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Masisa to launch “super” MDF in Latin America
Chilean wood-based panel producer Masisa is to launch a modified wood fibre panel throughout Latin America following the extension of an agreement with Tricoya Technologies Ltd (TTL).
Chilean wood-based panel producer Masisa is to launch a modified wood fibre panel throughout Latin America following the extension of an agreement with Tricoya Technologies Ltd (TTL).
Brazil panel production site to be world’s largest
Wood-based panels machinery manufacturer Siempelkamp says an order from Brazilian company Fibraplac will make the latter’s Glorinha production site the largest panel manufacturing site in the world.
Wood-based panels machinery manufacturer Siempelkamp says an order from Brazilian company Fibraplac will make the latter’s Glorinha production site the largest panel manufacturing site in the world.
Brazil laundering illegal timber, says Greenpeace
Greenpeace is urging Jewson to stop selling ipe decking after revealing what it says is “widespread illegal logging” in Brazil.
Greenpeace is urging Jewson to stop selling ipe decking after revealing what it says is “widespread illegal logging” in Brazil.
Brazilian Olympics accept PEFC and FSC
The organisers of the Rio Olympics are demanding that all timber and wood products used in 2016 Games developments are certified environmentally sound – specifying three certification schemes as acceptable proof of sustainability.
The organisers of the Rio Olympics are demanding that all timber and wood products used in 2016 Games developments are certified environmentally sound – specifying three certification schemes as acceptable proof of sustainability.
DLH accepts DKr100,000 inside information fine
Denmark-based hardwoods and panels importer and distributor DLH has accepted a fine of DKr100,000 for the alleged violation of the company’s obligation to announce inside information as quickly as possible.
Denmark-based hardwoods and panels importer and distributor DLH has accepted a fine of DKr100,000 for the alleged violation of the company’s obligation to announce inside information as quickly as possible.
Vandecasteele acquires Precious Woods Europe’s entire Brazilian timber stocks
Belgian hardwood importer Vandecasteele Houtimport has acquired Precious Woods Europe’s entire 8,200m3 stock of FSC-certified Brazilian tropical timber after the latter closed its stockholding facility in the Netherlands as part of a group reorganisation.
Belgian hardwood importer Vandecasteele Houtimport has acquired Precious Woods Europe’s entire 8,200m3 stock of FSC-certified Brazilian tropical timber after the latter closed its stockholding facility in the Netherlands as part of a group reorganisation.
Interpol seizes US$40m worth of timber
Nearly US$40m worth of South American timber has now been seized as part of Interpol’s Operation Lead targeting illegal logging, forest crimes and the criminal networks behind them.
Nearly US$40m worth of South American timber has now been seized as part of Interpol’s Operation Lead targeting illegal logging, forest crimes and the criminal networks behind them.
SIG to stock Lumin plywood
SIG has added the South American plywood brand Lumin as a preferred product in its roofing range.
SIG has added the South American plywood brand Lumin as a preferred product in its roofing range.
Brazilian wood exports rise
The value of Brazilian wood product exports rose 8.8% in May, compared with a year ago.
The value of Brazilian wood product exports rose 8.8% in May, compared with a year ago.
Sonae records €16m Q1 losses
Sonae’s losses rose to €16m in the first quarter due to lower sales volumes caused by the closure of its Knowsley plant in the UK and Solsona in Spain, as well as a difficult economic environment impacting the furniture industry.
Sonae’s losses rose to €16m in the first quarter due to lower sales volumes caused by the closure of its Knowsley plant in the UK and Solsona in Spain, as well as a difficult economic environment impacting the furniture industry.
Brazil tropical wood exports down, pine up
Tropical sawn timber export volumes from Brazil fell 16% in January to 25,000m3, compared to the same month in 2012, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Tropical sawn timber export volumes from Brazil fell 16% in January to 25,000m3, compared to the same month in 2012, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
Brazil squeezed in 2012
Pine plywood was the only product where the Brazilian timber industry achieved an increase in exports last year as the sector saw its overseas earnings fall overall by 1.4%.
Pine plywood was the only product where the Brazilian timber industry achieved an increase in exports last year as the sector saw its overseas earnings fall overall by 1.4%.
DLH divests land in Brazil
DLH has sold major land and properties in Belem, Brazil, to a local contracting company.
DLH has sold major land and properties in Belem, Brazil, to a local contracting company.
UPM forestry plantation showcase
UPM has showcased how it manages sustainable forestry plantations during an international conference in Uruguay.
UPM has showcased how it manages sustainable forestry plantations during an international conference in Uruguay.
Record low Amazon deforestation
The loss of the Amazon rainforest has reached its lowest level since monitoring began 24 years ago, according to new satellite data from Brazil’s National Institute of Space Research.
The loss of the Amazon rainforest has reached its lowest level since monitoring began 24 years ago, according to new satellite data from Brazil’s National Institute of Space Research.
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.
