LIGNA 2017: Robots a major growth area for the sawmilling industry
With automation on the rise across the economy, robots are increasingly finding their way into manufacturing technology. Their roles range [...]
August 31, 2016
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Sarawak to become regional hub for Acacia timber furniture
The Chinese government wants to transform Sarawak in a regional hub of furniture made from Acacia timber. [...]
August 31, 2016
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Poyry gets technical services assignment for the 299-MW UK biomass project
Finnish consulting and engineering firm Poyry Plc said it has won a technical services contract for the 299-MW biomass [...]
August 31, 2016
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SCA: Decision to split hygiene from forest products business is not taken yet
SCA gave a clarification for the recently announced split of the group into two listed companies: the hygiene business and [...]
August 31, 2016
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Tafisa expands its production capacity with $15 million new TFL press line
Tafisa Canada has recently expanded its capacity. The company started its 5th TFL (thermally fused laminate) press line for the [...]
August 31, 2016
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Latest export prices for sawnwood, plywood, veneer and panels in Peru
Between January and May 2016, Peruvian imports of fibreboard amounted to US$10.24 million, a decline of almost 5 [...]
August 31, 2016
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Hampton Affiliates acquires Banks Lumber sawmill in Oregon
Hampton Lumber announced its acquisition of the Banks lumber mill assets in Banks, Oregon. The Banks lumber mill, which employed [...]
August 30, 2016
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RusForest reports 7% increased harvesting production in Q2/2016
RusForest AB announced its Q2 2016 report, with increased sawmilling and harvesting production. The Swedish forestry [...]
August 30, 2016
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Tallest timber building in the world was topped off in Vancouver
Brock Commons, the tallest timber building in Vancouver, Canada, just had its last panel installed. The [...]
August 30, 2016
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Prices for logs, sawnwood and plywood in Brazil
Brazilian logs, mill yard, domestic US$ per m3 [...]
August 30, 2016
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