With the first edition of International Forest Industries set to land on the desks of the global forestry community in early December, the IFI editorial team has started putting together stories and information for the first edition of the New Year. The launch edition of the magazine included a general overview of current industry issues through the ‘Industry Voice’ feature, as well as more detailed features on the developments and direction of some of the larger players. In our second edition, we aim to take a closer look at some emerging stories from the industry that are either innovative, entrepreneurial or both as well as covering the news and views from around the world. Here are some of the stories we’re chasing for the January/February edition of IFI:
•MagIndustries has successfully integrated the fortunes of its individual mining and forestry business through work in the DRC. Editorial Director John Chadwick takes a closer look at how the forestry arm operates.
•As the application of biomass increases, Editor Chris Cann reviews the Central European Biomass Conference 2008 in Austria and takes a closer look at a biomass supplier from North America.
•Russian forest industries are growing rapidly – a point discussed heavily in our first edition. The Russian Timber Group plans to take its business public in 2008 through the London Stock Exchange. IFI finds looks into the nuts and bolts behind the proposed listing.
•Still in Russia, Finnish company Ruukki Group is planning a massive investment into the sawmill, pulp and harvesting businesses of Russia as John Chadwick discovers.
•Sawmill supplier Multisaw believes it has the machinery to help mills profitably process fire-ravaged raw materials. With forest fires a regular challenge for the industry, Chris Cann pursues the company to find out how it has developed its product line.
Plus, the magazine will provide its regular share of forestry news briefs, fresh product releases, sustainability news, and a whole lot more. The January/February edition of IFI is due for release in early February 2008.
