Member News Archives - Southern Forest Products Association

In Memoriam: John Tyler McShan Jr.

John Tyler McShan Jr, born in 1926 and former owner of McShan Lumber Co. in McShan, Alabama, passed away December 12, 2025. He was a respected leader and steadfast supporter

December 18, 2025 No Comments

Comact Selected for New Zealand Sawmill Modernization Project

Niagara Sawmilling Company, located in Invercargill, New Zealand, has selected Comact for a large-scale modernization project to enhance Niagara’s production capabilities and strengthen operational performance. Executed in close collaboration with

December 16, 2025 No Comments

From the Executive Director: December 2025

I want to take a moment to personally thank each of you for the vital role you play in the success of the Southern Forest Products Association. Our members are

December 8, 2025 No Comments

In Memorium: Sylvain Gilbert, Gilbert Founder

Gilbert has shared that its founder, Sylvain Gilbert, has passed away. Gilbert dedicated himself to building a company firmly rooted in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, while expanding its reach worldwide through

December 5, 2025 No Comments

Tricon, WearVue Partner on Visual Wear Monitoring System

Tricon Wear Solutions and WearVue have entered a strategic partnership to bring a visual wear monitoring system to U.S. heavy industry. This partnership highlights Tricon as WearVue’s strategic partner in

November 18, 2025 No Comments

New Member Alert: Tricon Wear Solutions

The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome Tricon Wear Solutions as an associate member. For more than five decades, Tricon Wear Solutions has been a trusted partner to the pulp

November 18, 2025 No Comments

Opticom Releases Upgraded CC02 Industrial Camera

Opticom Tech, a leader in industrial video monitoring solutions, has released the updated CC02 industrial camera with an even more rugged anodized coating, built-in vibration mount, and lens options made

November 18, 2025 No Comments

Westervelt Announces 2026 Leadership Updates

The Westervelt Company has announced several leadership updates that will take effect January 1, 2026, to support long-term growth, operational efficiency, and strategic development across the organization. Cade Warner, Chief Executive

October 30, 2025 No Comments

New Member Alert: DM Manufacturing

The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome DM Manufacturing as an associate member. DM Manufacturing has been built on the experience and knowledge of Dennis Miller, who has

October 27, 2025 No Comments

New Member Alert: Ultimizers

The Southern Forest Products Association is proud to welcome Ultimizers as an associate member. For more than a century, James L. Taylor Manufacturing has designed and built American-made woodworking machinery

October 22, 2025 No Comments

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In Memoriam: John Tyler McShan Jr.

Comact Selected for New Zealand Sawmill Modernization Project

From the Executive Director: December 2025

In Memorium: Sylvain Gilbert, Gilbert Founder

Tricon, WearVue Partner on Visual Wear Monitoring System

New Member Alert: Tricon Wear Solutions

Opticom Releases Upgraded CC02 Industrial Camera

Westervelt Announces 2026 Leadership Updates

New Member Alert: DM Manufacturing

New Member Alert: Ultimizers