Forestry Commission Scotland is carrying out a survey in and around Culbin Forest to find out how the visitor experience there might be improved.Continue Reading....
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Sunday 27 July 2014
Forestry Commission Survey Open for Improvement of Culbin Forest
Forestry Commission Scotland is carrying out a survey in and around Culbin Forest to find out how the visitor experience there might be improved.Continue Reading....
BWF wins national award for membership growth
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has won the 2014 Trade Association Forum Best Practice award for Membership Success of the Year, Bucking the trend of many trade bodies which have seen sharp declines in membership over recent years..Continue Reading....
UPM ProFi Deck Composite Decking chosen for Building Project
Innovative UPM ProFi Deck composite decking will be used in two building projects in an international academic architectural competition Solar Decathlon. The German and Danish competition teams rely on the environmentally sustainable, high-quality UPM ProFi Deck with superior stain resistance, good friction and strength.Continue Reading....
Applications are invited for Innovations@Domotex
Deutsche Messe is offering DOMOTEX exhibitors an opportunity to showcase their companies and product innovations at Innovations@DOMOTEX. Applications are now being accepted for a spot at Innovations@DOMOTEX 2015. Eligible companies can submit their innovations from the areas of textile floor coverings incl. Continue Reading...
Wednesday 23 July 2014
Vietnam Rubber Group orders MDF Plant from Siempelkamp
Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) ordered a complete MDF plant including a high-end 4′ ContiRoll® press from the Krefeld machine and plant manufacturer Siempelkamp in April 2014. The customer will manufacture high-quality MDF economically with the 33.3 m long press line of the latest generation.Continue Reading...
PWC forecasts boost for India’s construction sector in 2015
PWC forecasts India’s construction sector to grow at 7 – 8% each year over the next decade following the election of a new government.
The country will see increased economic growth and the removal of barriers to foreign investment that will “spur demand for construction” over the coming 12 to 18 months, says a new report by international consultancy giant PwC.
INTERFORST 2014 closes with Success
INTERFORST 2014 came to a close with outstanding results. 450 exhibitors – 288 national and 162 international companies – from 27 countries presented the latest products and innovations of the forestry industry on a gross space exceeding 70,000 square meters from 16 to 20 July. With some 40,000 square meters the net space increased by 15 percent compared the previous event.Continue Reading...
PEFC Appoints Xavier Noyon to contribute in responsible forestry
In recognition of the significant role that the European Union (EU) is playing in advancing sustainable forest management, PEFC International has appointment Xavier Noyon as its Brussels-based EU Representative to contribute to and engage in processes impacting responsible forestry in the EU.Continue Reading...
Tuesday 22 July 2014
Vietnam Rubber Group orders MDF Plant from Siempelkamp
Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) ordered a complete MDF plant including a high-end 4′ ContiRoll® press from the Krefeld machine and plant manufacturer Siempelkamp in April 2014. The customer will manufacture high-quality MDF economically with the 33.3 m long press line of the latest generation.Continue Reading...
PWC forecasts boost for India’s construction sector in 2015
PWC forecasts India’s construction sector to grow at 7 – 8% each year over the next decade following the election of a new government.
The country will see increased economic growth and the removal of barriers to foreign investment that will “spur demand for construction” over the coming 12 to 18 months, says a new report by international consultancy giant PwC.
INTERFORST 2014 closes with Success
INTERFORST 2014 came to a close with outstanding results. 450 exhibitors – 288 national and 162 international companies – from 27 countries presented the latest products and innovations of the forestry industry on a gross space exceeding 70,000 square meters from 16 to 20 July.Continue Reading...
PEFC Appoints Xavier Noyon to contribute in responsible forestry
In recognition of the significant role that the European Union (EU) is playing in advancing sustainable forest management, PEFC International has appointment Xavier Noyon as its Brussels-based EU Representative to contribute to and engage in processes impacting responsible forestry in the EU.Continue Reading...
Saturday 19 July 2014
Research and Innovation Partnership with European Commision begins
Europe’s biomass processing sector and the European Commission kicked-off the Bio-based Industries Public Private Partnership – PPP research and innovation initiative. The partnership aims to promote and develop the European bioeconomy sector – both research and industrial innovations.Continue Reading....
INTERFORST Declares Ten winners
Georg Windisch, Head of the Forest and Forestry Section at the Bavarian State Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Forestry has awarded the coveted Innovation Medals of the Board of Trustees for Forestry Work and Technology (KWF) to nine pioneering developments in the field of forestry technology and one outstanding company at Interforst on 16 July. The award winners have been selected by an expert jury. They have won out over a total of 30 nominees – in five categories.Continue Reading....
Polish Forest Certification Scheme Now Available for Public Consultation
The Polish Forest Certification Scheme is the latest system to seek PEFC re-endorsement for the first time and stakeholders globally are invited to provide feedback on its compliance with PEFC International’s Sustainability Benchmarks by 15 September 2014.LIGNA 2015 to feature new Wood Industry Summit
LIGNA one of the leading trade fairs for the forestry and wood industries to be held from May 11 to 15, 2015. It will be taking its commitment as the international shop window for the wood industry to the next level with an exciting new offering: the Wood Industry Summit.Wednesday 16 July 2014
WMS 2015 and 2017 dates announced
The
2015 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo (WMS 2015), Canada’s
largest display of professional-grade woodworking equipment, accessories
and supplies, takes center stage Nov. 5-7, 2015 and will return for an
encore Nov. 2-4, 2017 at the International Centre.Continue Reading...
FPAC Launches Aboroginal Business Award for Forest Industry
The
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council
for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has recently announced that nominations
are open for the 2014 Aboriginal Business Leadership Award.Continue Reading....
Metsä Group completes negotiations to shut down Karihaara sawmill
Metsä
Wood, a responsible forest industry group whose products’ main raw
material is renewable and sustainably grown northern wood, has completed
the statutory negotiations to shut down the Karihaara sawmill in
Finland.Continue Reading....
IWF Getting all Geared Up
The
largest woodworking technology trade show in North America, The
International Woodworking Fair(IWF) is pleased to announce foreign
participate at the 2014 is strong for advanced registration and exhibit
space.Continue Reading...
Tuesday 15 July 2014
IWF Getting all Geared Up
The largest woodworking technology trade show in North America, The International Woodworking Fair(IWF) is pleased to announce foreign participate at the 2014 is strong for advanced registration and exhibit space.UPM to become exclusive Distributor of Domtar
UPM and Domtar have entered into an agreement for UPM to become the exclusive distributor of Domtar’s BioChoice™ lignin in Europe. BioChoice™ is produced at Domtar’s biorefinery in Plymouth, North Carolina, US. The agreement takes effect on 1 August 2014.Continue Reading...
Dr. Manoel Sobral Filho appointed as Director of UNFF
Mr. Manoel Sobral Filho has been appointed by the Secretary-General as the Director of the United Nations Forum of Forests (UNFF) Secretariat, effective 1 September 2014.Continue Reading....
Bausch Decor GmbH renamed SURTECO DECOR GmbH
As part of an employee information event, the workforce at SÜDDEKOR GmbH in Laichingen was informed yesterday about the changes in the corporate structure of SGE Papier, which belongs to the SURTECO Group.
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