The online timber pricing service will extend its services to satellite monitoring of timberland. Members get more services from the partnership, and the businesses may generate more revenue.
Several companies hope it's sooner rather than later.
The maker of alternative wood-like products is taking four plants offline after anticipated revenue did not materialize. The builder of online exchanges for the home construction industry is expanding overseas, thanks to a deal with systems integrator giant Unisys. The software provider and online marketplace for the home building industry lets go of 170 employees to streamline operations and improve efficiencies. VC returns are down, which is especially tough for newer funds. And the South has lots of those.