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Katerra files for bankruptcy in US

16 June 2021
Katerra, a high tech international construction company, announced that certain of its US and Cayman Island entities have voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, as the company ta
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Wooden boxes replace freight containers in Turkey

16 June 2021
Global logistic issues have prompted Turkish exporters to pack and send their goods in wooden boxes, instead of traditional freight containers due to a global squeeze. Trade’s rebound from the coronavirus pandemic is being blunted by the ongoing shortage of shipping containers, as wel
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Outsight brings real-time LiDAR to forestry

16 June 2021
Outsight is bringing the power of real-time LiDAR technology to the forestry industry with instantaneous forest mapping. Source: Timberbiz The company is offering: An automated 3D solution that produces a 360° forest mapping in real time, and collects data on individual trees which op
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NSW drives strong new home sales

16 June 2021
New home sales increased by 15.2% in May 2021 compared with the previous month, according to the latest HIA New Home Sales report. Source: Timberbiz HIA Economist Tom Devitt said the increase sees sales in the two months since the end of HomeBuilder, 2.9% higher than the same time in
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Commission’s ETS change risks forest planting targets

16 June 2021
The New Zealand forest industry says the Climate Change Commission is risking forest planting rates by stating that the current Emissions Trading Scheme ‘will incentivise more production forestry than needed.’ Source: Timberbiz The final recommendations from the Commission were tabled
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KIPT named Employer of the Year

16 June 2021
Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers has been named Employer of the Year at the recent Yumbah Kangaroo Island Employment Awards. Source: Timberbiz The ceremony to present prizes in eight categories was held in front of about 90 people at the Kangaroo Island Business Hub, with awards pre
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WPMA CEO Jon Tanner steps down

16 June 2021
Jon Tanner is stepping down as Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association (WPMA) of New Zealand Chief Executive on July 23 after 10 years in the role. Source: Timberbiz Mr Tanner, who informed the WPMA Board of his intention to step down from the role, said he is very pleased with
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Queensland Native Timber Advisory Panel first meeting

16 June 2021
The next step in the Queensland Government’s plan for the long-term future of Queensland’s timber industry is underway with the first meeting of the Native Timber Advisory Panel. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Comm
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Performance audit may stymie Vic gov’t plan for native forestry

16 June 2021
A suburban city councillor in Melbourne believes the Auditor General’s office has opened the door for an investigation into the State Government’s plan to shut down the native timber industry. Source: Timberbiz Cr Jim Magee, who is Deputy Mayor with the City of Glen Eira, wrote to the
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Leadbeaters want special leave to appeal Federal Court decision

16 June 2021
Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum has lodged an application for special leave to appeal its recent loss to VicForests in the Federal Court to the High Court. The group is seeking special leave to appeal from the whole of the judgment of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia gi
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