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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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TimberPro to expand its footprint

17 October 2022
TimberPro, a manufacturer of forestry equipment in Wisconsin USA, is making a significant expansion to its current operation in with a new addition that will add 48,765 square feet to its existing facility. The company expects to spend approximately US$8 million on the expansion proje
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Seven new Cases for excavation

17 October 2022
Case has introduced seven new models of E Series excavators including two in new size classes. The company says these new excavators represent an enhanced level of hydraulic performance and precision, greater engine power and responsiveness, extended service intervals, and greater con
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FSC called to withdraw Sarawak timber giant Samling’s licence

17 October 2022
A coalition of civil society organizations is calling on the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to drop Sarawak timber giant Samling and withdraw its FSC Licence Agreement under a Policy for Association complaint. Source: Timberbiz The complaint names violations of traditional and human
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Scion helps out English forestry with diagnostics

17 October 2022
The first occurrence of the pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in Europe was discovered in Cornwall, England in August 2021, thanks to a diagnostic test developed at Scion. Staff from England’s Forestry Commission were surveying forests in south-west England for the presence of another P
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Resolutely a leader for women in forestry

14 October 2022
Resolute’s Marie-Noëlle Watts, general manager of the Dolbeau (Quebec) paper mill in Canada, was recognized at the 2022 Globee Women World Awards. She earned bronze in the Female Achiever – Leader of the Year category. Source: Timberbiz The Women World Awards program annually celebrat
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Our global forest sector outlook for 2050

14 October 2022
Overall consumption of primary processed wood products is expected to grow 37% by 2050 in a business-as-usual scenario, according to a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Source: Timberbiz Consumption of primary processed wood product
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Stora Enso prefab buildings delivered on site on time

14 October 2022
To meet the demand for sustainable and innovative construction solutions, Stora Enso has launched Sylva which is a massive wood building kit of pre-manufactured, custom-made applications delivered just-in-time to the building site. Source: Timberbiz The solution enables faster constru
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Australian imports of Russian wood products drop to lowest point

14 October 2022
Australia’s imports of wood products from Russia fell to its lowest monthly level in 28 months, valued at AUDFob1.185 million. The value of imports was 90% lower than in August 2021. Source: IndustryEdge Driven by Laminated Veneer Lumber, Russia’s shipments to Australia were in the mi
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FAO says invest in youth to invest in forestry

12 October 2022
Investing in a sustainable future means investing in youth, QU Dongyu, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) told attendees of the event A bright future for forestry: Investing in youth career development. Source: Timberbiz Young pro
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