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Kesla crane package just for Sweden

13 September 2023
Finnish Kesla launched a new crane package for the Swedish market that includes a crane with the Swedish X-Cab and Olsbergs control valve and full control system. Source: Timberbiz Finnish Kesla is known worldwide for its timber cranes. It offers cranes with various accesso-ries, incl
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US Department of Ag Forest Service invests $20M in research

13 September 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing US$20 million to fund 30 research studies to develop new technologies and data that will increase restoration of degraded forests, grasslands, and watersheds. Source: Timberbi
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SCA ready to develop the sawmill of tomorrow

13 September 2023
In the B700 project and the investments in technology it involves we have laid the foundation for the next generation of sawmills. A considerably more digital sawmill in which no element of the manufacturing process needs to be left to chance according to Johan Olofsson, technology an
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Lithuanian Wood Processors join The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries

11 September 2023
CEI-Bois, representing the European woodworking industries, announced that its newest member is the Lithuanian Wood Processors Association. Source: Timberbiz “On behalf of CEI-Bois I would like to welcome as our newest member the Lithuanian Wood Processors Association. Like all organi
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ProSilva relies on customers to develop their machines

11 September 2023
ProSilva’s customers play a significant role, as the most significant insights for product development often come from the field. These customers typically consist of small to medium-sized logging contractors operating 1–3 machines. Often, the operators themselves are also the owners.
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Metsa invites applications for a paid training program

11 September 2023
Metsä is inviting applications for its apprenticeship training program beginning in January 2024. A total of 80 new jobs will be offered in production units across Finland to train 80 new professionals. Source: Timberbiz Metsä Group’s apprenticeship training is an excellent path towar
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Alliance with Japan to bring timber design to Brisbane Olympics

11 September 2023
An alliance of local and global architects wants to bring sustainable timber design to the Brisbane Olympics and fresh, local eyes to Olympic venue design in south-east Queensland. Source: Timberbiz Australian design practice Buchan has spearheaded the alliance, joining forces with Ja
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AFPA welcomes the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition

11 September 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the launch of the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC), a new body of 10 leading, international forestry businesses with a mission to drive action on climate change, halting deforestation and biodiversity lo
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Nanolayer that tames the flame

08 September 2023
Researchers have developed a technique that utilizes a molecule-thin protective layer to control how a flame’s heat interacts with the material – taming the fire and allowing users to finely tune the characteristics of the processed material. Source: Timberbiz “Fire is a valuable engi
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Resolutely trialling truck platooning

08 September 2023
Resolute is helping advance an exciting off-highway automated vehicle (AV) technology known as truck platooning. Truck platooning involves a convoy of trucks that are linked together electronically, all operated by an experienced driver in the lead truck. The rest of the trucks in the
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