The U.S. Department of Homeland Security identified the wood products industry as an “essential critical infrastructure workforce” in the nation’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Roseburg’s Weed, California, veneer facility will continue to operate as part of efforts to supply critical building product...
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak West Fraser is taking steps to protect its employees and respond to changing market conditions. Effective March 23, lumber production will be reduced at western Canada sawmills by approximately 18%, or 12 million board feet per week and lumber production at the company’s U.S. South ...
Ponsse Plc's employee co-operation negotiations have been concluded today. During the negotiations was agreed about lay-offs for a period of a maximum of 90 days and they apply to the entire personnel.
The inaugural edition of Hanoi Wood is originally expected to be held between 28-30 April, 2020. In light of the COVID-19 situation, the organizers have decided to postpone the exhibition to 20th – 22nd January, 2021.
Interfor Corporation will implement a number of initiatives in order to adjust its business to operating conditions being impacted by COVID-19. Interfor will temporarily reduce production across its operations in British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest and the US South. These curtailments will initially be for a two-w...
The 2020 World of Wood Convention is being reimagined as the first-ever Virtual World of Wood Convention from April 1-3. IWPA Executive Cindy Squires is confident that IWPA will be able to deliver the value of World of Wood attendance utilizing video conferencing tools.
Mosaic Forest Management has announced work from home measures consistent with the recommendations issued by the Federal and Provincial Governments in response to the COVID19 virus. Business functions will continue, with most employees working remotely. Forest-based operations including log hauling and reforestation pr...
Due to current circumstances regarding the Covid-19 virus, BillerudKorsnäs postpones the major parts of the maintenance shutdown initially planned to be held week 13, 2020 at Gruvön, Sweden.
VDMA expects 5% decrease of real production in 2020 amid virus outbreak.
It has drawn up an extraordinary back-up plan for strategic functions that ensures the regular shipments of spare parts and machines and the performance of all service and technical assistance activities.
Xylexpo 2020 will be postponed. The 2020 edition will not be held next May 26-29 as originally planned, but postponed to the second half of the year, in dates that will be identified later on, in view of the ongoing disruption of trade fair calendars and the unpredictable developments of the "Covid-19" emergency.