Consumer research puts wood as a firm favourite
08 September 2016
The latest wave of consumer tracking research shows an increase in the number of respondents who prefer wood – and also confirms the forest and wood products industry’s reliability as a source of environmental information. Source: Timberbiz Analysis of the data has shown sharp drops i
Continue Reading →Egyptian researchers discover a way to grow forests in the desert with sewage
01 September 2016
Desertification is a major issue throughout Africa, but there’s a simple way to stop the spread of deserts into fertile land: planting forests. Source: Inhabitat The problem is that in the regions hardest hit by the phenomenon, there simply isn’t enough clean water to properly nurture
Continue Reading →Hefler uses $1M line of credit to cover operational expenses during reprieve
25 August 2016
Hefler Lumber (Hefler Forest Products Ltd.) in Middle Sackville has been given an extended deadline to deal with the restructuring of their business. Source: The Chronicle Herald Lumber giant Hefler Forest Products is using a $1-million line of credit to cover its operational expenses
Continue Reading →Victorian manufacturing boost as 13 firms share in Commonwealth grants worth $16m
25 August 2016
THIRTEEN Victorian firms will share in $16 million of Commonwealth grants to boost their high value manufacturing capability. Source: Herald Sun The $90 million Next Generation Manufacturing Investment fund — created in response to the death of the Victorian and South Australian car i
Continue Reading →Addressing skills shortage
25 August 2016
An initiative to address forest industry skill shortages in the Green Triangle region is one step closer following a forum organised by the Australian Forest Products Association – SA Branch (AFPA-SA) last week. Source: Timberbiz AFPA-SA brought together local forest industry e
Continue Reading →DANA/FWPA Insights & Outlook Conference
17 August 2016
DANA and Forest and Wood Products Australia are holding a combined conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Melbourne on 1 September. Source: Timberbiz DANA has held several conferences in Melbourne on a variety of topics including the international woodchip trade and the Australian forest
Continue Reading →LVL offers double-sided benefits
11 August 2016
Stora Enso’s new LVL production line at the Varkaus Mill in Finland makes possible a modern and competitive product with benefits for customers and society. Source: Timberbiz Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is a high-strength wood product used primarily in structural construction
Continue Reading →Timber frame falls on young worker
11 August 2016
It’s too early to tell whether poor worksite safety led to the death of a 17-year-old after a timber frame fell on him at an Adelaide construction site, the state’s building association says. Sources: 7News, AAP Apprentice Clyde Norris died in hospital after suffering head
Continue Reading →Wooden chocks with a difference
11 August 2016
Many may be familiar with the classic children’s toy “Lincoln Logs ” These cleverly designed miniature toy logs have notches cut into them to fit together in constructing model-size log buildings. Source: Australian Mining The notches provide added stability that simply layering the b
Continue Reading →UN promotes wood as Tassie launches timberfirst
11 August 2016
Using wood and wood-based materials in construction and products in place of non-renewable materials like concrete, metal, brick and plastic could lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. S
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