News
Dirk Eiynck changes to Vauth-Sagel to expand innovative capacity
Dirk Eiynck has been appointed to the newly created position of head of product management and marketing at Vauth-Sagel.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Second annual UK Biomass Directory
The second annual UK Biomass Directory has been released and it indicates that the county is in line to meet its goal of producing 10% of its energy with biomass by 2050.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Xylexpo 2012 looking to 20% increase in show space
Xylexpo 2012, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking technology and furniture industry supplies takes place May 8-12, 2012 in the Milan Exhibition Center Fieramilano-Rho. It is looking to achieve a 15-20% increase in show display space compared with 2010. www.xylexpo.com
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Poplar Association extends reach
The European Poplar Association (Pro-Populus) is planning a new round of activities as part of its remit to promote the use of the species.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Interzum had 13% more visitors than in 2009
In Cologne last year, 52,400 trade visitors from 147 countries came to interzum, the furniture industry and interior finishing event. This was up 13% compared to the previous show in 2009. There were 1,434 exhibitors.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Iain Mcllwee becomes new BWF chief
Iain Mcllwee becomes the new chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation this month taking over from Richard Lambert. Mr Mcllwee was previously head of commercial development at PCG, a professional association for freelance businesses.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
BSW Timber explores modified wood technology
BSW Timber has revived its interest in modified wood technology as part of its wide-ranging product development programme.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Mary Jo Nyblad assumes APA chairmanship
APA – The Engineered Wood Association recently appointed Mary Jo Nyblad as chairman of the APA board of trustees.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
Canfor to permanently close two mills
Canfor is permanently closing two mills in British Columbia (BC).
Published: 03-Feb-2012
New study on effects of mountain pine beetle infestation
A new study on the effects of the mountain pine beetle infestation on the British Columbia (BC) timber industry will be published in early 2012 by Wood Markets Group. Wood Markets has hinted that fewer pine forests could be affected up to 2020 than originally predicted.
Published: 03-Feb-2012
