FRAME Australia 2014 has evolved into a conference that heralded change and innovation for the timber industry. Source: Timberbiz

Södra has unveiled two 74-tonne timber rigs. The vehicles are part of a research project run by Skogforsk, the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden, where Södra is one of the stakeholders. Source: Lesprom

JD Irving (JDI) announced a new CAD$3.2 million state-of-the-art laboratory in Sussex, Canada to work for forestry. Source: JD Irving

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation said the poor management of forests in the Pacific requires urgent attention. Source: Radio New Zealand

FLIR Systems is extending its trade-in program that allows fire departments to receive better deals on the purchase of a new FLIR K-Series thermal imaging camera. Source: Timberbiz

Fire protection specialist Wormald has announced the launch of ‘Wormald Connect’, a web-based portal that gives customers 24-hour access to fire service calls and inspections data. Source: Timberbiz

The Commerce Commission has received an application from Oji Oceania Management (NZ) Limited seeking clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Carter Holt Harvey Pulp & Paper Limited (CHHPP) from Carter Holt Harvey Limited. Source: Commerce Commission New Zealand

Increased demand for timber overseas will bring a turnaround for some local producers, according to the head of the body that advises the Federal Government on forestry. Source: ABC Rural