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Stay up to date with the news updates from South America.
TTF takes issue with BBC programme
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has taken issue with a BBC television programme that gave the impression that UK mahogany imports were a driver of deforestation and illegal logging in Peru.
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has taken issue with a BBC television programme that gave the impression that UK mahogany imports were a driver of deforestation and illegal logging in Peru.
Brazil’s exports fall 9.2%
Brazilian tropical sawnwood export volumes from January to April were 9.2% lower than the same period last year.
Brazilian tropical sawnwood export volumes from January to April were 9.2% lower than the same period last year.
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.
UK apprentice takes on the Americas
An apprentice at GS Haydon & Son and the 2012 British Woodworking Federation Apprentice of the Year was the sole UK representative at the WorldSkills Americas in Columbia this month.
An apprentice at GS Haydon & Son and the 2012 British Woodworking Federation Apprentice of the Year was the sole UK representative at the WorldSkills Americas in Columbia this month.
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.
Belgian hardwood importer addresses Brazilian exporters
Dirk Debuscche of international timber importer Vandecasteele Houtimport spoke at the recent conference of Aimex, the association of timber industry exporters in the state of Pará, Brazil.
Dirk Debuscche of international timber importer Vandecasteele Houtimport spoke at the recent conference of Aimex, the association of timber industry exporters in the state of Pará, Brazil.
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).
Drugs hidden in export logs
Customs officers have arrested a fourth man at a sawmill in Guyana where a massive shipment of cocaine was found hidden in logs bound for Europe.
Customs officers have arrested a fourth man at a sawmill in Guyana where a massive shipment of cocaine was found hidden in logs bound for Europe.
EU tropical timber imports fall 12%
EU tropical sawn timber imports dropped 12% to 778,000m3 in the first nine months of 2012, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO).
EU tropical sawn timber imports dropped 12% to 778,000m3 in the first nine months of 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.
