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The Global Softwood Roundwood Supply Outlook points to annual supply growth of about 0.5% through 2035, below expected demand growth.Regional constraints are expected to limit global softwood roundwood supply growth through 2035 (Image: Unsplash)The Global Softwood Roundwood Supply Outlook forecasts annual softwood supply growth of about 0.5% through 2035,...
The expansion will add prefabricated floors, roof panels and stairs to the company’s existing wall systems.Wood-frame construction is increasingly supported by off-site manufacturing, where components such as wall, floor and roof panels are produced in controlled factory environments (Image: Unsplash)Vancouver Island wood-product manufacturer Ron Anderson & Sons has broken...
The German machinery manufacturer has consolidated its sliding table saw and edgebanding machine production as it marks its 120th anniversary.Altendorf representatives and local officials cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new production facility in MindenAltendorf has officially opened its new production facility in Minden, Germany,...
The new entity is intended to strengthen local customer support while connecting the region more closely with Fagus-GreCon’s global network.Alexander Kuppe, managing director of Fagus-GreCon Greten, with Simon Brown, managing director of GreCon ANZ (Image: Fagus-GreCon)Fire protection and measurement technology specialist Fagus-GreCon has established a new subsidiary in Australia...
A combined investment by Inter IKEA Group and its European franchisees aims to ease pressure on consumers facing higher living costs, with selected products seeing price reductions of up to 25%.IKEA franchisees across Europe have committed to lowering prices, with the products covered, timing and scale of reductions varying...
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 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...
