A cargo of wood pellets bound for South Korea is being loaded at the Port of Bundaberg in what is believed to be a first for the facility. Source: Bundaberg News Mail
Just two weeks after being recognised in the New South Wales Training Awards, Hyne Timber has also been made a finalist for its training in the Employer of the Year category in the Queensland Government Training Awards. Source: Fraser Coast Chronicle
Innovations of all kinds were discussed at the recent Wood Innovations conference in Melbourne, not only those directly concerned with wood but those concerned with the industry in general. Source: Timberbiz
RISI, a leading information provider for the global forest products industry, has announced the addition of senior international timber economist John Turland, to its wood products and timber economic analysis group.
Cameron Shaw spent NZ$1.5 million on a German-made Weinig Conturex joinery machine two years ago. This is the only one of its kind in Australasia but has allowed Renall Windows & Doors to expand its manufacturing business. Sources: Stuff NZ, The Sunday Star Times
A crowd of workers was outside timber company Carter Holt Harvey to protest against what they said were unfair negotiations with the company. Source: Caboolture News