Member News Archives - Southern Forest Products Association

Comact Partners with Lakeland Steel, Expands Presence in Australasia

Comact, a leader in OEM high-caliber wood processing equipment, has announced a new strategic partnership with Lakeland Steel, based in Rotorua, New Zealand. This partnership marks an important step in

July 5, 2025 No Comments

How Thermal Monitoring Catches Wear, Tear

When a piece of equipment is wearing down, it rarely sends you a polite email to let you know. It gets hot. Friction builds. Bearings grind. Motors strain. And while

July 5, 2025 No Comments

KDS Windsor Launches Industrial Mechanical Group

KDS Windsor, a manufacturer of lumber drying systems, has launched its Industrial Mechanical Group, expanding its capabilities to meet the growing demand for field service, maintenance, and mechanical installation work

July 3, 2025 No Comments

5 Questions to Ask About Forklift Electrification

Lumber industry operations like sawmills and lumber yards have long relied on internal combustion engine (ICE) power for their forklift fleets. But with today’s electric options delivering performance comparable to

July 3, 2025 No Comments

Comact Expands With New Facility in South Carolina

Comact is expanding its operations by leasing a 48,000-square-foot facility in Port 95 Business Park in St. George, South Carolina. This strategic move makes Comact the first tenant in this

June 17, 2025 No Comments

International Forest Products Names Shuoya Shu Managing Director – Asia

International Forest Products has promoted Shuoya Shu to Managing Director – Asia, the company announced June 6. Shu joined IFP, an associate member of the Southern Forest Products Association, in

June 5, 2025 No Comments

West Fraser Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

The West Fraser 2024 Sustainability Report, Building Together: People and Partnerships, is live and highlights the company’s sustainability performance across a variety of environmental, social, and governance goals and disclosed

May 23, 2025 No Comments

Taylor Machine Works Names New Director of Operations

Zach Taylor has been appointed as the new director of operations for Taylor Machine Works Inc., the company recently announced. Taylor takes over for Greg Sisson, who has served Taylor

May 23, 2025 No Comments

SFPA Announces 2024 Sawmill Safety Award Recipients

The Southern Forest Products Association has announced the recipients of the John Edgar Rhodes 2024 Sawmill Safety Excellence Awards. The SFPA Safety Awards embody the impact, dedication, and legacy of

May 12, 2025 No Comments

Using Thermal Cameras for Predictive Sawmill Maintenance

This blog was submitted by Southern Forest Products Association associate member Opticom Tech. The original post can be found by clicking here. When you ask a sawmill manager to name

May 5, 2025 No Comments

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