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August 30, 2017
China: Wood-based panel mills in Shandong province told to cease operations
It has been reported that most wood-based panel enterprises in Linyi City, Shandong Province have been told to cease operation as they do not meet environmental protection and safety regulations. The authorities will stop water and power supplies to the mills and for those mills that cannot upgrade to meet the new standards the machinery in the factories will be removed. Teams from the Environmental Protection Bureau conducted surveys in Linyi City for one month to identify non-compliant factories. The impact on plywood prices in the local market was immediate. All wood-based panel markets in China have been affected by investigations conducted by the Environmental Protection Bureau and there has been a steep decline in panel output from mills in Hebei and Shandong Provinces. However, Guangdong wood-based panel manufacturing enterprises have not been affected because they have... Continue reading
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May 10, 2022
Arauco to suspend operations at seven production units
Arauco, one of the world's largest forestry companies, announced its decision to halt operations at seven production units. This was due to the impossibility for its workers to complete their shifts regularly in the Chilean region of Bío Bío due to the blockade of its facilities as a result of various demonstrations. In addition, it has not been possible to ensure the normal supply of raw materials and essential inputs for the operation. A total of 2,568 workers are unable to enter the various industrial complexes to perform their duties. This measure also means halting the production of more than 120,000m3 of sawn timber, moldings and plywood, essential products for the construction and furniture industries. The production units that have had to suspend their operations are the following: 1. Horcones sawmilling 2. Horcones Remanufacturing 3. Horcones 1 sawmill 4.... Continue reading