As reported, on Thursday 27 April, New Zealand’s Minister of Forestry launched the government’s Wood Processing Growth Fund (WPGF) to unlock the potential of our forest resource, support the transition …
Creating a culture of smart wood manufacturing
During the latest episode of FWPA’s WoodChat podcast series, listeners will hear from two thriving Australian forest and wood products companies adopting smart manufacturing principles. Applying these principles during the …
NZ wood processors want their carbon, not your debt
Opinion: Marty Verry, CEO of the Red Stag group of companies Last week incoming Minister of Forestry Peeni Henare announced a NZ$57 million fund to invest in New Zealand’s wood …
What’s behind the rise in timber prices in Australia
The lifting of China’s export restrictions, combined with rising interest rates and a housing shortage, could spell trouble for the Australian housing industry. Australian timber prices may have fallen from …
Corryong sawmill closing in September
The timber mill at Corryong, in the north-eastern corner of Victoria, will close by September this year, once the existing log stock is milled. It will be the end of …
Changes at Koppers Performance Chemicals
Koppers Performance Chemicals has announced that Steve Crimp, General Manager of Koppers Performance Chemicals New Zealand, has accepted a promotion to the role of Managing Director, Koppers Performance Chemicals Europe. …
Jon Kleinschmidt retires after 28 Years with Hyne
28 years, 6 months and 1 week. Last Friday (5 May), Jon Kleinschmidt, known fondly throughout the business and industry as ‘JK’, officially retired as Chief Executive Officer of Hyne …
WA sawmill closing ahead of native logging ban
Another sawmill in southern WA will close before the official ban of native logging comes into effect in 2024. Redmond Sawmill, based near Albany, will shut its doors at the …