Lumber Drying

            The issue of mold on pallets continues to be a major concern for both pallet manufactures and users. Much...

            The economic slowdown has caused many companies to hold lumber in inventory longer than usual.            The longer dry lumber...

            (Editor’s Note: This is the second column in a two-part series dealing with preventing moisture contamination in sea containers.)           ...

   As markets remain tight, many mills look for ways to reduce costs. Rising costs for energy – mainly natural...

   Over the last few years the demand for ‘white’ woods has increased significantly. Just what is a white wood?  ...

   Many small sawmill operations look to lumber drying as a way to add value to their product and to...

   Log costs make up approximately 60-70% of the total costs of a sawmilling operation; therefore, determining the appropriate value...

(Editor’s Note: In his regular column, Alan Froome continues his discussion of sawmill ideas and methods and how they evolved,...

How do the owners and managers of a start-up pallet manufacturing business reach $11 million in annual sales in 12...