Nine months ago, Pan Pac Forest Products’ Whirinaki site was flooded under 2m of silt and water when Cyclone Gabrielle hit the Hawke’s Bay region. The company incurred around $300 …
Prolam re-opens Motueka sawmill – a boost for Nelson’s timber industry
The first logs in more than five years have been milled at a restored sawmill on Little Sydney Road, Motueka marking a new chapter for the region’s timber industry. Closed …
Te Kōtuku grants to help small-scale wood processors
A new grants programme to help small-scale wood processors lift productivity and capacity will open on 20 November 2023. Te Kōtuku is for small-scale wood processors specialising in non-Pinus radiata …
Anonymous process revolutionised company’s recruitment
Metsä Group, a Finnish forest industry group present in about 30 countries, is one of the few companies in Finland using anonymous recruitment as their main recruitment method. The goal …
AU$137 million recycled pulp mill for Queensland
A pulp mill using recycled fibre is set to be built in Australia that will then export the output material. An investment of AU$137 million is being made into what …
Moisture Content Control During Drying – TRUMARK-EVO
Concurrent with the progression of drying technologies towards continuous drying systems (CDS) the importance of knowing the moisture content (MC) of the timber during drying is essential. Traditionally this has …
WPMA appoints two new Directors
The Wood Processors and Manufacturers Association (WPMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors. Ian Jones (photo) is the General Manager for Fletcher Wood Products which includes …
Vale Graeme Black
The global forest industry is mourning the loss of a true visionary after the passing of Graeme Black. Described by Eileen Newbury, former FWPA Head of Marketing and Communication, “as …
The world’s largest biomass energy company near collapse
This year has been a financial disaster for Enviva, the world’s largest producer of wood pellets for the biomass energy industry. With more than $250 million in losses to date …
A message of remembrance for John Pizzey
On behalf of Helen, John’s wife, and the family, it is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our esteemed Managing …
Australian Pine Log Price Index report released
The latest Australian Pine Log Price Index for the January to June 2023 period has been released. The Australian Pine Log Price Index (“the Index”) is compiled by KPMG using …