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The new logistics solution designed specifically for Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill at Äänekoski is ready to serve the mill’s wood and pulp transport. Once fully operational, the bioproduct mill – set to start up in mid-August 2017 – will use 6.5 million cubic metres of pulpwood and woodchip. It will produce 1.3 million tonnes of[…]

Valmet will deliver an EVO-56 Defibrator system to Chiping County Senqiang MDF in China. This is a new fiberboard line and the Defibrator system will produce 30 tons per hour bd (bone dry) unresinated fiber. The start-up is scheduled for June 2018.  “The EVO-56 system is specially designed for production levels up to 32 tons[…]

Gordon Timber opened its new office facility in Nairn, Scotland. The new office building is situated looking over the log yard, displaying the initial stages of our production process, and positioned centrally on the site, making it an ideal location for all members of staff and visitors. Gordon Timber Joint Managing Director, Scott Gordon said:[…]

Blue Lake Power LLC plans to restart its 12 MW biomass plant located in Blue Lake, CA, in July 2017. The facility is a biomass power-generation unit designed to burn wood, create steam and operate a turbine to generate electrical power. The power will be sold into the power grid in Northern California. Blue Lake[…]

The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) announced that as of July 1, Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. has joined the Association. Pinnacle is a manufacturer of wood pellets with seven manufacturing facilities in Alberta and British Columbia and shipping capacity through the Port of Prince Rupert. “We are very excited to join the AFPA,” said Leroy[…]

Valmet will supply a biomass power plant to DONG Energy’s Asnaes Power Station located in Kalundborg, Denmark. By converting its electricity and heat production from coal to sustainable biomass at the Asnaes Power Station, DONG will take an important step in reducing its CO2 emissions. The value of the order is approximately Euro 80 million.[…]

Highlights Argento has acquired 100% of the share capital of WoodBois, a leading global trader and producer of sawn timber, for $14.6m over 3 tranches including c$4m equity Gabon Forestry concession actually 96,851 hectares (vs. 41,278ha initially estimated) Potential annual harvest of over 9 million m³ identified by third party inventory assessor Sawmill capacity of[…]

Kaarel Tali has been appointed Mill Director for Metsä Wood’s Pärnu mill in Estonia, effective August 1, 2017. He reports to Jari Tikkanen, SVP, Production & Technology.  As Mill Director Tali will be responsible for the birch plywood mill operations in Estonia as well as implementing Metsä Wood strategy to the mill level.  Before the[…]

At its small-diameter timber sawmill in Orrefors, Sweden, Södra is investing about SEK 35 million ($4.1 million) in a new boiler and drying facility, which will enable production increases in the future. The supplier is Fröseke Industriservice AB. “This investment is necessary for profitability. Currently, there is insufficient boiler capacity, which means we must sell[…]

BSW Timber has kick-started a major investment programme in its material handling equipment by commissioning 8 new Bulmor side-loader vehicles for its sawmill in Newbridge-on-Wye, Powys, Wales. In a GBP 900,000 ($1.1 million) contract with UK-based Briggs Equipment, the vehicles will be used to transport sawn timber on site. Following an in-depth selection process, BSW[…]