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Finnish survey shows Ponsse finishes high on reputation

19 October 2022
According to a survey conducted by the Finnish Shareholders’ Association, the Finnish Foundation for Share Promotion and T-Media, the most reputable listed companies in 2022 are Kone, Ponsse and Vaisala. The survey evaluated the reputation of 81 listed companies in the eyes of Finnish
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World Architecture Festival short listed building

19 October 2022
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) and PEFC have unveiled the finalists for this year’s Best Use of Certified Timber Prize. The Prize rewards architects and project teams for using certified timber as a main construction material for outstanding buildings. Source: Timberbiz One of
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Changes in Eurasian wood industry

19 October 2022
Indufor’s wood products expert, Jaakko Rantanen was speaking at the B2B Wood Summit in Poznan, Poland about the “Changes in Eurasian Wood Industry“ focusing on the recent developments and outlook of sawn softwood and hardwood plywood businesses. Source: Timberbiz, Indufor Mr Rantanen
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AKD turning pink again

19 October 2022
This year is AKD’s fourth year of turning PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable support and care to women and men experiencing breast cancer. Source: Timberbiz A breast cancer diagnosis changes your life, often in ways you wou
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Forestry Australia attracts 320 professionals to national symposium

19 October 2022
A cross-section of the nation’s leading minds converged in Albury this week to reimagine the future of Australian forestry and share knowledge and ideas to ensure forests can benefit generations to come. Source: Timberbiz More than 320 scientists, researchers, forestry professionals a
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Carter Holt Harvey NZ accused of squeezing independent merchants

19 October 2022
Suppliers ITM and Mitre 10 say they’re being squeezed by the timber company Carter Holt Harvey allocating structural timber to its own retail outlets by preference. Source: Stuff NZ, Newsroom NZ, Timberbiz The two independent merchant chains are caught between the big producers,
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Debated petition on native forestry flawed says AFCA

19 October 2022
An electronic petition debated in the New South Wales (NSW) parliament Thursday last week demonstrated the flawed and unfounded argument against native forestry according to the Australian Forestry Contractors Association (AFCA). Source: Timberbiz In a statement AFCA said the debate w
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RDO Equipment opens new facility in Adelaide

19 October 2022
RDO Equipment, Adelaide’s local John Deere forestry and construction dealer and Vermeer equipment dealer, yesterday officially opened its new multi-million-dollar South Australian dealership signalling its commitment to the industry and customers across the state. Source: Timberbiz Th
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WA draft Forest Management Plan open for debate

19 October 2022
Western Australians can now have their say on the draft Forest Management Plan 2024-2033, which delivers on the McGowan Government’s decision to end native logging in the State’s South-West by 2024. Source: Timberbiz The WA government says the move will preserve at least 400,000
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Inner-city Greens want to decide the future of regional communities

19 October 2022
Councils should focus on what they’re there for, and not be deciding the fate of the hardwood timber industry, according to Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) CEO Deb Kerr. Ms Kerr was commenting on inner-city Melbourne suburb Maribyrnong pushing through a resolution at the
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