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Louisiana Mills Receive Big Investments, Upgrades
Recent announcements by Weyerhaeuser and International Paper to invest in their respective Louisiana laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and paper and linerboard mill facilities are welcome news in a state that’s seen its forest resources battered by…
IKEA Partner Buys More Timberland
Ingka Group, a major franchise partner in the IKEA system, operating 380 IKEA stores in 31 countries, has acquired nearly 11,000 acres located in southeast Georgia near the Altamaha River Basin from The Conservation Fund. Ingka Group, based in the…
Western Producer Goin’ South
Idaho Forest Group (IFG) is building a sawmill in Lumberton, Miss. in Lamar County. The project is a $120 million corporate investment and will create up to 135 jobs. Headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, IFG operates six sawmills and a…
New From John Deere: Shovel Logger
The new John Deere 953ML shovel logger provides a purpose-built solution for loggers operating in wetland and swamp conditions. The 953ML is equipped to help loggers outmaneuver muck, tackling challenging job sites with its powerful live heel boom, durable track...
Crouse Represents Bandit In Arkansas
Bandit Industries has expanded its agreement with Crouse Truck Parts and Equipment to represent sales, service and support of Bandit’s horizontal grinders and whole tree chippers for the state of Arkansas. “We couldn’t be happier to have Crouse Truck Parts and...
Hankins Plans Timbers Mill In Mississippi
Hankins Lumber is building a timbers sawmill in Grenada County, Miss. The project is a $12.5 million investment and will create 43 jobs. It’s expected to operational in the spring. The new Hankins Timbers operation will process first and second…
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