York Timber CEO Gabriël Stoltz exits as construction declines and timber supply tightens, signalling a key leadership transition in South Africa’s forestry sector.

The 22nd edition of Dubai WoodShow 2026 is rescheduled for June 22-24 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Expect expanded international presence and new opportunities.

Visitors can register their names for WoodEX for Africa 2026, June 9–11, in Johannesburg, uniting the woodworking and furniture industries.

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

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

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

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

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