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German bridge of concrete and wood composites

20 September 2024
As part of the safety expansion of the expressway between St Veit South and North in Germany, new bridges had to be built. One of these is a combination of wood and concrete composites. Source: Timberbiz The Hasslacher group, together with Asfinag, is developing an innovative solution
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Sweden working to keeping its A listing in biomass

20 September 2024
The Norwegian Forestry Agency is putting forward a series of proposals for biomass from the forest to meet the EU’s new renewable requirements. Source: Timberbiz “Our proposals can contribute to Sweden continuing to be classified as an A country in a cost-effective manner. It wi
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JCB engines are 20 years old

20 September 2024
JCB’s engine business has marked its 20th birthday with a celebration to thank employees for their vital role in its continuing success. Source: Timberbiz Since 2004, JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, UK has gone from producing three engines a day to making almost 300. It has b
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Logging stops for rare emus

20 September 2024
Logging has been stopped by the NSW Forestry Corporation in a Clarence Valley state forest after eggs found in an endangered Coastal Emu nest hatched last week, prompting calls for a wider exclusion zone to protect the species. Source: Australian Rural & Regional News Last week th
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New homes sales fall nationally except for Queensland

20 September 2024
New home sales nationally fell by 1.3% in the month of August which leaves sales in the three months to August 2024 higher by 4.6% compared with the previous year. Source: Timberbiz The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five large
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Hundreds attend timber fest in Gympie

20 September 2024
Hundreds of industry workers and their families, whose livelihoods and businesses are supported by Queensland’s sustainable forest and timber industry, welcomed the support of local leaders at the Queensland Timber Fest in Gympie last weekend. Source: Timberbiz Timber Queensland’s CEO
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Oji NZ to close recycling mill in Penrose 75 job losses

20 September 2024
Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS) announced that it will close its paper recycling mill in Penrose, Auckland with around 75 staff members to lose their jobs. The company said it had no choice after suffering continuing financial losses. Source: Timberbiz It is expected that the mill will cl
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AFWI research advisory committee established provide expert advice

20 September 2024
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations has announced the establishment of a Research Advisory Committee. The committee will provide expert advice to the AFWI board on forest and wood product research and innovation, ensuring that research activities are aligned with industry needs, an
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Head of R&D to retire from FWPA

20 September 2024
FWPA’s Head of Research and Development, Dr Chris Lafferty has decided to retire at the end of June 2025, after 23 years with the organisation. Source: Timberbiz Since joining the then Forest and Wood Products Research & Development Corporation in 2002, Chris has been an invaluabl
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Dongwha mill pleased with NSW Action Plan, but a few hurdles expected

20 September 2024
Bombala based timber milling company Dongwha Australia has welcomed a NSW Government Forestry Industry Action Plan designed to outline the path the State will take to ensure a sustainable timber industry that aligns with the Government’s key environmental priorities. Source: Kar
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