products, the particleboard plant that ties problem solving to bottom line dollars. An article highlights the upcoming Ligna show.