Panel World’s November issue highlights the Georgia operation Langboard MDF, which has installed European bioscrubber technology for emissions control and MACT compliance. Also spotlighted is Louisiana-Pacific’s new OSB plant in Alabama, which is poised for a re-birth when the building products market begins to grow. The issue features an article discussing biomass energy implications for the panel industry.
Panel World’s September issue highlights Timber Products Co.’s softwood plywood plant in White City, Ore., which is diversifying its panel line in order to adapt to changing markets. Also spotlighted is Boise Cascade Wood Products, a plant in Medford, Ore. that recently retrofitted two of the mill’s four veneer composer machines and saved old parts for two existing composers. The issue features Egger Group’s process of removal and replacement of three rotary dryers, a process that has inspired other energy and drying concepts.
Panel World’s July issue spotlights Timber Products Co., which has its certification ducks in a row at its Spectrum Laminating operation in White City, Ore. Also featured is Universal Veneer, an Ohio company that is gearing up for opportunities lurking just beyond the storm clouds of the current economy. The issue includes a recap of the Ligna world fair in Hannover, Germany.
Panel World’s May issue spotlights Swanson Group, which is implementing a major overhaul of its softwood plywood mill in Springfield, Ore., including an upgrade at the lathe. Also highlighted is the production of a world-class LVL plant in Russia, which is overcoming language and weather barriers with the help of a U.S. engineering firm. The issue contains a preview for Ligna, the World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries, which will be held in Hannover, Germany.
Panel World’s March issue spotlights Smithfield, Ky.’s Select Veneer, which is running a new plywood line and expanding its already impressive list of product offerings. Also featured is Roseburg Forest Products, a company that is combating the raw materials situation with urban wood waste while, in the meantime, producing NAUF boards. The issue highlights the Wood-to-Energy movement, providing information on the state of bioenergy and its raw materials.