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Ghana outpaces global peers as timber market hits 60% growth threshold

 January 12, 2026

The timber sector in Ghana surges with a 60.0% GTI rating in November 2025, outperforming global peers- explore the latest ITTO GTI report.

SCM Group celebrates its innovations and heritage at the 2025 Christmas summits

 December 30, 2025

SCM Group celebrates a landmark 2025 with holiday events along with its long-standing employees in Rimini, Thiene, and Zogno.

Sierra Leone takes bold step toward sustainable forest management with new interim Forest Stewardship standard

 December 18, 2025

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved Sierra Leone’s Interim Forest Stewardship Standard to promote responsible forest management and support sustainability efforts.

Craig Thompson is the new Factory Product Support member at Tigercat

 November 21, 2025

Tigercat Industries appoints Craig Thompson as Factory Product Support Representative, bringing specialised expertise in hybrid and electric vehicle systems.

Sveza forecasts a record 30% plywood export surge to Africa

 November 7, 2025

Sveza Group expects a 10-30% surge in plywood exports to Africa, driven by construction and furniture demand amidst high freight costs and logistics.

Deutsche Messe expands its regional footprint by opening a new entity in Dubai

 October 31, 2025

Deutsche Messe’s new subsidiary, HANNOVER FAIRS MENA, targets the MENA construction market, using Turkey as a hub to launch critical industry-focused events.

SCM shines at WoodTech 2025 with the latest innovations and technologies

 October 27, 2025

SCM showcased high-tech CNC, panel sizing, and zero-joint edgebanding at WoodTech 2025 in Istanbul. See the innovations driving automation & quality in Eurasia.

Cairo WoodShow 2025: The 10th edition will bring you the best of the best innovations

 October 17, 2025

Cairo WoodShow 2025: The premier platform for wood and machinery professionals in the MENA region. Discover innovations, B2B opportunities, and market insights.

Urgent Action Needed: Liberia Faces Rampant Deforestation and Child Labour Crisis in Cocoa Industry

 October 6, 2025

New investigation highlights severe deforestation in Liberia’s cocoa industry and the exploitation of child labour. European action on anti-deforestation regulation is critical.

WoodEX for Africa 2026: Dates confirmed and bookings now open for Africa’s premier timber and woodworking event

 September 24, 2025

Book your spot at WoodEX for Africa 2026, happening from June 9-11 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Discover top timber and woodworking innovations!


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