LLC “Tehkom AV” is launching a new production line
At the end of 2016, the company “Tehkom AV” is planning to mount and commission a modern European drying complex with a volume of one-time download of 400 mᶾ.
Lumber and wood products of the highest quality
Kiev will host a fair “LISDEREVMASH 2016” on 27-30 September, 2016
Kiev will host the 15-th International specialized trade fair of machinery and equipment for forestry, woodworking and furniture industry “LISDEREVMASH 2016”.
European countries have increased exports of lumber to Japan in January-July 2016
According to Woodstat, softwood lumber exports from European countries to Japan rose by 21% in the first half of 2016, reaching 1.636 million mᶾ.
The US furniture import increased by 4% in June 2016
According to ITTO’s data, the US import of wood furniture in June 2016 didn’t change greatly in comparison with May figures, its value reached $ 1.44 billion.
Lumber production in Ukraine grew by 21.7% in January-April 2016
According to the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine, the volume of industrial lumber production in Ukraine grew at an annual rate by 21,7% in January-April 2016, reaching 568 thousand m3.
Lumber prices in the United States fell by $2 at the end of June 2016
According to the Random Lengths, the North American softwood lumber market has faced with a decline in business activity due to holidays in the US and Canada.
The first period of public discussions on the draft national FSC standard of forest stewardship in Ukraine has started
The public discussion process is organized by the National FSC office in Ukraine in order to obtain constructive comments and suggestions concerning the draft standard to improve it in accordance with environmental, economic and social interests in the aspect of forests and to ensure the practical implementation of all of its requirements.
Certification of softwood lumber in the United States
Four main companies are involved in testing and certification of lumber products in the United States. The main body of the United States, which is engaged in the development of technical standards of certification, is a non-profit organization “Southern Pine Inspection Bureau”. The Board of Directors is elected from among the representatives of regional associations of companies, operating in woodworking industry.
New trends in wood construction
In recent years there has been a significant rise in the construction of larger CLT buildings (Cross Laminated Timber is a wood composite building material that is used for construction in single or multistory buildings). CLT panels have been used to build hundreds of buildings in Europe and, more recently, in North America.
Tips for Choosing drying cameras for lumber
The main difficulty in the process of drying for sawmills and woodworking enterprises is different levels of lumber humidity. With the standard humidity differences +/- 2% the final level of materials’ humidity should be 16-18%. In case of insufficient air ventilation the average humidity differences of the dried products exceed +/- 2%, which entails additional time and costs for extra drying of lumber.s