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  • Sawmilling
  • March 30, 2007 17:09

Setra’s investment in Långshyttan glulam factory to raise production capacity by 50%

In 2006/2007, Setra has invested approximately SEK 20 million in the Långshyttan glulam factory. The new facility, which is now equipped to boost glulam production by 50%, was inaugurated ...... [more...]

  • Wood Construction
  • March 30, 2007 15:41

Japan's housing starts down 9.9% in February

Housing starts in Japan fell 9.9% in February to 87,360 units (1.199 million units on an annualized basis), according to statistical data ...... [more...]

Forestry
  • Forestry
  • March 30, 2007 14:44

John Deere: Arne Bergmann new Sales & Marketing Director

Dr. Arne Bergmann is appointed Director, Sales & Marketing for Europe/Russia. He is responsible for leading John Deere, Construction & Forestry Sales and Marketing operations in Europe and Russia. Arne will be…... [more...]

  • Market Prices
  • March 28, 2007 17:19

Impact of Russia's plans to increase export tax on logs

In February, the Russian government announced a new export tax aimed at controlling the exports of logs. The plan is to increase the tax incrementally in order to encourage the development of their wood processing industry...... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • March 28, 2007 15:44

UK: Over £3.7 million cash boost for timber transport projects

Seven projects aiming to reduce the impact of timber transport on Scotland's rural roads have been given the green light for a cash injection of over £3.7m through the Strategic Timber Transport Fund ...... [more...]

  • Market Prices
  • March 27, 2007 23:16

Pulp: Mercer Implements US $20 Per Tonne Price Increase on NBSK

Mercer International Inc. has informed customers that it is raising the price for its benchmark product, Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK), effective April 1, 2007 and until further notice. Prices will rise by US$20 per air dry …... [more...]

  • Special Reports
  • March 27, 2007 21:26

Germany: Lower prices for pellets and residue

Lower demand and strong capacity build-up over the last year is leading to overcapacity in pellet production and lower prices. This situation is also spilling over into residues....... [more...]

  • Wood Construction
  • March 27, 2007 16:32

Germany: Orders received by building companies up 14.7% in January 2007

The total price-adjusted value of orders received by building construction and civil and underground engineering enterprises in Germany ...... [more...]

Machinery News
  • Machinery News
  • March 27, 2007 09:16

Latest Weinig machines and systems at Ligna+

Weinig will present its full range of solid wood processing machines and systems at this year's Ligna+, to be held from 14th to 18th of May in Hannover...... [more...]

  • Wood energy
  • March 26, 2007 17:07

UK’s largest wood recycling plant opens in Redcar

Teesside-based UK Wood Recycling opened UK’s largest purpose-built wood recycling facility at the Wilton International site in Redcar ...... [more...]

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