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European paper demand is up alongside prices

21 April 2021
With a significant portion of Australian and New Zealand supply coming from European sources and companies, what happens in Europe last month, impacts Australasian price and volume developments in coming months. Sources: EMGE, IndustryEdge Global paper market consultants EMGE & Co
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Stora Enso plans shut down of two paper mills

21 April 2021
Stora Enso will start co-determination negotiations with employees at its Kvarnsveden Mill in Sweden and Veitsiluoto Mill in Finland regarding a plan to permanently close down pulp and paper production at both mills. The planned closures would take place during the third quarter of 20
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Funding to protect a beech forest under threat

21 April 2021
The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee is supporting biodiversity funding of NZ$50,000 for 150 hectares of remnant beech forest, wetlands and manuka scrub on Mount Lawry Station. Source: Timberbiz Waimakariri District Council, Environment Canterbury and the QEII Trust are working togeth
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Super wooden Mack truck for auction

21 April 2021
An auction is now live for a hand-crafted wooden Mack Superliner to celebrate truck maker’s Mack Evolution Tour. Sources: Big Rigs, Timberbiz The tour, which began in January and is set to wrap up in May and will travel to dealerships right around Australia. Big Rigs recently reported
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End of cartonboard from NZ as Whakatane mill closes

21 April 2021
The Whakatane Board Mill in New Zealand owned by SIG Combibloc will close around the end of June 2021. Approximately 210 people will lose their jobs, after a short search reportedly failed to yield a buyer. Source: IndustryEdge Once a cartonboard facility that stood alongside the Petr
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SA blueprint to drive growth has a regional perspective

21 April 2021
A South Australian-first blueprint to drive economic growth in the state’s regions and create jobs across a range of industries has been released by the Marshall Liberal Government. Source: Timberbiz The Our Regions Matter blueprint focuses on five key areas to drive growth: Regional
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Feds urged to support Nationals, native hardwood and RFAs

21 April 2021
The Federal Parliament has been urged to unite to support legislation proposed by Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie that will provide certainty for Australia’s native hardwood timber industries and the thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on them. Source: Timberbiz The Senate
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If re-elected Tas Liberals to invest in forestry plan

21 April 2021
A re-elected majority Tasmanian Liberal government would partner with the Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network (TFFPN) to invest in the establishment of a Diversity Action Plan to increase the gender and cultural diversity of the resources sector. Source: Timberbiz Recent ind
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US lumber prices claim a 375% increase in a year

19 April 2021
  Prices for all categories of lumber break records as futures prices surge with no relief in sight for buyers. Closing prices on Friday, April 16, 2021 of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Random Length Lumber Futures contracts for every delivery month in 2021 were all above US$1000 p
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Sennebogen materials handler equipped for timber work

19 April 2021
Sennebogen’s 830 E series materials handler supports timber professionals in log transport and sawing operations as it is mobile with practical trailer application stands, a robust design and is delivered with 14m equipment as standard, depending on the weight to be loaded and trailer
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