Panel World’s November issue features a Buttner single pass drum dryer as part of an impressive technology lineup at Willamette Industries’ new Carolina Particleboard operation in Bennettsville, SC. Rising from the ashes of a 1999 fire, the $20 million Birchwood Manufacturing plant is designed for a diverse and changing marketplace. Also, a new line gives the leading Metro MDF manufacturer greater capability to produce thinner boards in Thailand.
Panel World’s September issue features a Dieffenbacher continuous press as the heart of Footner Forest Products’ new OSB plant in High Level, Alberta, Canada. Also, a massive production center evolves from a truly integrated concept, and Ventek celebrates its 10th year in business with new product features and new system installations.
Panel World’s July issue features James Hardie for performing a massive expansion at his Nashville, Arkansas gypsum wallboard mill. An Ag-fiber veteran takes a hard look at what has caused a string of project failures, and New Globe saw line improves accuracy and product versatility at its Alabama particleboard mill.
Panel World’s May issue features two refurbished 30-opening presses at the center of Timber Products Company’s new hardwood plywood operation in Corinth, Mississippi. A new 4 ft. Coe lathe, Route clipper, Ventek scanner and Raute stacker are paying off big for Boise Cascade in southern Oregon. Also, a preview for Ligna show in late May is provided.
Panel World’s March issue features Merillat Industries’ particleboard and laminating operations in Rapid City, SD for keeping on with periodic upgrades, such as the new Valmet forming system. Florida Plywood fills its niche as a premium cut-to-size manufacturer, and Tafisa sends production soaring through the roof.