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!
Engineered Wood Product 101- What is Structural Composite Lumber (SCL)?
Engineered wood’s surge in popularity through the years comes as no surprise to us. Willamette Valley Company is a leading supplier of wood products and custom solutions for engineered wood manufacturers and we are seeing an increase in demand for engineered wood products like never before. More and more architects and construction builders are embracing… Continue reading Engineered Wood Product 101- What is Structural Composite Lumber (SCL)?
Major Milestones of the Softwood Plywood Industry
Article Source: www.apawood.org/apas-history The average person may not realize the significance of the softwood plywood industry to our economy and culture. Since our roots are in the wood products industry, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at the history of the softwood plywood Industry and the impact it has had… Continue reading Major Milestones of the Softwood Plywood Industry
WVCO looks back on 2019 – the year of innovation.
2019 was a year of innovation. The wood products industry thrived as game-changing technology was introduced into the marketplace while cross-laminated timber, known for its economic advantages, construction quality, durability, sustainability, and aesthetics, was embraced by more architects and construction companies around the world. There were great advances made in automation that will make manufacturing… Continue reading WVCO looks back on 2019 – the year of innovation.
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