Rubber and Wood

Worker Dies In Accident at North Tuscaloosa County Lumber Mill Wednesday

At this time, the VCU does not believe there was a criminal element to the death, which is why they are not identifying the victim publicly.

Opinion: CUSMA review is B.C.'s best chance to resolve the softwood lumber dispute

The upcoming CUSMA review offers a rare opportunity to achieve it.

Lumber Shortage Causing Major Home Construction Delays

In Spanish Lookout today, lumber suppliers and home builders described the challenges they are facing as the shortage deepens.

Robbins Lumber resumes operations after deadly fire

Three employees that were injured in the blast are still receiving care at Massachusetts General Hospital, according to the website. 

Maine lumber mill explosion that killed firefighter ruled accidental

Investigators will return to the facility in the coming months to conduct a more detailed examination, the fire marshal’s office said.

Trump Tariffs Hammer Canadian Lumber — US Builders Face 30% Price Surge

German, Swedish and Brazilian lumber averaged between US$274 and US$307 per cubic metre, leaving the US framing supply without a cheap substitute as Canadian volumes fall under the tariff wall.

Investigators say fatal Maine lumber mill fire was accidental and started in silo

Investigators will return to the facility in the coming months to conduct a more detailed examination, the fire marshal’s office said.

Fire Marshal's Office provides Robbins Lumber fire investigation update

Investigators continue to work closely with Robbins Lumber's administration to support the ongoing investigation and, where appropriate, safely restore portions of the facility.

Engineered lumber from Weyerhaeuser for modern US building

In global markets, engineered lumber from North America is used both locally and in export destinations, while similar technologies are applied by producers in Europe and Asia

Hammond Lumber Company announces $100K donation to support victims of Searsmont explosion

Hammond’s donation to the Maine Strong Memorial Foundation will provide direct financial support to the individuals injured in the tragedy and the families of those who lost their lives.

Conifex Q1 Loss Widens Amid Softwood Lumber Headwinds

The company reported a net loss of $9.4 million, or $0.23 per share, for the quarter ending March 31.

ATF joins investigation into deadly Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill fire and explosion

Officials said investigative operations at the site are expected to continue throughout the week.

Georgia timber mill reopens in Washington, bringing jobs and hope to struggling industry

All of the mill’s materials will go to big box stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s for people building houses, Winfrey said.

Ontario Backs $191 Million Upgrade at Georgia-Pacific’s Englehart OSB Facility

The province said the project will protect 220 forestry jobs and support hundreds of indirect positions across the regional supply chain.

Sawmill finds new life, ramping up production in Wilkes County

Wilkes Lumber has been producing finished untreated lumber since April 1.

Middle East could be destination for B.C. lumber exports amid push to diversify

He says the funding will allow Forestry Innovation Investment to develop "new markets and new relationships" for B.C. forest products. 

The lumber industry is positioned to capture more market share in 2026

The SLB’s programs supported the conversion of 1,536 projects—representing 62 million square feet of construction—to lumber-based structural systems and generated 1.45 billion board feet of incremental demand in 2025.

Lumber Price Rebound Helps Canfor Narrow Quarterly Losses

Canfor said global lumber markets remained challenging due to subdued demand, elevated U.S. tariffs, trade tensions, and geopolitical risks linked to the Iran conflict.

Industry uncertainty tightens lumber supply

As in 2025, the instant snow melted, wildfires started. British Columbia already put in a fire ban at the end of April.

Seattle opens its first warehouse for salvaged lumber

In addition to saving trees from being cut down for new lumber, the project is aimed at reducing waste and emissions.

US Commerce Targets Three Mills in 2025 Review of Softwood Duties

That is according to a Federal Register notice published today, which also revealed that Brazilian and Portuguese uncoated paper are also under parallel review.

Gold dips as inflation concerns linger; markets watch US-Iran talks

Gold prices nudged lower on Monday, weighed down by inflation worries that clouded the U.S. monetary policy outlook, while markets awaited developments in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

U.S. Lumber Coalition Calls for Cuts to Canada’s Lumber Overcapacity

He emphasized that further action is needed to address structural overcapacity, which he claims drives unfair trade practices and harms American forestry workers and communities.

Interfor Corporation Curtails Ontario Sawmill Operations Indefinitely

However, ongoing challenges—including U.S. softwood lumber duties and additional tariffs—have continued to pressure profitability.

Nova Scotia’s forestry sector turns over a new leaf

The 750,000 tonnes of biomass required annually for the project will need to meet strict sustainability criteria so the SAF can be exported to the EU market.