FSC appoints Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as new Director General, effective Oct 1, 2024, bringing expertise in climate change, sustainability, and public policy.

HOMAG Treff 2024 captivated over 2,000 visitors with cutting-edge woodworking innovations and technology. The event featured live demonstrations, automation solutions, and smart production tools, showcasing the latest trends in the wood industry.

Uppsala County Governor Stefan Attefall visits Setra’s Heby sawmill, gaining insights into renewable timber production and sustainable forestry practices. Setra, one of Sweden’s largest wood industry companies, highlights its role in the green transition with products like Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).

Confor and leading forestry businesses engaged with government figures, including Forestry Minister Mary Creagh MP, at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

Södra confirms UPM as a key customer for kraft lignin from its new Mönsterås plant, set to be operational in 2027. This partnership supports growing markets for sustainable materials, with lignin applications expanding rapidly across industries.

Brandenburg’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Jörg Steinbach, visited Classen Group’s Baruth/Mark plant to explore CO2 reduction plans. The site aims to shift to renewable energy, build a wind farm, and produce hydrogen for synthetic fuels.

Stora Enso appoints Pasi Kyckling as acting CFO until Niclas Rosenlew assumes the role in early 2025, continuing its commitment to sustainable growth in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction.

Discover how the Global Legal and Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF) launched the Action Framework for promoting sustainable timber supply chains, supporting industry collaboration, and tackling climate change.

International Wood Day 2024 gathered 400+ attendees in Klagenfurt to discuss the future of Austria’s sawmill industry, with a keynote by Dr. Christian Helmenstein and the awarding of the Golden Spruce.

HUBTEX successfully concluded its participation in the International Wood Fair 2024 in Klagenfurt, showcasing innovations like the MAXX electric multidirectional sideloader and FLUX forklift.