Sunday 6 April 2014

Universal Forest Products Subsidiary Purchases Assets of North Carolina-based High Level Components

Universal-Forest-Products-Inc.Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI) announced that one of its subsidiaries has purchased certain assets of High Level Components, LLC, a building component manufacturer based in Locust, N.C. The transaction closed on March 31, 2014.


FSC to Re-Associate With Danzer Group

DanzerGroupThe International Board of Directors of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has decided to enter into negotiations with the Danzer Group about final steps to be completed before ending FSC’s disassociation from the Danzer Group.


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Ainsworth exports 39 % more OSB to Japan

Ainsworth LumberThe Canadian OSB manufacturer Ainsworth Lumber raised its shipments to its main export market, Japan, by 39 % in the 2013 financial year. It delivered 231.2m sqft (3/8” basis) or approximately 205,000 m³ to Land of the Rising Sun last year.


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Komatsu Forest Launches New Forwarder

Komatsu ForestKomatsu Forest is launching a completely new forwarder, the Komatsu 835, which is nimble and kind to the environment while being productive and reliable. The Komatsu 835 is productive with high torque and great traction in relation to its total weight.


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