BOSTON, PRNewswire — China’s GDP expansion slowed markedly in 2018, pulp prices have moderated following the third-longest price runup in recent history, and new trade restrictions threaten to stifle demand for wood fiber and finished goods. Still, China’s fundamentals will sustain growth in key segments over the next decade, finds Developments in the China Pulp…
Forests Ontario’s Annual Conference took place on February 8th at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston, Ontario. Ontario’s largest forestry conference, the event brought together more than 400 forestry enthusiasts from across the province for discussions and presentations under the theme of Natural Connections. The conference featured an awards ceremony recognizing groups and individuals that have…
Opening the 76th OFIA AGM in Toronto at the One King West Hotel, Jamie Lim, president, and CEO addressed key issues for the Ontario forest industry, including sustainability and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) review. “Collectively we are happy with the Ford government to take decisive action on the ESA review and to ignore the…
For the first time in the industry, Tsubaki customers can now have access to critical application information in seconds by using their new Scan and Plan QR code system. Simply scan Tsubaki’s QR code and have the ability to plan your service needs. Be proactive and not reactive! Contact your local Tsubaki representative to learn…
Tigercat continues to set the bar high with the introduction of the new 890 logger – the largest machine in the Tigercat forestry equipment line-up – a heavy duty, purpose-built forestry carrier that can be configured for loading, shovel logging or processing. Weighing 47 900 kg (105,600 lb), the Tigercat 890 is the largest, highest…
Vancouver, BC, — Canfor Corporation has announced that it has completed the purchase of 70% of the Vida Group (“VIDA”) of Sweden for a purchase price of 3,990 million Swedish Krona (approximately CAD$580 million). “We are excited to welcome the VIDA team to Canfor and we are looking forward to working with VIDA to develop…
A global battery consortium charged with advancing lead battery technology has re-launched as it prepares to unveil a raft of new research designed to take the technology to the next level. The Consortium for Battery Innovation, which includes more than 90-member companies worldwide supporting pre-competitive research into lead battery technology, is preparing for a surge…
The 2018 State of the Polar Bear report, published by the Global Warming Policy Foundation, confirms that polar bears are continuing to thrive, despite recent reductions in sea ice levels. This finding contradicts claims by environmentalists and some scientists that falls in sea ice would wipe out bear populations. The report’s author, zoologist Dr Susan…
Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service, Lakehead University and Confederation College have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Forest Science Research and Education. “One of the goals in Lakehead University’s strategic plan is to create local and global partnerships, and this MOU helps us do that as well as grow our research capacity,” said…
HALIFAX, National Post — Experts say the deaths of the seven Barho children in a ferocious Halifax house fire last week could lead to new fire safety measures and changes to the country’s building code. “I think we’re going to learn from this tragedy, and you may actually end up seeing some changes coming in…