Is Wood the Future of New School Construction? “Supporters hail mass timber’s potential: the ability to speed up construction timelines in an industry plagued by inefficiencies; less environmental wear and tear; an attractive visual aesthetic; and the economic contribution of skilled jobs in an emerging industry.” They’re also quick to note wood construction at this… Continue reading Benefits of Building Schools with Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
3 Custom Robotic Solutions That Are Elevating the Wood Products Industry
PRE-TEC’s Turnkey Material Handling Solutions are on the Forefront of Automation. PRE-TEC, a division of the Willamette Valley Company, is a robotic systems integrator specializing in turnkey material handling solutions. As one of the largest integrators on the West Coast, the company has designed and installed hundreds of flexible automated systems using six-axis robots. For… Continue reading 3 Custom Robotic Solutions That Are Elevating the Wood Products Industry
How Engineered Wood Products Are Changing the Way We Build
These innovative mass timber projects are changing the way we think about building with wood. Wood has been the go-to building material since the dawn of humanity, however, the advancements in the wood products industry have made this “old” standby seem new again. The beneficial properties and pleasing aesthetics of engineered products are inspiring… Continue reading How Engineered Wood Products Are Changing the Way We Build
Increased Exposure to Wood Can Improve Health and Well Being
Growing Evidence Suggests Biophilic Designs of Hospitals, Offices, Schools, and Other Buildings Can Regulate Stress Levels Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years, but we’re only beginning to truly understand its benefits. Building with wood has not merely practical and environmental benefits, but it has also been linked to better… Continue reading Increased Exposure to Wood Can Improve Health and Well Being
Tapel Willamette Celebrates 20 Years in Business!
Tapel Willamette, Willamette Valley Company’s South American division, recently celebrated 20 years in business- a major milestone! When it began operations in May 2000 the company had just 7 employees and was headquartered in a small warehouse near downtown Concepción, Chile. Today, Tapel Willamette is a leading supplier for the industrial, environmental, and wood products… Continue reading Tapel Willamette Celebrates 20 Years in Business!
Twelve Facts About Engineered Wood You May Not Know
Photo @ APA — The Engineered Wood Association Since launching as a small business distributing mill supplies to the wood products industry in 1952, we’ve always had the same credo: Partnering through service, innovation, and integrity. This core belief drives our quest to find custom, innovative solutions to serve the wood products industry. WVCO works… Continue reading Twelve Facts About Engineered Wood You May Not Know
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