Articles tagged with Lumber
A new grant initiative aims to increase Tennessee's hardwood exports to Vietnam, leveraging the state's top three hardwood lumber-producing status. The project will assess market opportunities and provide trade insights, with the goal of capturing increased market share in Vietnam.
A new method to predict lumber prices has been developed by a professor at Oregon State University, using readily accessible economic information. The study found that variables such as housing permits, inventory of homes, and mortgage rates can explain about 46.8% of log price variation.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a new method to preserve lumber by applying a metal oxide coating, which shows promise in replacing conventional pressure treating methods. The new process has been found to be effective in creating a hydrophobic barrier, reducing water absorption and mold growth.
AutoSaw, a system developed by MIT CSAIL, lets users design and customize furniture templates using expert knowledge and robotics for cutting tasks. The system uses small mobile robots to cut lumber with minimal risk of injury.
The West coast log and lumber exports from the United States decreased in the first quarter of 2013, with log exports dropping 33% to $297 million. Meanwhile, total US log exports increased by 11%, while total US lumber exports also rose by 2%.
Log and lumber exports from Washington, Oregon, northern California, and Alaska increased by 42 percent in 2011, totaling 1,992 million board feet. The total value of exported logs increased by 54 percent to $1,297 million, while the total value of exported lumber increased by 35 percent to $687 million.
In the first three quarters of 2011, west coast log and lumber exports exceeded 2010 levels, primarily due to increased demand from China. The total log shipment value reached $1,036 million, while lumber export value surpassed $528 million, both surpassing previous years.
A new survey found that 514 teens were injured on the job, with injuries affecting daily activities for more than three days. The study emphasizes the importance of introducing safety training within school health curricula to empower teens and reduce work-related injuries.
A new artificial intelligence-based drying process for wood products could significantly reduce energy costs and improve product quality. The proposed method analyzes the kiln environment to predict optimal conditions and minimize deviations, potentially saving the $250 billion US wood industry millions of dollars.