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Ghana timber exports rise in January
Wood product export volumes from Ghana increased 17.6% to 21,028m3 in January, according to new figures from the country’s Forestry Commission.
Wood product export volumes from Ghana increased 17.6% to 21,028m3 in January, according to new figures from the country’s Forestry Commission.
Rougier extends FSC-certified hardwood product range
Rougier has obtained FSC certification for three forest concessions in south-east Cameroon.
Rougier has obtained FSC certification for three forest concessions in south-east Cameroon.
DRC logging chaos makes EUTR compliance “impossible”
“Chaos” in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s logging sector means it is nearly impossible for EU traders sourcing timber from the country to comply with the newly-introduced EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), says a new Greenpeace report.
“Chaos” in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s logging sector means it is nearly impossible for EU traders sourcing timber from the country to comply with the newly-introduced EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), says a new Greenpeace report.
Log sales lift poor year for Rougier
Rougier, the French-owned timber group operating in West Africa, suffered reduced sales in sawn timber and panel products last year, but increased log sales by 10%.
Rougier, the French-owned timber group operating in West Africa, suffered reduced sales in sawn timber and panel products last year, but increased log sales by 10%.
Daltons Wadkin out of Africa
Daltons Wadkin has completed installation of a Wadkin circular sawbench in Sierra Leone on behalf of a charity supported by TV personality Nick Hewer.
Daltons Wadkin has completed installation of a Wadkin circular sawbench in Sierra Leone on behalf of a charity supported by TV personality Nick Hewer.
Slump and forest controls hit Ghana timber sector
Between 50-60 Ghanaian timber companies have collapsed due to the economic downturn and tougher forestry regulation and many survivors are trading below capacity, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Between 50-60 Ghanaian timber companies have collapsed due to the economic downturn and tougher forestry regulation and many survivors are trading below capacity, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Timbermat reduces reliance on ekki imports
Ground protection solution provider Timbermat is ringing the changes in its timber sourcing in advance of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
Ground protection solution provider Timbermat is ringing the changes in its timber sourcing in advance of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
WWF publishes West African timber legality sourcing guide
WWF has published a timber legality sourcing guide for timbers from Ghana, Liberia and the Ivory Coast.
WWF has published a timber legality sourcing guide for timbers from Ghana, Liberia and the Ivory Coast.
Zambia prepares to end timber export ban
Zambia is preparing to lift its ban on raw timber exports, according to media reports in the country.
Zambia is preparing to lift its ban on raw timber exports, according to media reports in the country.
BSW begins major exports from Fort William
BSW has begun exporting sawn timber to North Africa direct from the UK as part of a new deal to supply one of Egypt’s largest timber distributors from Scotland.
BSW has begun exporting sawn timber to North Africa direct from the UK as part of a new deal to supply one of Egypt’s largest timber distributors from Scotland.
Rougier launches new website
Tropical hardwood producer Rougier has launched a new website.
Tropical hardwood producer Rougier has launched a new website.
Charity begins at TTJ Awards
Daltons Wadkin is helping businessman and TV personality Nick Hewer install woodworking equipment he acquired to donate to a charity in Africa.
Daltons Wadkin is helping businessman and TV personality Nick Hewer install woodworking equipment he acquired to donate to a charity in Africa.
Global markets help DLH & Rougier
International tropical timber and panel product suppliers DLH and Rougier have reported growing business in Asia and the Americas while turnover in western Europe shrinks.
International tropical timber and panel product suppliers DLH and Rougier have reported growing business in Asia and the Americas while turnover in western Europe shrinks.
Zambia suspends timber licences
The Zambian government has suspended all timber licences in an attempt to protect the country’s forests.
The Zambian government has suspended all timber licences in an attempt to protect the country’s forests.
Rougier weathers economic gloom
Business at French timber group Rougier held up in the continued global slowdown with revenue almost static in the first half.
Business at French timber group Rougier held up in the continued global slowdown with revenue almost static in the first half.
Briggs completes acquisition of Barloworld UK
Materials handling giant Briggs Equipment UK has completed the acquisition of rival Barloworld Handling UK in a deal which combines sales and service operations for the Hyster and Yale forklift brands.
Materials handling giant Briggs Equipment UK has completed the acquisition of rival Barloworld Handling UK in a deal which combines sales and service operations for the Hyster and Yale forklift brands.
Liberian forest chief suspended
Liberia’s forestry department chief has been suspended as part of a probe into logging deals.
Liberia’s forestry department chief has been suspended as part of a probe into logging deals.
Stora Enso buys UPM’s share in Rets Timber
Stora Enso has become the sole owner of timber export company Rets Timber after buying out UPM’s 50% stake.
Stora Enso has become the sole owner of timber export company Rets Timber after buying out UPM’s 50% stake.
Panel machinery investments
Panel producers in Brazil and South Africa are embarking on new investment plans to increase production volumes.
Panel producers in Brazil and South Africa are embarking on new investment plans to increase production volumes.
Rougier sales dip in first half
Rougier’s sawn timber and plywood sales declined 5.4% and 6% respectively in the first half of 2012, according to the Paris-based company’s latest results.
Rougier’s sawn timber and plywood sales declined 5.4% and 6% respectively in the first half of 2012, according to the Paris-based company’s latest results.
