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PEFC: China recognised for efforts in forest certification
China was applauded for the greatest increase in forest certification by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) during PEFC Forest Certification Week last week, with an...
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UK: Timber frame to account for 27% of housing starts
Timber frame is expected to account for 27% of new housing in the UK by 2017, buoyed by a steady increase in housing starts of cagr 2%, according to a new...
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Kastamonu quells rumours of business suspension in Russia
Turkey-based panel manufacturer Kastamonu Entegre has issued a statement defending its business operations in Russia following rumours that all investment activities will be suspended.
"There is no decision to terminate...
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IFFS unveils new highlights for 2016 edition
Image: The Singapore Pavilion at Hall 4, IFFS 2015/ PHOTO CREDIT: IFFS
The International Furniture Fair Singapore 2016 / 33rd ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS) returns to Singapore from March 10...
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AHEC to continue ‘Designed in Asia and made in Asia with American hardwood’ campaign...
The American Hardwood Export Council's promotional campaign ‘Designed in Asia and made in Asia with American hardwood' launched in November 2014 with great acclaim, will be further developed through...
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Eucalyptus, the third most planted species in China
Currently eucalyptus is the third most available plantation timber in China. The area of eucalyptus plantations is around 4.5 million hectares accounting for just 2% of China's forest area.
However,...
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SCM Group signs new partnership with Austria-based Handl
SCM Group has signed a collaboration agreement with Austrian dealer Handl. The agreement is for the distribution, service and technical support in the eight main Austrian regions (apart from Vorarlberg)...
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Sandvik CFO Mats Backman to step down
Mats Backman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CFO, for Sandvik has decided to leave Sandvik to assume the equivalent position as CFO for the automotive safety supplier...
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Malaysian furniture exporters benefit from weak Ringgit
Malaysian furniture exporters are benefitting from the weak Ringgit. At the current rate of over RM 4.25 to the US dollar the Ringgit has weakened around 27% in the year.
This year furniture...
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Latvia’s forest exports up 3% in 3Q/2015
Latvia exported forest products worth EUR 1.532 billion in 3Q/2015, a 3% increase from the year before, according to the Latvian Agriculture Ministry.
Exports of timber and related products rose...
