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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...