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Paper cups recycled into chipboard and paper

18 September 2019
Stora Enso has conducted a trial with Fiskeby Board in Sweden to explore possibilities to recycle used paper cups into white-lined chipboard (WLC). The trials confirmed that paper cups can be utilized as valuable raw material to produce WLC board without any investments or changes to
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John Deere extends warranty for hybrid wheel loader

18 September 2019
John Deere is extending the 8 year/ 20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on its 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader. The warranty supports John Deere’s commitment to the durability and reliability of its popular 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader, which was recently named as a finalist for the
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Metsa kicks off apprenticeship training

18 September 2019
Metsä Group is again kicking off apprenticeship training in its production units across Finland. The company is looking for some 50 people with vocational training, who will gain a qualification for versatile and responsible production tasks at Metsä Group’s mills during their 18-mont
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Portsea Clubhouse rebuilt for a new generation

18 September 2019
In 1960, the original Portsea Surf Life Saving Clubhouse in Victoria was constructed from a packing crate. Now, more than 60 years later, it has been transformed into a once-in a generation clubhouse. Situated right along the beach, this $9 million project required a full demolition a
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BJ Ball on the ball with Kiwi designers

18 September 2019
One of Australasia’s largest distributors of printable materials and consumables, BJ Ball, is meeting with kiwi design students to ensure the next generation of designers can see the forests for the trees. Source: Timberbiz Dually certified as PEFC and FSC ‘chain of custody’, BJ Ball
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Plant health and forest pest strategies

18 September 2019
A workshop was held in Hobart in early September facilitated by Paco Tovar from Plant Health Australia which provided an opportunity for stakeholders to become informed and discuss a proposed National Forest Pest Surveillance Program. Source: Timberbiz Forests, native woodlands and pl
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WA timbers up for auction

18 September 2019
Western Australia’s Forest Products Commission is expecting spirited bidding from wood enthusiasts and craftspeople when approximately 400 tonnes of logs and a selection of sawn timber from the South West and Goldfields regions, are auctioned at the FPC Harvey Mill on 21 September. So
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All is sweet for Sugar Pine Walk

18 September 2019
Forestry Corporation of NSW has begun preparations at the site of the future Sugar Pine Walk in Bago State Forest. The Sugar Pine Walk is an iconic landmark for forest visitors and Forestry Corporation is working to continue this unique experience for future generations. Source: Timbe
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Government aims to streamline exporting legislation

18 September 2019
According to the Federal Government it wants exporters have access to modern, streamlined legislation that helps them get their goods into overseas markets and has released the exposure draft of the Export Control Bill 2019. Source: Timberbiz “The Bill shows this government’s continui
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Uncovering new opportunities to use wood in housing

18 September 2019
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is working to uncover new opportunities in the detached housing market, with the development of a technical extension program that will encourage the use of wood products in residential Class 1 properties.  Source: Timberbiz The recently launc
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