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Sherwood Celebrates . . .
“After 60 years of business, Sherwood Lumber is stronger than ever thanks in no small part to our incredible customers and dedicated staff. Starting Wednesday, we are commemorating this milestone with celebrations throughout all our offices and product offers for each region. Join in the celebration!”
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BC Pulp Mills
In the same week that Canfor Pulp Products announced 2Q financial results, the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines announced a new Power Smart program that will reduce electricity costs for pulp and paper producers. Canfor Pulp’s net income, reported on Wednesday, was $18.8 million, or $0.27 per share, for 2Q 2014, compared to $25.7…
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Western US Timberland Owners Close Lands
Hancock Forest Management, Weyerhaeuser Columbia Timberlands, Stevenson Land Company, Broughton Lumber Company, Kreps Ranch, Kreps Family, Western Pacific Timber, and American Forest Management are closing their lands to public entry effective July 26 until further notice, said the Golden Sentinel Wednesday. The closure is taking place due to extreme fire danger. The closure is for…
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US Home Sales
New-home sales in the US fell in June and May’s reading was revised significantly lower, the Commerce Department said Thursday. Sales of new single-family homes fell 8.1 per cent from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 406,000, Meanwhile, May sales were revised down to a rate of 442,000 from a previously estimated 504,000.…
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Softwood Lumber Imports, UK
United Kingdom lumber consumption in 2013 totalled 8.4 million, with 90 per cent of that softwoods. Import volumes have increased by 4.3 per cent in 2013, and will increase even stronger in 2014. The UK consumes nearly 5 million cubic metres of wood per year, 57 per cent of that imported. All this favourable economic…
