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Latest timber industry news, updated on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Pushing the envelopes for Australia and New Zealand

Many paper products have declined in use in recent years. Envelopes are an example. As the digital age presses into every corner of our lives, humble, physical products like envelopes have been diminished form their peaks recorded less than two decades ago. Source: IndustryEdge But fa
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New Scion board members appointed

The Scion Board has appointed Brendon Green (Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāpuhi) as a director and Dr Melinda Webber (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) in a 12-month future director role. Source: Timberbiz “I am very pleased to welcome Brendon Green and Melinda Webber to these roles,” board cha
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Bell calls for State Election promises

Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has called on both major parties to release their forestry policy ahead of the State Election saying the sector needed a $20m commitment to secure its future. Source: The SE Voice With the election less than three weeks away, the Independent MP said
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140th birthday present from Hyne Timber

This year marks Hyne Timber’s 140th birthday and to kick off celebrations, fifth generation family member James Hyne hosted a community event as part of Tumbarumba’s annual Tumbafest. Source: Timberbiz “Hyne Timber has proudly sponsored Tumbafest for many years and this year’s event w
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National Farmers Fed recommends $1.4B for regional investment

The National Farmers Federation has identified 20 regional centres, including the key forestry precincts of the Green Triangle and the Gippsland Region, as targets for regional renewal. Source: Timberbiz And the NFF has recommended more than $1.4 billion in new investment to secure th
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Full tree training simulator for John Deere forestry

John Deere now offers a forestry full-tree training simulator. This development offers cost-effective and efficient operator training in a risk-free environment, all while avoiding wear and tear on equipment. Source: Timberbiz The training simulator allows operators to explore interac
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Nokia Tyres Russian production

Nokian Tyres has followed the situation in Ukraine with great sadness and hopes for a quick diplomatic solution but in a statement the company said the safety of its employees is its priority. Nokian Tyres has factories in Finland, Russia, and in the US. Source: Timberbiz In Russia, N
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Sanctions will affect woodworking machinery from Germany to Russia

Sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia in connection with the military operation in Ukraine have limited transactions on correspondent accounts between German and Russian banks. Source: Lesprom “Now German banks do not open new or even confirm existing letters of credi
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