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Australia urged to tighten controls on Russian timber imports
A senate committee report has called for stronger measures to prevent Russian timber entering Australia through third countries, a move backed by the Australian Forest Products Association.Australia’s domestic timber...
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SICAM 2026 to bring 700 furniture industry exhibitors to Pordenone
From 20 to 23 Oct, the 17th edition of the Italian furniture components trade show will feature exhibitors from across the global industry, alongside international buyer delegations and events...
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Dürr appoints heads of automotive and woodworking divisions to management board
Dr Lars Friedrich and Dr Daniel Schmitt will join the board of management on 1 Oct, with Friedrich overseeing automotive and Schmitt responsible for woodworking.Dr Lars Friedrich (left) and...
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Tech-Together 2026 to bring wood processing technology together in Germany
The joint in-house exhibition will bring machinery manufacturers and industry partners together across Eastern Westphalia-Lippe from 22–23 Sep.Hymmen’s Technology Centre and testing facilities in Rödinghausen, GermanyTech-Together, a joint in-house...
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Oregon mass timber sector could reach $4.56bn in output by 2035
A study by Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Forestry has modelled the potential economic contribution of mass timber-related activity in the US state under different demand...
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FIMMA + Maderalia launches robotics area for timber construction
The new live demonstration area will feature Hundegger’s six-axis Robot-Compact 650, highlighting automation in the manufacture of structural timber elements.Hundegger will conduct live demonstrations of its six-axis Robot-Compact 650...
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Domestic timber prioritised in Japan’s new forestry plan
Japan is targeting higher timber production, greater domestic use and improved mill productivity by 2030.Japan is targeting a significant increase in domestic timber use for construction as softwood log...
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Raute integrates quality measurements across mill production
The company’s analyser technologies combine visual, moisture and strength data for veneer, plywood and laminated veneer lumber manufacturers.Raute’s integrated analyser technologies combine visual, moisture and strength measurements to give...
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Coating for credibility: Why reputation and sustainability are reshaping architectural metal finish choices
Across architecture, expectations are rising for building products and coated surfaces to deliver not only aesthetic quality, but also to protect hard-fought reputations, the environment and the products themselves...
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Pfleiderer appoints Donald Featherstone as interim CEO
The appointment follows the departure of Hicham Abel, with Pfleiderer focusing on investment, debt reduction and strengthening its position in the engineered wood products market.Pfleiderer is a German manufacturer...














