Metsä Group will construct a demo plant for lignin refining in connection with its Äänekoski, Finland, bioproduct mill. The plant’s daily capacity will be two tons of the lignin product.
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Latvia’s Stiga RM Plans to Expand Birch Plywood Production at Its Kuldīga Mill
Stiga RM plans to significantly expand its birch plywood mill in Kuldīga this year with an investment of more than 10.5 million euros, LSM reported.
Metsä Group to Temporarily Halt Production at Several Mills in Finland Due to Strikes
Metsä Group announced that production at various Finland-based board mills and sawmills will temporarily shut down due to ongoing strikes.
Victoria, Australia’s State-Owned Logging Company VicForests to Cease Operations on June 30th
VicForests has been responsible for forest management on behalf of the Victoria, Australia, government for the past 20 years, ABC News reported.
Australia Launches A$100 Million Forest and Wood Innovations Program
On Monday, the Albanese Government launched its $100 million (AUD) Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program.
Finland’s UPM Prepares to Temporarily Adjust Production Levels
Finland’s UPM announced that UPM Pulp, UPM Timber, and UPM Communication Papers will start change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs.
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline Month-Over-Month but Increase Year-Over-Year in January
The US exported 742,824.6 metric tons of wood pellets in January, down from 1.01 million metric tons in December, a Biomass Magazine review USDA data shows.
Junnikkala Commissions New Sawmill in Oulu, Finland
Finland’s Junnikkala recently commissioned its new €70 million sawmill in Oulu, Finland. The planned annual production is 350,000 m3 of sawn timber.
Schilliger Holz Produces First CLT Panel at Its Facility in Vogelsheim, France
On February 8th, Schilliger Holz produced the first CLT panel at its newly upgraded Schilliger plant in Vogelsheim, France.
Timberlink Opens NeXTimber Manufacturing Facility in Tarpeena, South Australia
Timberlink has opened its NeXTimber® by Timberlink® manufacturing facility and upgraded its green mill in Tarpeena, South Australia.