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Stora Enso plans 2,500 job cuts
Stora Enso has announced it is cutting around 2,500 jobs, after concluding the second phase of its €200m streamlining.
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Weyerhaeuser acquisition could open new markets
Weyerhaeuser has acquired Longview Timber for US$2.65bn – a move that could open new markets for the company.
Weyerhaeuser has acquired Longview Timber for US$2.65bn – a move that could open new markets for the company.
Forestry Task Force update: “Good, but can improve”
“Good” but “room for improvement” was Confor’s verdict on a government update on improving forestry regulation.
“Good” but “room for improvement” was Confor’s verdict on a government update on improving forestry regulation.
Travis Perkins promoted to FTSE 100 index
Travis Perkins has made it onto the FTSE 100 index for the first time.
Travis Perkins has made it onto the FTSE 100 index for the first time.
NZ log exports forecast to rise
Record log exports are expected to underpin an increase in export revenue for New Zealand in the coming year.
Record log exports are expected to underpin an increase in export revenue for New Zealand in the coming year.
EOS forecasts 2013 decline in timber demand
European sawn softwood production and consumption is forecast to decrease in 2013 by 1.1% and 2.2% respectively, a large gathering of sawmillers in Vienna has heard.
European sawn softwood production and consumption is forecast to decrease in 2013 by 1.1% and 2.2% respectively, a large gathering of sawmillers in Vienna has heard.
Norbord hits back at biomass critics
Norbord has responded to an attack on its Better by Nature consumer advertising campaign from the biomass-burning energy sector, which accuses the company of “cynicism” in its claims that demand from subsidised power generators is driving up wood costs.
Norbord has responded to an attack on its Better by Nature consumer advertising campaign from the biomass-burning energy sector, which accuses the company of “cynicism” in its claims that demand from subsidised power generators is driving up wood costs.
Vida mill kiln being repaired after fire
Vida says a fire-damaged kiln at its Borgstena sawmill in Sweden will be operational again in July.
Vida says a fire-damaged kiln at its Borgstena sawmill in Sweden will be operational again in July.
Disassociation of Danzer by FSC is widely criticised
The Forest Stewardship Council’s decision to suspend Danzer’s FSC certification over alleged breaches of its rules in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is drawing widespread criticism from the rest of the industry.
The Forest Stewardship Council’s decision to suspend Danzer’s FSC certification over alleged breaches of its rules in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is drawing widespread criticism from the rest of the industry.
Luxury furniture manufacturer buys Stenner resaw
Daltons Wadkin has supplied a Stenner ST100R band resaw to one of the world’s most exclusive luxury furniture manufacturers - Clive Christian Furniture.
Daltons Wadkin has supplied a Stenner ST100R band resaw to one of the world’s most exclusive luxury furniture manufacturers - Clive Christian Furniture.
Postsaver forecasts trebling of sales in 2013
Postsaver, manufacturer of the timber post protective sleeve, has forecast a tripling of sales this year.
Postsaver, manufacturer of the timber post protective sleeve, has forecast a tripling of sales this year.
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