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LVL strength can be improved with carbon fibre

22 November 2018
The load-carrying capacity of laminated veneer lumber hasn’t been its strongest sellingpoint in the past, but research from Deakin University has shown interesting results. There are environmental and potentially economic advantages to using laminated veneerlumber for building structu
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Strongbuild in administration

22 November 2018
Strongbuild went into administration because an external consultant fed confidential – and incomplete – information about its financial affairs to client Frasers Property Australia, Strongbuild managing director Adam Strong says. The company went into administration because Frasers
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Top 5: Market Points from IndustryEdge

22 November 2018
Every month, IndustryEdge publishes Wood Market Edge, Australia’s only forestry and wood products market and trade analysis, and supplies its customers with hundreds of unique data products, advisory and consulting services. Find out more at www.industryedge.com.au USD920/t – the pric
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State-of-the-art machines for new GLT plant

22 November 2018
Hyne Timber, manufacturer and distributor of high volume industrial, structural and engineered timber products, have announced a major expansion of their Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) plant in Maryborough, Queensland. The move has involved the purchase and installation of 14 new machine
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CFMEU at loggerheads with FSC on new standards

22 November 2018
Just recently FSC Australia was making the news with what it called its ‘groundbreaking’ Australian version of the world’s strongest forestry standard. In FSC’s media release it pointed to a certification standard “jointly agreed by industry, environment and community interests”. Whil
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Hyne Timber presents and accepts awards on the Fraser Coast

20 November 2018
The Fraser Coast celebrated one of its premier events in their annual calendar; the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards. For the last three years, Hyne Timber has sponsored this event as the platinum sponsor, watching it go from strength to strength. Hyne Timber was recognized at
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Supporting our future leaders

20 November 2018
Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is calling for nominations for its second Regional Collaborative Leadership Program. FWPA members have exclusive access to the first round of nominations which target staff members with a solid industry background and senior management potenti
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Conditions remain favourable for Australia’s forestry sector

20 November 2018
A report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) today highlighted continued growth in Australia’s forestry sector thanks to favourable conditions in key markets, particularly housing and international trade. ABARES Executive Dire
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House prices are falling – and the size of loans proves it

20 November 2018
The total number of housing loans fell in September – but for the usually stable owner-occupier loans, the falls were quite steep. Over the year-ended September 2018, the total number of loans to owner-occupiers was 2.8% lower than the prior year. However, the average size of loans gr
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Pellets are a growth opportunity for Australia

20 November 2018
Wood pellets, which can play a big role in cutting carbon dioxide when used in pulverised coal power stations, are a growing export opportunity for Australia, according to Australia’s peak wood researcher. Wood pellet exports are increasing and their future looks bright, says Forest &
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