According to research by Allied Market Research, global demand for furniture is expected to increase, owing to the millennial generation’s rapid urbanisation and high-purchasing power. Advanced manufacturing technology has lowered the cost and time for…
Through the ages, adhesives have been vital in the timber industry, from finger-jointing in the drymill to furniture manufacturing and laminated structural timber beams. The German specialist adhesives manufacturer Kleiberit’s adhesive systems span many applications,…
Industry stalwart, Kerry Davies reminds us to make the most of the circumstances we find ourselves in. She says life is a career journey for everyone. Read her advice for young people starting their careers…
Talkmore Kanda is the marketing manager of Allied Timbers, Zimbabwe’s state-owned entity responsible for domestic and export timber sales under the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. In a conversation with Justin Nyakudanga, he says the…
It has been seven months since the Forestry and Agriculture Training Organisation (FATO), formerly SAFCA NPC, was established as an independent entity promoting excellence in developing and implementing training programmes for the forestry sector. FATO’s…
“Despite much written in South Africa about how well we are training and upskilling our population, as a hands-on employer in the construction industry, I know this is not the case”, says engineer and WoodBiz…
Sappi a leading producer of dissolving pulp sold under the brand name Verve has completed a verification against the Higg Facility Social and Labour Module (FSLM) at its Saiccor Mill, achieving a score of 91.5%.…
Miro Forestry & Timber Products has received a $24 million equity investment from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). It marks a significant milestone in the growth of Miro’s sustainable forestry and timber processing…
In the era of heightened concern for sustainability and conserving our planet’s resources, timber stands out as one of the few renewable construction materials, possessing the unique ability to store carbon and return to nature…
Rothoblaas is the Italian manufacturer of standard and proprietary tools and connectors for timber and hybrid structures. Joy Crane discussed mass timber construction with Rothoblaas’ South African branch manager, Mark O’Connor. He believes it’s only…
