The regional government of Russian Perm region had made an official announcement suggesting that two weeks ago, Swiss Krono Group, Lucerne,Continue Reading...
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Saturday 28 September 2013
Krono Group planning to build OSB plant in Russia
The regional government of Russian Perm region had made an official announcement suggesting that two weeks ago, Swiss Krono Group, Lucerne,Continue Reading...
Kronospan Resumes Operations in Bischweier
After much speculation, Kronospan is finally planning to restart particleboard mill at Bischweier. Earlier on December, 2010 the mill was closed by the company as a part of their cost-cutting measure.Sandvik Acquires Techno Partner
The core competencies of the firm are reinforced as Teflon completed the acquisition of Sandvik. Continue Reading....
National Trust Wins RIBA Client of the Year Award
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has awarded National Trust the Client of the Year Award for playing a key role in creating fine architecture.Continue Reading...
Exciting introduction week for new trainees in Dieffenbacher
2nd September, 2013 marked the day when 23 young trainees started their professional training in ten different professions and studies, in Dieffenbacher.Continue Reading.....
Friday 27 September 2013
Plum Creek Invests in Natural Resources
Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc has announced that it has entered into an agreement in order to acquire interest in approximately 255 million tons of production at four quarries from Vulcan Materials Company for $154 million.Continue Reading....
Lumber Liquidators Under Probe
It is being reported, by a Department of Homeland Security spokesman, that the Lumber Liquidators’ headquarters in Toano was searched by the federal agents, yesterday morning.Continue Reading....
Häussermann Completes Take-over of Kosche
After much awaited speculation the insolvent firm of Kosche Profilummantelung GmbH, Much/DE is being taken over by the Häussermann group. In this way, Continue Reading....
PEFC Certifies First Forest in Slovenia
The Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia (CAFS) has become the first organization in the country to be awarded with a PEFC sustainable forest management certificate.Continue Reading....
Delcam to Exhibit Latest CAD/CAM Developments at the Toolex in Poland
Delcam’s Polish subsidiary, Delcam Polska, will demonstrate the latest developments in the company’s complete range of CAD/CAM software at the Toolex exhibition to be held during from 1-3, October, 2013 at the Conference Centre in Sosnowiec Expo Silesia.SCHEUCH Group, Setting Eyes on Future
At an internal meeting held on Thursday, the 19th of September 2013, the 79 year old company founder Alois Scheuch,Continue Reading....
Voith Paper on a Cost Cutting Venture
Voith Paper has decided to take steep cost cutting measures in order to combat the worsening economic condition of Europe. According to the official sources,Continue Reading...
Swedish Company Secures Bank Financing for Wood Pellet Plant
RusForest, a Swedish forestry company with operations in Russia, has reported to secure a bank financing for the wood pellet plant. The plant, which is now under construction, is located in Arkhangelsk.Continue Reading....
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Western Forest Products Announces Secondary Offering
Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX:WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) and Brookfield Special Situations Management Limited (“Brookfield”) announced that they have bought a deal secondary offering with a syndicate of underwriters led by Scotiabank,Continue Reading....
Potlatch Releasing Third Quarter Earnings
tlatch Corporation (Nasdaq:PCH) will release third quarter 2013 earnings on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, before the market opens. This release will be associated with conference call and webcast hosted by Michael J. Covey, chairman and chief executive officer at 9 a.m. Pacific Time (noon Eastern Time).
UPM Raflatac presents Label Life
At Labelexpo Europe on 24-27 September in Brussels UPM Raflatac introduces the ‘Label Life’ concept, along with new user-friendly tool which will help the help label printers and end-users understand the life cycle impacts of different labelstock products. Continue Reading....
VPA Scare for Ghana Woodworkers
The members of the Takoradi Wood Workers Association are reported to be concerned about their potential job losses due to the recent enforcement of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) between Ghana and the EU,Continue Reading...
Brazilian Forest Service, Proposing Tax Breaks
A recent study prepared by Brazilian Forest Service has evaluated that the tax burden levied on the timber products in the Amazon region is 32%, considering the entire value chain, Continue Reading....
Temple Lodge in Hammersmith
Architect Nicolas Pople has completed the £1.4 million renovation and extension project of Temple Lodge in Hammersmith, London.
Malaysia Facing a Downturn in Timber Revenue
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Carpet Design Awards 2014 Entry Registrations Begin
The competition for the next Carpet Design Awards 2014, which will be presented at DOMOTEX 2014, is now open. Makers of handmade rugs and carpets can submit their entries for the 2014 competition up until 5 November. Continue Reading....
Dubai WoodShow 2014 Registration Indicates Growth
The Dubai International Wood & Wood Machinery Show 2014 to begin with over 45 per cent growth in confirmed booking compared to same period of last edition during its three-day run from April 8-10, 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Continue Reading....
Combating Ash Tree Crisis
In an attempt to save the ash tree from the ever increasing danger of abolishment Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials released stingless wasps as a biological control for emerald ash borer in rural Houston County.Continue Reading....
Tuesday 24 September 2013
Chinese Producers Dumping Hardwood & Plywood
The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has made announcements regarding its decision pertaining to the dumping hardwood and decorative plywood, Continue Reading....
EGGER Appoints New Head of Communication & PR
According to the latest press release of the firm, Michaela Holzmann will be replacing Christina Werthner as Head of Communications & PR at EGGER Group from October 2013.Continue Reading....
Eumabois general assembly, held in Finland
Eumabois annual assembly – the European federation that unites 13 national associations of woodworking technology, tools and accessories manufacturers – held on 6 September in Jyvaskyla, Finland.Continue Reading....
Lowe’s Orchard takeover Marks an End
Lowe’s a premier US-American DIY-superstore concern completed the acquisition of the insolvent DIY-chain Orchard Supply Hardware Stores, at the end of last month.Continue Reading....
Kingfisher looking for Bigger Preys
It is a month of fresh acquisitions for the UK based retailer known by the name of Kingfisher as they have recently confirmed the news of buying two large branches in Turkey,
Feria Valencia Launches International Promotion Initiative for 2014
a Valencia has launched an international promotion initiative to further strengthen the positioning of Cevisama, Feria Hábitat Valencia and Fimma – Maderalia as export-led business platforms. Continue Reading....
New Forest Strategy Launched by EU Commission
ast Friday the European Commission officially published a new Forest Strategy, in a response to the new challenges faced by the forests and the forestry sector.Continue Reading....
22nd European Biomass Conference & Exhibition Calls for Paper
The latest edition of the European Biomass Conference & Exhibition is calling for abstracts from interested participants. The event will be held in Hamburg, Germany scheduled to be held on 23-26 June 2014.
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DOMOTEX Asia/CHINAFLOOR Prepares for 2014 Show
Next year DOMOTEX Asia/CHINAFLOOR tradeshow will once again provide the international floor coverings industry with a powerful, high-yield springboard for new business and new markets in Asia.Continue Reading....
Xylexpo Announces Second Press Conference at Pordenone
Xylexpo- the Biennal world exhibition for woodworking technology and components for the furniture industry has announced the official press conference date on October 16, 12:00 at the Sala Consiglio.Continue Reading....
Probable Rampage of Cherry Trees at Door County Orchard
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Monday 23 September 2013
Thousand Cankers Threat Looming Large on Walnut Trees
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UK Scientists Seeking Ash Tree Recovery
The fungus which have created wide-spread scare among the ash tree growers all over the world has been detected by UK based scientists.Continue Reading...
Chinese Casket Manufacturer Pushes Big Promotion
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Wood Consumption Rises as Timber Industry Sets to Grow Again
Recovering from the depressive overcast of 2009, the wood consumption is set to see a new dawn as the latest figures appearing in the provisional UNECE/FAO Forest Products Annual Market Review 2012-2013 reveals that the raw-timber consumption is on a steady growth path. Continue Reading....
Sunday 22 September 2013
Danies Bill Seeks to Revive Timber Industry in Montana
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Henkel to present its latest PSA at Labelexpo Europe
At this year’s Labelexpo Europe 2013 from September 24 to 27 in Brussels, the industry event for the label industry, Henkel will be presenting its complete range of pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) for manufacturing labelsContinue Reading....
Australian Forestry Standard Seeking Public Comments on New Standards
Australian Forestry Standard Limited has called out for public comments on the revised draft concerning the Australian Standard® for Chain of Custody for Forest Products.Continue Reading....
Fresh Apprenticeship Program at Kymi and Kaukas Mills
UPM has decided to launch a new apprenticeship program at the Kymi and Kaukas mills and incidentally opened 45 apprentice vacancies in Kuusankoski and Lappeenranta for a total tow-years training program.Continue Reading....
Joining Hands to Find a Fire Door Safety
ty groups, fire door and ironmongery organisations and property associations of the United Kingdom. Continue Reading....
Carlyle Takes Over Klenk
The Carlyle Group, an US based investment company, has announced the completion of the takeover of Klenk at the end of last month. Continue Reading....
My Cleaning Products Recommend Product to Kill
My Cleaning Products offered to help the pests’ victims and recommended to them a product to kill termites right as the increasing termite problems reportedly caused by summer rains.Continue Reading....
Rebirth of Heavy Timber in the Iron Age
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FSC to Hold ‘In Good Company’ Event
‘In Good Company’ is FSC International’s annual global conference to engage with the private sector. The event brings together FSC’s key business partners, environmental and social non-governmental organizations (NGOs),Continue Reading....
Stiles Machinery CEO Presenting at Decorative Surface Conference
Mr. Peter Kleinschmidt, President and CEO of Stiles Machinery will be presenting at the 2013 Decorative Surfaces Conference (DSC). Continue Reading....
Office for National Statistics Report Rise in Construction
Reports from Office for National Statistics indicates a dramatic increase in construction new orders during the second quarter of 2013.Continue Reading....
Oji Lao Plantation Forest Company Is Now FSC Certified
A joint venture of Lao Government and a joint holding company invested by Oji group, Oji Lao Plantation Forest Company Ltd. (LPFL) has received FSC certification.Continue Reading....
Taaleritehdas Continues Acquiring Forest Lands
A reputed Finish wealth management company, in the form of Taaleritehdas has reported to have purchased more than 1,100 hectors of forest lands from UPM. The two different forest estates, Continue Reading....
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Presented Awards to Connect People to Forests
PEFC’s North American member, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), presented three SFI Implementation Committees with SFI’s 15th Annual Achievement Award for their efforts to connect communities to sustainable forestry in Maine,Continue Reading....
Plum Creek Joins the Bio-Energy Cause
ent declaring the fact that they have entered into a 10-year fibre supply and services agreement with The Enova Group, Continue Reading....
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