Cecilia Yeo

Plywood, laminated veneer lumber and bedroom furniture are among the wood products facing tariffs of up to 50% from 8 Sep, following Washington’s latest tariff measures.Canada will impose counter-tariffs on selected US goods, including a range of wood products and furniture (Image: Unsplash)Canada is set to impose tariffs on...

The three-year UK-EU research project, known as SWIFT-Build, will develop an autonomous robotic system capable of constructing, adapting and dismantling modular timber structures.SWIFT-Build will use coordinated robotic systems to assemble modular timber structures from the top down (Image: Foster + Partners)Foster + Partners is part of a UK-EU consortium...

The Finnish technology company is restructuring its leadership and operations as it expands the use of artificial intelligence across its business. The move follows two years of increased investment in AI and technological development.Finnos is a pioneer in AI-based technology, offering scanner solutions for the saw and plywood industries...

The new grants will support modern manufacturing, innovation, workforce development and plantation establishment.The Australian government has announced new funding to support the forestry sector, including strengthening domestic fibre supply for manufacturing and construction (Image: Unsplash)The Australian government has announced A$150m ($108.14m; £79.9m) in new funding on 3 Sep to...

The partnership will explore how Singapore’s built environment expertise can be combined with AtkinsRéalis’ experience in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address urban and infrastructure challenges.AtkinsRéalis and BCA International are exploring opportunities to bring Singapore’s built environment expertise to projects in the Middle East (Image: Unsplash)AtkinsRéalis and BCA...

A Nippon Paint survey has highlighted the hidden costs of downtime, repeated repairs and flooring-related operational risks for industrial and commercial facilities.Industrial flooring failures can affect more than maintenance budgets, with businesses reporting disruption to production, workflow, safety and compliance (Image: Nippon Paint Malaysia)Flooring problems are disrupting operations for...

Dorries will leave the role after more than a decade leading Responsible Wood and supporting the growth of PEFC certification in Australia.Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries (Image: Responsible Wood)Responsible Wood has announced that Simon Dorries will step down as CEO after more than 11 years with the organisation.Dorries joined...

The acquisition of the Italian recycling company will strengthen Egger’s access to recycled wood in the Milan region and increase supply to its Caorso plant.The Egger Group has acquired Italian recycling company Lenocart, based in the Milan metropolitan area, as it expands its recycling infrastructureThe Egger Group has acquired...

Amid rising demand for American hardwoods in India, the American Hardwood Export Council will participate in MumbaiWood to promote US hardwood species and raise awareness of its American Hardwood Assured programme.American hardwood species such as white oak and red oak are among the leading US hardwood exports to India...

The Indian producer has entered medium-density fibreboard production with a Siempelkamp plant featuring a 33.8m ContiRoll Generation 9 press and capacity of about 1,000 cubic m per day.Elixrr Industries’ first board with director Saurabh Arun Goel (centre) and members of the teamIndian wood-based panel producer Elixrr Industries has produced...