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Komatsu to build a new factory in Sweden

30 October 2018
Recently, Komatsu Forest announced its intention to acquire land in Klockarbäcken, Umeå, Sweden. Now Komatsu Forest revealed that it has the intention to build a completely new factory in the area. Source: Timberbiz The company already has high demands on work environment, safety and
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US southern timber growers take a hit from Michael

30 October 2018
Owners of forest land along the Florida Panhandle and beyond are grappling with at least US$1.6 billion in timber losses after Hurricane Michael snapped and mangled trees across the region, according to state authorities. Source: Wall Street Journal Forestry officials in Florida, Geor
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Top Ten for Stora Enso sustainability report

30 October 2018
Stora Enso’s Sustainability Report 2017 has been included in the top ten sustainability reports globally according to the latest Reporting matters publication by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Source: Timberbiz The report lists Stora Enso’s Sustainabil
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VicForest shows its community spirit

30 October 2018
VicForests announced 34 community groups and organisations across Central and East Victoria would receive funding under the VicForests Community Support Program 2018. Source: Timberbiz The program supports local community groups and organisations with grants of up to $2000 to undertak
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Rotorua hosts international forestry experts

30 October 2018
Forestry experts from all over the world will arrive in Rotorua to meet with New Zealand’s forestry stakeholders. They will be using an internationally proven process to find pathways forward for several major opportunities and challenges facing forestry in New Zealand. Source: Timber
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Monash PALS up for lignocelulosics

30 October 2018
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the launch of the new Processing Advanced Lignocellulosics (PALS) Hub, hosted at Monash University in Melbourne. Source: Timberbiz The new research facility will focus on how to transform wood and other organic waste into
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Australians consumed 2.1kg less paper over the last year

30 October 2018
Australia’s per capita consumption of paper and paperboard fell 1.6% over 2017-18, with average consumption declining to a total of 129.3 kg, according to the latest analysis by IndustryEdge. Source: IndustryEdge for Timberbiz The decline in Australia’s total per capita consumption wa
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Queensland Timber Industry Awards showcases industry talent

30 October 2018
   On 13 October, TABMA hosted the 2018 Queensland Timber Industry Awards in Brisbane held in the Podium Room of the Rydges Hotel. More than 260 people attended the event. Source: Timberbiz Guests were welcomed by TABMA Queensland chairman Michael Gaske and general manager Alicia Oelk
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Green Triangle awards its finest with more than 450 attending

30 October 2018
  A multi-generational logging company was announced as the supreme winner of the inaugural Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards at The Barn in Mount Gambier. Source: Timberbiz More than 450 people were on hand on 26 October to celebrate as Reid Logging picked up the top prize,
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Victorian forestry industry awards for excellence

30 October 2018
A young female forester, Emma Gall from HVP Plantations, was one of four winners at this year’s Victorian forestry industry awards, which covered individual excellence, sustainability and contributions to the economy and community. Source: Philip Hopkins for Timberbiz The awards were
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