First published by Timber Industry News Despite the second lockdown and the associated restrictions, the German Woodworking Machinery Association anticipates a rebound in demand and has started 2021 with optimism. […]
While the rest of the world has been struggling to contain surging Covid-19 infections, the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) announced that it will hold its 47th edition in March this year. […]
The Institute for Timber Construction (ITC-SA) welcomes the decision by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) to recognise the Institute as a Voluntary Association authorised to be a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Licensed Body. [...]
During a virtual meeting of Cabinet on December 2, Nomfundo Tshabalala was appointed Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) director-general. Former director-general Nosipho Ngcaba had retired in June. […]
Sappi’s results in the first financial quarter of 2021 have shown a recovery compared to the previous quarter. According to Sappi CEO, Steve Binnie, there has been a continued recovery in Sappi’s results over the [...]
First published by the Tropical Timber Market Report Travel restrictions in Malaysia, initially scheduled to end on 4 February 2021 have been extended to 18 February 2021 based on a risk assessments and advice of [...]
Author Jean Marie Takouleu Through its Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), the World Bank is providing USD50-million to Madagascar to combat CO₂ emissions induced by deforestation. This funding supports a sustainable development programme that will [...]
The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) to launch its first Engineer Placement and Internship in Timber Industry Programme 2021 in a move to attract engineers to the timber sector. […]
By Abe Stears In the previous issue we addressed the accreditation process. The articles that follow will cover the certification process from application to the continual surveillance of the manufacturer’s product quality. […]
By Chrisna du Plessis, Department of Architecture, University of Pretoria Despite wide-spread use around the world, South Africans still regard timber construction with suspicion, best left to holiday log cabins and Wendy houses. [...]
