Forest Products Journal back issues from July 2007:
Letter from the editor.(Letter to the editor)
Jul 01, 2007; ... Dear Reader, In any conversation regarding forest resources or forest products that lasts more than a few minutes, someone is likely to mention China in one context or another. Chances are even good that one or more of the participants in the conversation will have just returned ...
Current situation and future development: the forest products industry in China.
Jul 01, 2007; ... China has enjoyed unprecedented economic growth over the past two decades. Rapid economic and social development in China has led to dramatic growth in the forest products industry and provided numerous opportunities for trade and investment in the forest products sector. This paper ...
New members.
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Forest Products Society welcomes the following new members who joined in May 2007: Voting Members Duncan M. Cairncross Dongwha Patinna NZ Ltd. International--New Zealand Michael Colwell Carmanah Design & Mfg Inc. ...
Canadian group reports on future of industry, calls for government, workers, and communities to do their part.(CLIPPINGS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... * Releasing the report of the Forest Products Industry Competitiveness Task Force in May, the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) called on industry to become more cost competitive, increase capital investment, and restructure and consolidate where needed. At the same time, the ...
New structural component testing facility opens doors.(CLIPPINGS)(SBC Research Institute)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... * SBC Research Institute, a joint venture of WTCA and the Truss plate Institute, unveiled its new 5,730-ft testing facility June 28 in Madison, Wisconsin. The 38-ft-high open-bay facility can perform multidimensional load tests on structures up to 30 ft by 90 ft and 32 ft high. Users are ...
Forest service lab plans multi-use facility.(CLIPPINGS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... * The USDA Forest Service's Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), in Madison, Wisconsin, ,viii begin construction this summer of the first phase of a $36 million, 90,000-ft research facility that eventually will house equipment and laboratories for four areas of research--wood preservation, ...
BlueLinx to distribute CCA global flooring.(CLIPPINGS)(BlueLinx Holdings Inc.)(CCA Global Partners Inc.)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Under a new strategic relationship announced July 16, BlueLinx Holdings Inc. of Atlanta will provide CCA Global Partners, Inc., with comprehensive logistics and product management services for the company's ...
Chinese manufacturers seen targeting European market.(CLIPPINGS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... * Chinese manufacturers of wood products are reported to be refocusing their export efforts from the United States to Europe as a result of the slumping U.S. housing market and a strong euro and increasing demand for building materials in Europe, according to an article posted on the ...
New Russian forest code seen to impact timber markets.(CLIPPINGS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... * According to the European Panel Federation, the new Russian Forest Code, adopted in January, will have serious consequences for Russia's foreign trade and are likely to impact world markets for softwood. The revised code reduces the maximum lease period from 99 to 49 years, and ...
Understanding perception of wood household furniture: application of a policy capturing approach.(Statistical data)
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract Consumer and retailer perceptions of wood household furniture were modeled using a policy capturing approach. A sample of consumers and retailers evaluated four pictures of wood furniture on eight visual cues deemed representative of the furniture purchasing ...
Comparative performance of commercially available timber marine piles in Australia.
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract An exposure trial of seven kinds of commercially available marine mooring piles was conducted at three ports in Queensland. Marine borer attack was most severe at Townsville, followed by Cairns and then Bundaberg. The damage noted in the tidal zone was representative of ...
Test method comparison of shear modulus evaluation of MSR and SCL products.(Structural composite lumber)
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract Structural composite lumber (SCL) has become a common material in the construction industry and is a practical alternative for solid-sawn lumber. As research on SCL products continues to grow, interest has arisen in measuring the elastic properties of these materials, ...
Moment capacity of oriented strandboard gusset-plate joints for upholstered furniture. Part I: static load.
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract Power-driven staples are commonly used to join framing members in upholstered furniture construction because of their quick and easy installation. To successfully introduce oriented strandboard (OSB) into upholstered furniture as frame stock, moment capacity data for ...
Moment capacity of oriented strandboard gusset-plate joints for upholstered furniture. Part 2: Fatigue load.
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract In order to obtain the ratios of static-to-fatigue moment capacity, the fatigue performance of T-shaped, end-to-side gusset-plate joints made of oriented strandboard (OSB) was investigated. A total of 108 stapled and glued-stapled joints with gusset-plates of different ...
Hybrid deposits and their effect on oriented strandboard press crown and RTO/RCO duct/cold box ignitions.
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract Deposits of hybrid mixtures of airborne contaminants and gases have been known to accumulate on the press, emission control ducting, and in the cold section of emission control units during production of oriented strandboard (OSB). It has been suggested that these ...
Biological treatment of aspen strands to improve mold resistance and reduce resin consumption of strand panels.
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract This research aimed at developing a biological treatment to increase the durability of aspen oriented strandboard (OSB) panels against mold and decay and reduce resin usage. Three antagonistic fungi, Gliocladium roseum, Phaeotheca dimorphospora, and Ceratocystis ...
Influence of site characteristics and costs of extraction and trucking on logging residue utilization in southern West Virginia.(Statistical data)
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract The increased utilization of logging residues has received considerable attention as a potential source of renewable biomass and as a raw material for engineered and conventional wood products. We investigated the relationship between logging residue accumulations and ...
Value loss in ponderosa pine logs from beetle activity following fire in southern Oregon.
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract Wormholes, stain, and decay in fire-damaged and fire-killed trees are causing rapid loss of value, and, to a lesser extent, volume when processed into wood products. Ponderosa pine trees killed in the Warner Mountain fire (southern Oregon) were found to be infested with ...
Influence of sawing solution and pith location on warp in 2 by 4 lumber sawn from small-diameter loblolly pine stems.
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract Pith location in loblolly pine 2 by 4's sawn from small-diameter stems was investigated as a contributing factor toward warp and lumber degrade. Mean bow values were significantly higher, and mean lumber grade based on bow was significantly worse for lumber that did ...
Lumber volume and value from elliptical western hemlock logs.
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract The effect of log ovality and orientation on lumber yield and value recovery was examined through sawing simulation. Ovality was modeled on digitized western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) logs by altering the ratio of minor to major axes on a given cross section from ...
An assessment of wood product processing technology advancements between the CORRIM I and II studies.(Report)
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract With the recent release of the CORRIM II Phase I research results, a rare opportunity exists to compare and contrast the wood products industry's process advancements with that of the original CORRIM study completed three decades ago. This technical review explores the ...
Acoustic velocity as a means to detect damage in 4-inch-diameter pine poles stressed in bending beyond their proportional limit.(Technical Note)
Jul 01, 2007; ... Abstract Four-inch-diameter partially air-dried ungraded loblolly pine dowels were alternately tested for acoustic velocity and flexurally loaded to increasing load levels to the point of failure. It was anticipated that as the wood was loaded over and above the proportional ...
Revised introductory text published.(REFERENCE WATCH)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... A revised and updated Forest Products & Wood Science: An Introduction, Fifth Edition, by Jim Bowyer, Rubin Shmulsky, and John Haygreen, has been published by Blackwell Publishing. The new edition, with 568 pp., ...
Purdue offers data on Midwest lumber on CD.(REFERENCE WATCH)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Hardwood Lumber of the Central Midwest CD provides technical and practical information, such as mechanical properties, decay resistance, species location, main uses, unique ...
Manual on preventing mold and moisture.(REFERENCE WATCH)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... A 125-page manual, Mold and Moisture Prevention, provides guidelines on specific ways to avoid moisture and mold problems in new construction and existing buildings. Prepared for the National Council of Architectural Registration Board and intended for designers, contractors, and building ...
Wood products price service launched.(REFERENCE WATCH)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... RISI has launched an online Wood Products Price Service offering access to current and historical market prices for more than 1600 lumber and panel products. The service has interactive price tables and historical pricing spreadsheets, permitting quick understanding of market trends. The ...
Reports on U.S. and world forest products markets.(REFERENCE WATCH)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Dublin-based Research and Markets has compiled extensive reports on the U.S. and worldwide forest products markets. The U.S. wood and wood products report includes findings and analysis of the North American Wood Products market, including softwood lumber, OSB, composite decking and ...
Country profiles of wood product industries reflect globalization.(REFERENCE WATCH)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The 550-page Global Wood Book: Trends & Statistics, published by International Wood Markets Group (IWMG) of Vancouver, Canada, offers country profiles of softwood and hardwood wood product industries. Features include perspectives on major ...
Global benchmarking report scheduled for release.(REFERENCE WATCH)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The 2007 edition of the biannual Global Lumber/Sawnwood Benchmarking Report, prepared by International Wood Markets Group Inc. (IWMG) in collaboration with PwC and Beck), is scheduled for release this summer. The new edition has been expanded to cover more than 25 countries ...
United Nations' biennial report on forests published.(REFERENCE WATCH)(Report)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has published its State of the World's Forests 2007. The new edition examines progress towards sustainable forest management and addresses ...
CLMA wins major codes change.(CODES, STANDARDS, & REGULATIONS)(The Composite Lumber Manufacturers Association)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... The Composite Lumber Manufacturers Association (CLMA) reports that it won approval of a major codes change initiative at the International Code Council (ICC) Code Development hearing in May. Back in September, CLMA had proposed a code change to the International Residential Code (IRC) that ...
International codes soon to be standard in all states.(CODES, STANDARDS, & REGULATIONS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... As of July 1, Hawaii became the 49th state to adopt the International Building Code, reports the International Code Council. In California, the 2006 IBC and International Fire Code take effect 1 January 2008. Louisiana, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Utah recently updated ...
New Jersey bans creosote; San Francisco task force recommends 'green' standards.(CODES, STANDARDS, & REGULATIONS)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine signed legislation in mid-July prohibiting the sale, use, and burning of creosote or creosote-treated products. The bill, S-1965, provides for fines of $500 for the first offense and $1000 for subsequent offenses. In unrelated action, a Green ...
NAHB urges voluntary 'green' building programs.(CODES, STANDARDS, & REGULATIONS)(National Association of Home Builders )(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2007 ... Noting that more than 100,000 homes have been built and certified by voluntary builder-supported green building programs in the United States since the mid 1980s, Bob Jones, Vice President and Secretary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told the U.S. House of ...
Coming events.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2007 ... September 10-13, 2007: North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) Woods Basic Course, Corvallis, Oregon. Contact Stacey Woldt at 800-527-8258 or swoldt@nawla.org. September 12-15, 2007: National Hardwood Lumber Assn. (NHLA) Annual Convention, Washington Hilton, ...