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New production line for Nokian heavy tyre tubes

12 August 2024
Nokian Tyres is investing in a new production line for heavy tyre inner tubes at its factory in Nokia, Finland. The first inner tubes made in Nokia are expected to be ready in the first half of 2025. Source: Timberbiz “The sizes of heavy tyres and customer requirements have incr
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Long lasting effects of Russian invasion on global timber

12 August 2024
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded. Now researchers have found that the invasion may not only have significant short-term impacts on the global timber markets but may
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1,500 certified chairs for Notre-Dame

12 August 2024
After the devastating fire at Notre-Dame de Paris in 2019, French furniture manufacturer Bosc was selected to create 1,500 chairs for the cathedral. Source: Timberbiz PEFC France met Sylvain Bastiat, Commercial Director of Bosc, who spoke about the Archbishop of Paris’ vision for the
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Logs are gold

12 August 2024
In the United States lumber market, a ratio of lumber futures prices to gold futures prices is often used to gain insights into broader economic trends, investment strategies, and market behaviours. Gold is widely regarded as a reliable store of value over the long term and serves as
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FSC Promotional Licence Holder’s Forum

12 August 2024
FSC ANZ is hosting The Promotional Licence Holder’s Forum once again. Building on the success of the 2023 event, this exclusive gathering is designed to provide Promotional Licence Holders and their teams with an in-depth understanding of the positive environmental, social, and
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NZ Wood Processing Growth Fund – new applications close 26 August

12 August 2024
The Wood Processing Growth Fund (WPGF) second capital investment round of the Accelerator program is open, and applications must be received by 26 August 2024. Accelerator provides loans or equity finance to co-fund capital investment in new capacity and improvements that increase ons
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Rolling out new firefighting methods employing satellite technology

12 August 2024
The New South Wales Government is preparing for the upcoming bushfire season with the rollout of new firefighting tankers and cutting-edge satellite technology to keep crews connected and safer during emergencies. Source: Timberbiz In a significant upgrade, RFS vehicles will now be eq
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Tasmanian Greenhouse Gas report applauded by forestry

12 August 2024
The Tasmanian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report was welcomed by the Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) Chief Executive Officer, Nick Steel, who said the forestry industry continues to be a key part of Tasmania’s response to climate change. Source: Timberbiz “Tasman
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No Fake Poles

12 August 2024
The new No Fake Poles website set up by the NSW branch of the Australian Forest Products Association is calling supporters to sign a petition to overturn the decision by Essential Energy to opt for UV coated fibreglass and resin composite power poles. Source: Timberbiz Durability, sus
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Poles apart – the timber industry against fibreglass power poles

12 August 2024
The timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phase-out of wooden power poles across NSW, demanding proof that the manufactured ones won’t melt in bushfires. Source: AAP The NSW branch of the Australian Forest Products Association has launched a new website urging peo
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