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…
The CMC Group is the new South African distributor of the Swiss woodworking machinery manufacturer, Striebig’s specialist range of space-saving vertical panel saws. CMC has its head office in Durban and branches in Johannesburg, Cape…
USNR, a division of Wood Technologies International, has acquired Timber Automation, an industry leader in wood processing equipment and technology. The amalgamation solidifies USNR’s leadership position in providing equipment and technology to the global wood…
Cassie Greyling’s company, Can-Do Timbers, recently took delivery of a new John Deere 859MH tracked harvester carrying a Waratah 616C series-III harvesting head. The machine is an upgrade on the company’s reliable nine years…
By Sappi Southern Africa Economic growth in communities stems from more people having access to decent work and earning a living using their talents and skills. This growth leads to stronger, more resilient and successful…
The deputy minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Makhotso Sotyu, recently handed over forestry plantations to the Batlokoa and Makhoba communities in Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape. The combined extent of…
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…
Arxada’s South African-based company, Arch Wood Protection, has adopted ComplianceWire to facilitate and maintain its customer-focused culture of compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Arxada is the global developer and supplier of quality-assured wood protection…
Congratulations to Merensky Timber’s Langeni Sawmill for participating in the Crickmay & Associates Intermill Comparison and attaining the 2022 Sawmill Improvement Award. Andrew Crickmay announced the winner in June during Sawmilling South Africa’s (SSA’s) annual…
Sawmilling South Africa (SSA) is stepping up its campaign to promote wood’s invaluable role in the country’s future. It launched its new corporate colours, branding and slogan “we saw the future” at its Annual General…
