Con-Vey, a leading provider of innovative material handling and automated solutions, has announced its new partnership with Boise Cascade Co. to develop and implement a cutting-edge I-Joist assembly line at their Thorsby, Ala. facility. 

The new I-Joist assembly line is designed to optimize production capabilities and enhance the overall efficiency of Boise Cascade’s operations. The new line will further bolster their production efficiency and product quality, ensuring that they continue to meet and exceed industry standards.

“Partnering with Boise Cascade is a significant milestone for Con-Vey,” says Jeremy Goebel, Vice President at Con-Vey. “Our shared commitment to quality and innovation makes this collaboration a perfect fit. We are excited to bring our state-of-the-art I-Joist Assembly Line to their Thorsby facility, demonstrating our capability to deliver top-notch solutions that drive industry progress.” 

The collaboration between Con-Vey and Boise Cascade exemplifies the power of strategic partnerships in enhancing production capabilities and operational efficiency. By combining Con-Vey’s expertise in advanced machinery with Boise Cascade’s dedication to quality materials, this project highlights a shared commitment to innovation and excellence.

West Salem Machinery (WSM) has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.westsalem.com, aimed at modernizing the user interface and making valuable information more intuitive and accessible. The updated website reflects WSM’s commitment to providing customers with streamlined access to product details, timber industry insights, and expert knowledge.

 The new website features a modern design that improves navigation, allowing users to quickly find the information they need. Whether searching for equipment specifications, service options, or industry solutions, visitors will experience a more intuitive journey through the site. This redesign aligns with WSM’s dedication to enhancing the customer experience by making it easier to discover and leverage WSM’s extensive process knowledge.

 “Our goal with the new website is to provide a resource that not only showcases our innovative equipment but also serves as a comprehensive hub of information for our customers,” says Matson Hardie of West Salem Machinery. “We’ve focused on creating a user-friendly interface that makes it simple for visitors to find the precise information they need, whether it’s detailed equipment specs or insights from our decades of industry expertise.”

 Key features of the new website include:

• Enhanced Navigation: Simplified menus and clear categories help users find information quickly.
• Modern Design: A fresh, clean design that reflects WSM’s commitment to innovation and quality.
• Comprehensive Product Information: Detailed pages for each product, complete with specifications and application insights.
• Resource Hub: Easy access to white papers, case studies, and articles that share WSM’s industry knowledge.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for all devices, ensuring a seamless experience whether on a desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.

The launch of this website marks a significant step forward in WSM’s mission to make industry-leading equipment and expertise accessible to all its customers.

Officials with Michigan-based Besse Forest Products recently announced the closure of three plants in Wisconsin that will result in more than 130 employees being laid off. The mills affected are Goodman Veneer and Lumber, Goodman, Wis., 48 employees and a sawmill that dates to 1909; Wisconsin Veneer and Plywood, Mattoon, Wis., 42 employees; Birchwood Manufacturing, Rice Lake, Wis., 46 employees.

The move comes after Besse Forest Products was sold to the Florida-based Hoffmann Family of Companies private equity firm in March 2024, and the company seeks to lower costs across its 10 newly acquired production facilities. Officials with Besse Forest Products said the closures were “due to an unprecedented industry downturn.”