Innovation, Teamwork and Sustainability Power Energy Savings in Montana
When our three Montana manufacturing facilities teamed up to improve their energy efficiency in 2022, they set an ambitious goal: reduce energy usage by 2 percent annually. Thanks to teamwork, innovation and grit, they more than doubled their savings, reducing usage by 4.24 percent, or 1.38 million kilowatt hours, from October 2023 through October 2024. That’s enough electricity to power 187 homes for a full year. ... Read More
July 22, 2025
Gentry Hassell Is Fired Up About Fire Safety
Fire safety in a sawmill requires a lot of special equipment, from intricate systems of pipes and hoses to high-tech sensors. But even more important are the dedicated employees such as Gentry Hassell who keep it all in working order. ... Read More
July 15, 2025
Breaking Ground on Our New TimberStrand® Facility in Arkansas
On June 18, more than 150 people — including a large contingent of Weyerhaeuser employees — gathered on the site of our future TimberStrand® manufacturing facility near Monticello, Arkansas, for an official groundbreaking celebration. ... Read More
July 8, 2025
Jaine Allran Relies on Precision and Patience to Breed Better Trees
Peach trees and loblolly pines might not appear too similar at first glance. But according to Jaine Allran, a germplasm development coordinator in Sylvania, Georgia, they have more in common than you think — especially when it comes to selective breeding. ... Read More
July 2, 2025
Capturing the Spirit of Plymouth, North Carolina, at the Black Bear Festival
Every June, the town of Plymouth, North Carolina, holds a Black Bear Festival in honor of the region’s famous tree-climbing residents. The picturesque town of 3,000 swells to 30,000 for a weekend of fun and family events — from river tubing and pontoon boat tours to a classic car show, live music, timber sports and hot air balloon rides. ... Read More
July 2, 2025