News
European wood pallet giant in major acquisition
Europe’s largest wood pallet producer, Faber Halbertsma Group (FHG), has stated its international ambitions by acquiring German pallet pool PAKi Logistics.
Published: 02-Feb-2012
Moelven's annual profits slump
Norwegian sawmiller and glulam producer Moelven has reported a sharp plunge in annual operating profits to NKr13m (2010: NKr243m).
Published: 02-Feb-2012
Södra acquires parquet flooring manufacturer
Södra has beefed up its product offering by acquiring parquet flooring manufacturer Berg & Berg
Published: 02-Feb-2012
US housing completions dip 10% in 2011
US house completions reached an estimated 583,900 units in 2011, 10.4% below the 2010 total (651,700).
Published: 02-Feb-2012
Large diameter tree volumes grow in Finland
The proportion of large-diameter trees in Finland has more than doubled in the past 60 years, according to the Finnish Forest Association.
Published: 02-Feb-2012
Ta Ann mill invaded by protestors
The Ta Ann veneer mill in Tasmania had to close last week due to a protest by environmental campaigners claiming the company is felling old-growth trees.
Published: 02-Feb-2012
Norbord’s European mills continue to grow
Norbord’s European business continued to grow in 2011, with the operation’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) up by US$7m to US$44m.
Published: 02-Feb-2012
Colchester Borough Council approves Vineyard Gate development
Caddick Group has announced that the Colchester Borough Council's Cabinet has given approval for development of Vineyard Gate in Colchester, UK.
Published: 02-Feb-2012
Ivanhoe Forge wins fabrication and installation contract for Narec project
UK-based Shepherd Construction has announced that the steel fabricator Ivanhoe Forge has secured a £300,000 ($475,410) contract for the fabrication and installation of staircases, ladders and metal work at the new facilitiesat Blyth’s National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) construction project.
Published: 02-Feb-2012
Caterpillar unveils three new Cat F Series backhoe loaders
Caterpillar has launched three new models in the Cat F Series Backhoe Loader range, 416F, 420F and 430F, which features new engine, refined hydraulics, redesigned linkage and easier maintenance.
Published: 02-Feb-2012
