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FSC reassociates with Danzer Group
The Forest Stewardship Council has today lifted its disassociation with Danzer Group after being satisfied the company is meeting FSC criteria.
Wood protection nets gain approval
Germany has given the go-ahead for the commercial use of a new non-spraying method to protect timber piles in the forest that the developers say is 70% cheaper than conventional liquid insecticides.
Stamco buys eight Combilifts
South coast timber and building materials merchant Stamco has bought eight Combilift trucks for its main site as part of a 19-vehicle replacement programme across the group.
Fungicide trials postponed
Forestry Commission Scotland has called off trials into aerial spraying of the fungicide against Dothistroma needle blight until next year, mainly because there has not been enough wind.
Industry takes the challenge
Sixty-four mountain bikers from across the UK took part in this year’s Forest Products Challenge at Coed Llandegla.
BWF wins award for membership growth
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has won the 2014 Trade Association Forum Best Practice award for Membership Success of the Year.
Italian woodworking machinery exports fall
Exports of Italian woodworking machinery fell in all major markets, except China, in 2013.
Accsys “disappointed” by Diamond Wood China ruling
Accsys Technologies says it is “disappointed” at an arbitration tribunal’s decision that terminating Diamond Wood China’s licence agreement was invalid.
Lonza sales improve
Lonza’s wood protection sales increased in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2013.
Stora Enso Q2 results at “high end of expectations”
Stora Enso’s sales fell in the second quarter but its Building and Living division, which includes timber, continued to “perform strongly”.