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myKomatsu parts ordering portal

27 July 2022
Scheduled service parts needed for regular servicing requirements as specified according to service meter reading (SMR) hours can now be ordered more quickly, easily and efficiently via the myKomatsu online parts portal. Source: Timberbiz The myKomatsu online parts portal allows custo
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Testing new fire shelters for firefighters

27 July 2022
A paper  by Joseph Roise, John Williams, Roger Barker and John Morton-Aslanis from North Carolina State University describes a series of tests conducted to evaluate prototype fire shelters designed to provide enhanced thermal protective insulation in wildland fire burn-over events. So
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PEFC suspends Russian forest certification, Tetra Pak exits

27 July 2022
The Russian National Voluntary Forest Certification System (FCR) has been suspended by the PEFC International Board, in mutual agreement with PEFC Russia. Source: Timberbiz The suspension is intended to preserve the conditions for a successful long-term cooperation with PEFC Russia to
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FPC Aboriginal art competition recognises first custodians of our forests

27 July 2022
The Forest Products Commission in WA recently launched its Aboriginal Art Competition 2022 and is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to submit an art piece in response to the brief “what does forestry mean to you?” Source: Timberbiz All submissions will be displayed
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Pamela Bell new chief executive of NZ Institute of Building

27 July 2022
The New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) has appointed Pamela Bell as its new Chief Executive. Ms Bell was the founder and former chief executive of PrefabNZ (now OffsiteNZ) and is a leading advocate for sustainable, innovative building methods. Source: Timberbiz Ms Bell started
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Guides to help assess and repair flood damaged timber

27 July 2022
Following the disastrous floods in New South Wales and Queensland there is a need to assess and repair flood damaged timber as the states rebuild, various guides have been developed to help. Source: Timberbiz The Guide to Assessment and Repair of Flood Damaged Timber and Timber Framed
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Finalists announced for the John Deere technician awards

27 July 2022
John Deere Australian Construction and Forestry Service Technician Award finalists have been announced. John Deere Australia and New Zealand Managing Director, Luke Chandler, offered his congratulations to the four Australian finalists: Peter Roughley, RDO Equipment, Eastern Creek; Sc
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South Pine workers strike for a living wage in Nelson

27 July 2022
Workers at a South Pine in Nelson, a timber processing plant, made the snap decision to strike to fight for decent pay that is locally competitive and will attract and retain staff at the sawmill. Source: Timberbiz Around 60 E tū and FIRST Union members are striking in a bid to secure
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Petition in Victoria to push to meet fuel reduction targets

27 July 2022
The Gippsland-based Howitt Society has launched a parliamentary e-petition calling on the Andrews Government to increase its annual bushfire fuel reduction targets. Source: Timberbiz The petition comes after the Andrews Government turned its back on the Bushfire Royal Commission targe
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New Resources Minister for Tasmania

27 July 2022
Bradon MP Felix Ellis has been appointed Tasmania’s new Resources Minister replacing Guy Barnett. The Cabinet reshuffle follows the resignation of Police Minister Jacquie Petrusma. Mr Ellis, who joins cabinet for the first time, will also hold the Police, Fire and Emergency Mana
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