Article2 min read Mar 5, 2026Finnish Timber Group Versowood Wins National AwardThe Finnish timber producer and processor Versowood has been awarded a national entrepreneur prize, recognising nearly 80 years of industrial development and export growth.
Article1 min read Jan 8, 2026Navigating the Shifting Landscape of North America’s Softwood Log MarketNorth America’s softwood sawlog market is undergoing significant change as economic pressures, environmental priorities, and new policy decisions reshape how timber is sourced and managed. These shifts are influencing log availability, mill activity, and trading conditions across the U.S. and Canada.
Article1 min read Nov 13, 2025West Fraser Reduces Lumber CapacityWest Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX: WFG) (NYSE: WFG) announced that it will permanently close both its Augusta, Georgia and 100 Mile House, British Columbia lumber mills by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down. The decision is the result of timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets.
Article1 min read Feb 13, 2025AF&PA Elects PCA’s Mark Kowlzan as Board Chair Welcomes 8 New MembersThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today introduced Packaging Corporation of America Chairman & CEO Mark Kowlzan as AF&PA’s incoming Board Chair. He joined other paper and wood product industry leaders at the association's Winter Board of Directors’ Meeting on January 30.
Article1 min read Jan 23, 2025Georgia-Pacific’s Ron Wang Retires After 26 YearsAfter a distinguished career spanning 26 years, Xuerong (Ron) Wang, a research scientist with Georgia-Pacific, is retiring.
Article1 min read Aug 15, 2024Luc Theriault Appointed President of Wood Products Business Unit at Paper ExcellenceThe Paper Excellence Group announced that it has appointed Luc Theriault to president of its Wood Products business unit. The appointment is effective August 26, 2024.
Article1 min read Mar 27, 2023Starwood Produces First Fibers Only Five Months After Start of InstallationStarwood produces first fibers on ANDRITZ system only five months after start of installation.
