Tag: wood in architecture

The proposed $86m initiative in New Brunswick aims to improve wood fibre tracking, supply certainty and operational efficiency across the forest products industry.Digital technologies could improve wood fibre tracking and supply chain efficiency in Canada’s forest products industry (Image: Unsplash)Canada plans to invest up to $50m in a new...

The AI-assisted platform helps businesses organise geolocation data, assess deforestation risks and share information with supply chain partners to meet EU market requirements, including those under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).The Sylva platform aims to make traceability and due diligence more accessible to small businesses and smallholders ahead of...

Tentatively named KIBLO, the system combines factory-built wooden modules with detachable connectors to support faster construction and circular building use. Commercial availability is planned for 2027 onwards.Traditional Japanese houses in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan (Image: Unsplash)Sumitomo Forestry has developed a new modular timber building system, tentatively named KIBLO, designed to...

A Chinese delegation toured sawmills, forest nurseries and timber construction projects before meeting British Columbia suppliers at the annual trade event.The University of British Columbia, Vancouver: Timber buildings showcase the structural potential of wood in modern construction (Image: Unsplash)More than 20 Chinese industry representatives travelled to British Columbia, Canada,...

Production testing is under way at the new 42,000 sq ft facility in Ontario.Atlas Engineered Products is a Canada-based supplier of trusses and engineered wood products (Image: Unsplash)Atlas Engineered Products (AEP), a Canadian supplier of trusses and engineered wood products, has completed commissioning of a robotic roof truss manufacturing...

The company is investing $72m in its Los Ángeles remanufacturing plant and $20.6m in its Mulchén sawmill as part of a wider two-year modernisation programme.CMPC is investing in its timber operations in Biobío, including upgrades to sawing and drying processes (Image: Unsplash)Chile-based forestry group CMPC is investing more than...

Despite challenging market conditions, the Italian machinery manufacturer has expanded its presence across the DACH region.Gabriele Patti, commercial director of SCM, and Giovanni Masino, managing director of SCM Deutschland and DACH regional managerSCM has marked the 40th anniversary of its German subsidiary in Nürtingen and opened new premises for...

With the EU Deforestation Regulation due to apply from Dec 2026, hardwood specialist Danzer says it has been preparing its systems and supply chain data for the new requirements.Carl Hansen & Søn’s Dream Chair, a sculptural lounge chair designed by Japanese architect Tadao AndoThe EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is...

The proposed closure of the cross-laminated timber unit at the Gruvön sawmill could affect up to 80 positions, subject to local negotiations.The Gruvön sawmill in Sweden, where Stora Enso plans to discontinue cross-laminated timber production (Image: Stora Enso)Stora Enso plans to focus on sawn goods operations at its Gruvön...

The free trade agreement will remove tariffs on most of New Zealand’s forestry and wood exports when it enters into force on 20 Oct.New Zealand’s forestry and wood exports will benefit from tariff-free access to India for more than 95% of products under the new free trade agreement (Image:...