Bernhard Lembeck is a former German petro-chemical paint chemist who became obsessed with making natural wood coatings. Along the way he became known as “the green chemist”. WoodBiz Africa caught up with Bernhard and Sandra…
AstaChem is the leading Malaysian chemical manufacturer of formaldehyde, adhesive resins, specialty chemicals, hardeners, and fillers, catering to various industries, including forest products. It provides a high-quality products and innovative solutions to meet the needs…
The topic of the fifth webinar of Sawmilling South Africa’s Talking Timber series was the Sustainability of Timber in Construction. Some decision-makers believe timber is not a workable material for structural applications. As a result,…
Ask a seasoned sawmiller about value-adding at the mill, and the immediate answer is, “it starts in the log yard”. From the gate to the infeed, the purpose of the logyard is to kickstart the…
Mention wood and pulp; the first things that come to mind are furniture, trusses, paper and packaging. But wait, there’s much more. Dissolving pulp is an incredibly versatile product serving as a feedstock to a…
Forklifts and pallets are ubiquitous in all industries and critical assets needed to keep bulk goods moving within and between countries. The global pallet market reached a value of US$ 57.6-billion in 2021 and is…
