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Nanaimo, BC  ̶  Mosaic Forest Management is announcing its partnership with local Vancouver Island service provider, EcoWest Driven, to introduce several Tesla semi-trucks into log hauling. There are currently no commercially available electric log trucks solutions appropriate for the terrain on Vancouver Island. The BC forest sector has a significant role to play in addressing[…]

TOKYO — Japanese equipment maker Komatsu hopes to generate 140 billion yen ($1.27 billion) in revenue from forest machinery after four years, which would mark a 40% increase, due to robust housing and material demand reports HIROFUMI YAMANAKA NIKKEI Asia. Komatsu intends to fulfill its goal by offering a stronger lineup of equipment such as feller bunchers and forwarders[…]

The decision made by CHH to discontinue supply of structural timber to some merchants comes as no surprise says NZTIF. In recent months all New Zealand sawmills have been under pressure to supply a booming domestic timber market for all end uses; residential building and outdoor timber for uses including fencing decking and landscaping. However,[…]

A decision by Carter Holt Harvey to stop supplying wood products to major retailers could redefine how houses are built in New Zealand, an industry organisation says. Mitre 10 and Bunnings have confirmed to Stuff Carter Holt Harvey has stopped supplying them with wood products. Mitre 10 chief of customer solutions Chris Peak said Carter[…]

You may have noticed that Holmen has changed colors, icons and a new logo in our digital channels, in the annual report and in social media. It is part of Holmen’s new brand identity and affects how we look and communicate. The new identity is based on the interplay between nature and technology. Holmen creates a sustainable[…]

North Lincolnshire-based timber importer and timber products manufacturer Arbor Forest Products has begun production on its new sawmill planing line – thought to be the most advanced system of its kind in the UK. Last year the company announced it was investing £6 million in the new facility which features unique timber scanning technology, allowing[…]

New, comprehensive, online tool helps landowners build their biodiversity and net zero carbon strategies, as well as navigate post-EU subsidy regimes. (Oxford, March 2021) New tools help to identify and measure the natural capital of assets to develop future carbon strategies and access post-Brexit environmental subsidies. As landowners, estate managers, renewable energy and traditional farm[…]

James Jones & Sons Ltd has launched a new fencing app to help customers with their fencing projects. The new app guides users through an easy step by step process, from choosing the fence design to working out an exact specification of the fencing components needed and creating a 3D model of their fence, through[…]

James Jones & Sons Ltd has announced the acquisition of GT Timber Ltd, the holding company of Taylormade Timber Products Ltd and Kerr Timber Products Ltd which operate sawmills at Sherburn Hill, Durham and Annan respectively. The acquisition will increase James Jones & Sons Ltd’s annual sawn output to 800,000m3 thereby consolidating its position as[…]

China is the world’s largest importer of softwood and hardwood logs, and for many decades, Russia has been a significant log supplier for them. This relationship may change in 2022 if Russia implements their proposed ban on exports of softwood logs and valuable hardwood logs, while also introducing export taxes on green lumber. All these[…]