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SweTree video to explain auto production of forest plants

13 July 2020
SweTree Technologies has been developing a technology for automated production of forest plants based on somatic embryogenesis. With this technology leap, it is possible to quickly and efficiently produce more plants of the best material from forest breeding. Source: Timberbiz This is
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JD offers self-levelling function on small tractors

13 July 2020
John Deere launched its Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader (MSL) option for small tractors. Designed to keep loads level throughout the lift, the new loaders are compatible with John Deere 1E, 1R, 2R and 3E compact utility tractors. Source: Timberbiz Most compact tractors utilize a loade
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New Forests Asia meets compliance to provide financial services

13 July 2020
In June New Forests Asia (Singapore) attained its Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence, bolstering its capabilities as a Singapore-based fund manager. The licence is issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and affirms that New Forests Asia meets compliance standards to p
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Recovered paper shipments to China could end this year

13 July 2020
Recovered paper shipments to China could cease before the end of 2020, with global shipping companies now rejecting shipments for delivery after the end of September. The second and fifth largest global shipping conglomerates (Mediterranean Shipping Company [MSC] and Hapag Lloyd) anno
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OneFortyOne says YES to NZ students

13 July 2020
OneFortyOne (OFO) New Zealand is sponsoring the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) across Te Tauihu the top of the South Island. YES gives students the opportunity to create and run their own practical business – in real life. Source: Timberbiz Each YES team is usually made up of four to s
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Mary Valley Timbers continues a long tradition and shows growth

13 July 2020
Mary Valley Timbers is a hardwood sawmill based in the heart of timber country, near Gympie. Operating from the site of the original Dagun Sawmill, Mary Valley Timbers is one the few remaining working sawmills in a region long synonymous with forestry. Source: Timberbiz The historic s
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Technicalities of making glulam from fibre managed E. nitens

13 July 2020
Glue laminated timber, glulam, is a highly attractive, versatile structural solution for architects and structural engineers thanks to its ability to achieve long spans and curves, without compromising strength or aesthetic qualities. Source: Timberbiz Currently, most glulam elements
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Tasmanian stakeholder consultation

13 July 2020
The Northern Tasmania Forest Industry Pilot HUB, which was established in 2019, is currently undertaking assessments in priority areas following extensive consultation with stakeholders. Source: Timberbiz HUB related work is now being extended to consider forest industry issues in Sou
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Australian Timber Design Awards judging has commenced

13 July 2020
Judging of the 2020 Australian Timber Design Awards (ATDA) has commenced with this year’s entries being assessed through an online meeting platform due to COVID-19 restrictions. Submissions are still open to mid July. Source: Timberbiz The judging period commenced in July and a
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NZ wins with robotic scaling machine for forestry

13 July 2020
A world-first robotic innovation that scans and measures export logs on trucks has landed its Kiwi developers on the 2020 RBR50, Robotics Business Review’s prestigious global list recognising the 50 most innovative and transformative robotics companies of the year. Source: Timberbiz T
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