In New Zealand, Pan Pac Forest Products’ mill at Whirinaki, north of Napier, was inundated by floodwaters in mid-February. Flood-hit factories and processing plants are vowing to rebuild after Cyclone …
Innovative infrared technology to test timber treatment
AKD has announced the use of an innovative new technology that provides real time quality assurance for H2F timber treatment efficacy at its Tumut and Oberon processing facilities, to provide …
IRG timber durability research event for Australia
Australia will be hosting the International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRG) in Cairns, Queensland in May-June 2023. The IRG is the peak world body related to timber durability research …
Cusp to increase CLT & GLT production by 100%
It started with a bold idea. It progressed because of an unwavering belief that it could be done. And in June 2021, the newly branded Cusp Building Solutions launched the …
Tasmanian Premier visits Timberlink’s Bell Bay facility
Timberlink was pleased to welcome the Premier of Tasmania, Jeremy Rockliff MP, to Timberlink’s Bell Bay manufacturing facility on Friday 17th February 2023. An AU$63 million upgrade is in the …
Timberlink celebrates its 10-year milestone
February 1st 2023 marked a key milestone for Australian timber products manufacturing business Timberlink®, as it celebrated 10 years in business. Timberlink CEO Ian Tyson said “this is an important …
Australia’s last white paper plant closes
Australia’s last white paper manufacturing plant will close over a shortage of timber supplies, leading to job losses. Opal Australia will withdraw from producing graphic paper at its mill in …
Biomass System Selection – Start with the Fuel
The number of possible biomass fuels and fuel mixes utilizing waste “opportunity” fuels for a biomass energy system is large and continues to change and grow. When you include the …
Parkside announces closure of Manjimup mill
West Australia’s timber towns have been left ”stunned’ by the speed at which the industry is shedding workers ahead of a looming ban on the widespread logging of native forests. …