COVID-19 has meant conferences, exhibitions, seminars and symposiums have been cancelled, postponed or rescheduled. But conferences and exhibitions have an important role to play in any industry. To fill that void, Australasian Timber Magazine with Frame Australia will publish a Timbe

SweTree Technologies has been developing a technology for automated production of forest plants based on somatic embryogenesis. With this technology leap, it is possible to quickly and efficiently produce more plants of the best material from forest breeding. Source: Timberbiz This is

John Deere launched its Mechanical Self-Leveling Loader (MSL) option for small tractors. Designed to keep loads level throughout the lift, the new loaders are compatible with John Deere 1E, 1R, 2R and 3E compact utility tractors. Source: Timberbiz Most compact tractors utilize a loade

In June New Forests Asia (Singapore) attained its Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence, bolstering its capabilities as a Singapore-based fund manager. The licence is issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and affirms that New Forests Asia meets compliance standards to p

Recovered paper shipments to China could cease before the end of 2020, with global shipping companies now rejecting shipments for delivery after the end of September. The second and fifth largest global shipping conglomerates (Mediterranean Shipping Company [MSC] and Hapag Lloyd) anno

OneFortyOne (OFO) New Zealand is sponsoring the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) across Te Tauihu the top of the South Island. YES gives students the opportunity to create and run their own practical business – in real life. Source: Timberbiz Each YES team is usually made up of four to s

Mary Valley Timbers is a hardwood sawmill based in the heart of timber country, near Gympie. Operating from the site of the original Dagun Sawmill, Mary Valley Timbers is one the few remaining working sawmills in a region long synonymous with forestry. Source: Timberbiz The historic s

Glue laminated timber, glulam, is a highly attractive, versatile structural solution for architects and structural engineers thanks to its ability to achieve long spans and curves, without compromising strength or aesthetic qualities. Source: Timberbiz Currently, most glulam elements

The Northern Tasmania Forest Industry Pilot HUB, which was established in 2019, is currently undertaking assessments in priority areas following extensive consultation with stakeholders. Source: Timberbiz HUB related work is now being extended to consider forest industry issues in Sou