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Ligna postponed to late 2021

09 November 2020
Deutsche Messe, the trade fair organizer for Ligna has stated that the event will now be held from 27 September until 1 October 2021 instead of in May 2021. Source: Timberbiz In view of the current developments in the global incidence of infections in the wake of the corona pandemic,
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Timber ban by China still unconfirmed; Biden may hold an answer for the future

09 November 2020
Reports of a ban by China on imports of Australian timber as well as lobster, copper, sugar, wine and coal mooted last week and set to begin on Saturday seems to have so far done little more than create anxiety and rumours among exposed businesses. Source: Timberbiz There were no imme
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Ponsse most reputable company in Finland for third time

06 November 2020
For the third year in succession, Ponsse has been selected as the most reputable company in Finland in the annual Reputation & Trust survey. A total of 8974 Finns participated in the survey. Source: Timberbiz “Ponsse has succeeded in maintaining its first place, and even in increa
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Waratah harvester head for tight spaces

06 November 2020
Waratah Forestry Equipment has released a new model configuration of the HTH623C harvester head. The new HTH623C loader processor (LP) features a wide delimb opening for increased productivity while its short tilt frame improves reach for higher deck piles, making it more manoeuvrable
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Work from home trend affects demand for paper

06 November 2020
The “work-from-home” trend that has spawned a ubiquitous acronym (WFH) and come to represent life in 2020 has been both a blessing and a curse. To be sure, the seamless technology that allowed many employees to work effectively in the safety of their own homes during the early stage “
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Scion’s 2020 awards recognise best and brightest

06 November 2020
A number of awards were announced at Scion’s 2020 staff awards presentation including the highly regarded Roger Newman Award for Science or Engineering excellence. Source: Timberbiz “In the midst of what has been a challenging year for the world, it is a joy to come together as a team
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Friday analysis: Chinese hot pot of rumours, speculation and predictions

06 November 2020
Everyone seems to be holding his or her collective breaths right now. There are lots of rumours, little real facts. Lots of speculation and predictions, but no definitive information. This applies to just about everything; the pandemic and the opening of State borders, China’s bans on
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Wooden clogs are de rigueur for fashionistas

04 November 2020
Louis Vuitton clogs are apparently the latest to jump on the wooden clog trend of 2021 according to fashionistas. Clogs seem to be one of the trendiest footwear styles at the moment, bringing the wooden sandal silhouette into the spotlight through the resurgence of Crocs and luxury ta
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New American hardwoods guide is a visual tech tool

04 November 2020
The American Hardwood Export Council has brought together its species and grading guides into a single Guide to Sustainable American Hardwoods, complete with illustrated application case studies. Its aim is to provide a publication that ‘informs, educates and inspires’ and meets the n
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China’s first timber train loaded

04 November 2020
The first “timber train” from Zhangjiagang (Jiangsu province) to the Ganzhou International Dry Port arrived on 29 September. The train was loaded with 40 containers, all of which contained wood imported through Zhangjiagang by Linsentai Furniture Ltd and other local furniture companie
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