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Global growth shapes the forestry market - with both Eastern and Western companies experiencing a surge in productivity and possibilities.According to ‘Wood Business’, 2016 has delivered strong earnings for lumber-centric companies, with record-breaking profits seen in Canada, the United States, and Japan. The first quarter has generated millions across the world, proving a trend of success:
Japan: $752.4 million.
Canada (Western): $143.7 million.
Canada (Eastern): $122.6 million.
United States: $1.28 billion.
Canada (Western): $143.7 million.
Canada (Eastern): $122.6 million.
United States: $1.28 billion.
These numbers reflect the booming forestry market, which spans mills, paper products, textiles, and more - helping to shape the economic futures of North America and beyond. Critics believe that the effects of the 2007 Recession have finally disappeared, leaving only stability and potential expansion.
Connexus is ready for this expansion, offering our clients sharp top chains. These options - as part of our exclusive Viking and Summit lines - propel mill productivity to new levels, fusing low-draft tooth profiles with solid center plate designs. This allows them to adapt to heavy loads, promoting even weight distribution and reducing bruising. Corrosion-resistant materials also complement every operation, ensuring durability at speeds of over 1,400 FPM.
Our sharp top chains can seamlessly enhance mill operations, enabling our clients to expand their processes and claim corners of the global market. To learn more contact us today.
Impending Softwood Lumber Agreement Should Strengthen North American Market
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(Posted on Jun 26, 2016 at 11:00PM by Lee Byard)
Few North American markets prove as volatile - or as contested - as softwood lumber production. Trading agreements between Canada and the United States have (historically) failed to inspire confidence, and export tensions have remained high.Connexus is happy to report, however, that this may soon change.
According to 'Wood Business', Chrystia Freeland (Canadian International Trade Minister) and Michael Froman (U.S. Trade representative) have recently entered negotiations for the softwood market. These negotiations are intended to improve the current export regulations between the countries, promoting accelerated production and higher profits. The intention is to eliminate trade disputes and promote growth among producers and consumers alike.
In a joint statement released to 'Wood Business', Freeland and Froman said: “The United States and Canada are committed to continuing negotiations in an effort to achieve a durable and equitable solutions.†This, Connexus knows, will help to stabilize the softwood market - and create new opportunities for North American mills.
With our sharp top chains, we’re prepared for the impending softwood shift. Our products have been tailored for increased processes, with their unique ground flat-bottom designs ensuring even load distributions. This reduces overall wear, allowing the chains to sustain steady operations over extended periods of time (even at rates of over 1,400 FPM).
Should the United States and Canada reach a new export agreement, these sharp top chains will prove ideal for mills needing to expedite softwood materials.
To learn more contact us today.
Softwood Market Creates New Opportunities For North American Mills
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(Posted on Jun 17, 2016 at 06:54PM by Lee Byard)
A lumber expansion in the MENA Region (which encompasses the Middle East and Northern Africa) promises potential rewards for North American mills - with a growing need for softwood creating a frenzy of production and imports.According to Wood Business, the MENA Region is experiencing a lumber boom, claiming 10% of the global softwood accumulation. This offers North American mills opportunities to expand their processes and foster new contacts - taking advantage of the approximately 11 million shipments sent to Egypt, Jordan, Chad, and Morocco each year.
Currently, these shipments are dominated by European mills. With the growing need for softwood products, however, analysts anticipate that North American suppliers will soon be contacted to compensate for the change - and this could deliver immense profits for our clients.
This is why Connexus Industries offer sharp top chains to every mill. These options ensure exceptional accuracy, providing precise performance at speeds of over 1,400 FPM. Their unique designs - which blend solid center plates, low draft tooth profiles, and flat-bottom chains - also offer long-lasting results, eliminating the chance for sudden breakage. This allows them to cater to all lumber processes with greater ease and sustainability.
It also allows them to provide increase softwood productions, helping North American mills accommodate the MENA Region rise.
To learn more about our sharp top chains contact us today.
Production Boom Expected For North American Lumber Industry
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(Posted on Jun 15, 2016 at 07:21PM by Lee Byard)
Production proves promising for North America’s lumber market, with Canada and the United States delivering a series of increased operations and softwood exports.According to the 'Timmins Press', the North American market is experiencing steady growth - with a recent production boom in Ontario offering new hope for mills and harvesters. There, export shipments have increased 12%, with companies hurrying to meet the demands of the revitalized U.S. construction sector. This has redefined the region, offering new employment opportunities and improved prosperity.
In an interview with the 'Timmins Press', Jaime Lim - CEO of the Ontario Forest Industries Association - noted: “The mills and the companies that survived this prolonged recession finally (are) investing again and ramping up, either building new mills or creating additional capacity. That’s all because the U.S. housing market, after being stagnant for almost a decade, (is) starting to grow again.â€
Connexus Industries can accommodate that growth, offering sharp top chains. These options are tailored for every operation, with our team assessing the necessary tip sharpness levels needed to ensure speed, accuracy, and consistency. We then engineer each chain to our clients’ specific requirements - delivering maximum grip and minimum tear-out. This will allow mills in Ontario and beyond to keep pace with the construction blitz.
To learn more about our sharp top chains contact us today.
Ontario Mills Boost North American Lumber Economy
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(Posted on Jun 6, 2016 at 12:45PM by Lee Byard)
With the arrival of June comes a promise of stability. North America’s lumber industry - finally gaining strength after the Great Recession of 2007, with production increases achieved in both Canada and the United States - continues to grow, fostering confidence across the market.According to 'CBC News', Ontario is the most recent site of this lumber revitalization. Due to the recent rise in U.S. construction, the region is boosting its production process - posting a 6% year-over-year gain. This number showcases the subtle, but steady, progress found throughout North America. Mills are finally beginning to redefine their outputs and accelerate their profits.
'CBC News' also reports that the Ontario market has proven strong enough to re-open the Timmins Mill (which was destroyed by a fire in 2012). This will further enhance the market, adding new jobs and providing yet another mill to accommodate the construction boom.
Connexus Industries is ready for this boom - with our sharp top chains tailored for maximum efficiency. We offer our clients top-grade materials, promoting resistance to corrosion and oxidation alike. This promises resilience among every North American mill, with each custom chain optimized for high temperatures, high speeds, and high performance. We’re eager to assist the production shift in Ontario and beyond.
To learn more about our sharp top chains contact us today.
Automation Anchors 2016 Design Engineering Expo
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(Posted on May 26, 2016 at 07:01PM by Lee Byard)
On May 17th the Design Engineering Expo greeted the Ontario lumber market - offering millers, harvesters, and distributors access to the latest industry solutions. Countless exhibitions lined the walls of the Mississauga Convention Centre, showcasing a series of technologies and manufacturing systems; and representatives from North America’s leading forces (including Objex Unlimited, 3DX Production, and EMKA Inc) offered insights into the changing commercial landscape.They also emphasized the need for automation.
During an interview with Wood Business, Ben Hope (Technology Driver for Festo Canada) noted the value of automated strategies in the lumbar industry - calling for mills and manufacturers alike to implement smarter tech platforms. Through this, he argued, higher production standards can be achieved; and North America can reap the benefits of streamlined operations, using real-time information to improve all processes.
Hope said: “By collecting big data - identifying what is valuable and performing data analytics - companies now have the opportunity to optimize various aspects of their operations through condition monitoring, energy consumption monitoring, proactive maintenance, and more.†Automation leads to improvement.
Connexus Industries has long since embraced this philosophy, providing our customers with the Sense-A-Cut III. This bandsaw deviation control system delivers continuous data feeds to monitor, assess, and improve saw deflections. It allows mills to customize their cutting processes - utilizing multiple sensor inputs and increased speed feeds to enhance accuracy.
Through this, the lumber industry can continue to grow: with the Sense-A-Cut III quickly detecting potential issues and allowing operators to create more efficient responses. This greatly improves production yields and minimizes error, ensuring sustainable sales.
To learn more about the automated value of our Sense-A-Cut III contact us today.
The United States' housing market is experiencing a resurgence. No longer are consumers wary of construction - choosing instead to lay the foundations of both homes and futures. Suburban development reigns supreme, and this has led to a stable economy.It’s also led to bolstered lumber sales.
According to Wood Resource Quarterly, the U.S. lumber market is flourishing. Due to the recent rise in construction, consumption levels have grown 5% and import volumes (particularly from Canada) have grown 10%. This proves contrary to the global sector, where falling prices and weak mill operations have led to a 4.8% decline.
Through a strong need for hardwood and softwood products, U.S. consumers are helping to strengthen the economy - and they’re also creating opportunities for North American mills.
Connexus Industries is prepared to further those opportunities. We offer sharp top chains, each tailored for precision. We create custom tip designs for every client, seamlessly adapting to industry grip needs. Through our painstaking engineering process - which combines oxidation-resistant materials and ground-flat bottoms - we ensure that each product can accommodate speeds of over 1,400 FPM.
This, we know, is essential for the expanding U.S. construction market. We enable mills to match every housing demand - with ease, efficiency, and durability.
To learn more about our sharp top chains contact us today.
Columbia Forest Products Announces Merger and Improves Lumber Market
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(Posted on May 15, 2016 at 04:15PM by Lee Byard)
A hardwood production surge will soon come to the North American lumber market - with recent reports noting a merger between Columbia Forest Products and Nova Wood Lamination.According to Wood Business, Columbia Forest Products - a U.S.-based plant founded in 1957 - recently acquired the Nova Wood Lamination corporation. This merger (which is one of many from Columbia, with the company expanding its practices across North America) will bolster the market, creating a need for decorative hardwood and plywood products. Analysts anticipate that both harvesting and milling operations will increase across Canada and the United States to compensate.
That anticipation is well-founded. Columbia Forest Products already ranks among the largest wood providers in North America, with locations in North Carolina, Oregon, Wisconsin, Vermont, Maine, Ohio, Arkansas, West Virginia, Virginia, Ontario, and Quebec. The Nova addition will simply increase its production capabilities - which will inspire a healthy market margin.
Connexus Industries is prepared for this, providing milling companies with specialized sharp top chains (which deliver custom tip designs to ensure maximum grips and minimum tear-outs). We blend corrosion-resistant materials with precise engineering, creating products that can endure every lumber demand.
This will prove essential as Columbia Forest Products continues its push toward hardwood domination.
To learn more about our sharp top chains contact us today.
Connexus Industries Delivers Superior Metal Detection
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(Posted on May 9, 2016 at 07:46PM by Lee Byard)
A single sliver of metal can wreak havoc on the lumber industry - undermining equipment performance, interrupting production, and triggering a series of costly repairs. Ferrous properties prove dangerous to North America’s mills, and every day brings the chance for tramp contamination.Connexus Industries seeks to change this - by offering our customers peerless detection technologies. Through ours Rens-Metal Shark products, we promote optimum performance and superior safety. These products continually monitor, assess, and identify ferrous traces, helping to eliminate lengthy downtime incidents. They deliver consistently high results, as proven by a recent study of the A60 Search Coil.
This option - which features a six-faced design, allowing it to more effectively examine logs - promises impressive results, with its coil apertures detecting even the faintest hints of metal:
Coil Aperture: 36-inches
16-D: 99.6%
8-D: 98.9%
6-D: 96.8%
Coil Aperture: 40-inches
16-D: 98.9%
8-D: 99.0%
6-D: 95.7%
Coil Aperture: 46-inches
16-D: 96.8%
8-D: 98.0%
6-D: 83.9%
16-D: 99.6%
8-D: 98.9%
6-D: 96.8%
Coil Aperture: 40-inches
16-D: 98.9%
8-D: 99.0%
6-D: 95.7%
Coil Aperture: 46-inches
16-D: 96.8%
8-D: 98.0%
6-D: 83.9%
The A60 ensures greater productivity (and protection) for North America’s mills, seeking out ferrous metals with precise care. To learn more about this and other Rens-Metal Shark options contact us today.
Housing Initiatives And New Construction Should Bolster North America’s Lumber Market
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(Posted on May 6, 2016 at 04:25PM by Lee Byard)
Change is coming to the North American lumber industry. In 2015 a series of complications - including falling commodity prices, steady unemployment rates, and a sudden 1.1% drop in overall construction - stalled the sale of softwood and hardwood products. Operational outputs, while still strong, failed to reach their full potentials; and mills experienced a subtle recession.A recent 'Timetric' report, however, emphasizes renewed growth in Canada’s construction and housing sectors - which should translate to improved milling for all of North America.
The report - dubbed 'Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020' - examines the impending upswing in Canadian construction, with government officials launching programs to accelerate market growth. These programs (which include the 'Affordable Housing Initiative') encourage property development, with analysts predicting a 2.13% overall rise in both community and infrastructural changes within the next four years. This will deliver thousands of new building opportunities.
Connexus Industries is ready for this urbanization boom, providing our clients with the specialty chains they require. Our sharp top options adapt to all outputs, pairing ground flat-bottoms with low draft profiles. This reduces overall wear, evenly distributing weight and promoting more sustainable processes. Mills can now keep pace with every housing initiative, and both Canada and the United States will be able to more efficiently respond to lumber demands.
To learn more about our sharp top chains - as well as our other milling options - contact us today.
