Monday, 04 December 2017 17:56
Södra introduces new measurement technology for timber stacks at Värö
The measuring station at Värö will be the first at Södra to introduce new technology for measuring timber stack volumes on trucks. The new method is based on automated volume measurement using laser technology, developed by Swedish company, Mabema AB.…
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Thursday, 30 November 2017 08:40
Stora Enso announces intent to acquire forest assets in conjunction with planned structural changes in Bergvik Skog AB
Shareholders representing 98% of the owners in Bergvik Skog AB, a Swedish forest holding company, have agreed to initiate discussions, based on a non-binding letter of intent, aiming at structural changes in Bergvik Skog Group. These shareholders are Stora Enso,…
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Thursday, 30 November 2017 08:36
BillerudKorsnäs intends to acquire forest assets
BillerudKorsnäs has signed a letter of intent to acquire Bergvik Skog Öst AB, owned by Bergvik Skog AB. Bergvik Skog Öst AB comprises approximately 350,000 hectares of forest land in Sweden. The transaction will secure parts of BillerudKorsnäs’ wood supply,…
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Friday, 24 November 2017 07:58
Södra invests in more forestry drones
Södra is now investing in more forestry drones. This digital technology speeds up the work of field staff at the same time as it makes it more comprehensive and safer. “We have identified numerous applications where drones can enhance the…
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Thursday, 02 November 2017 10:03
Essity recognized by CDP as world leader for its action on water and forests
Essity, a leading hygiene and health company, has been recognized as a global leader for its action on water and forests and received the highest score from CDP, an international not-for-profit charity that promotes a more sustainable economy. From thousands…
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Thursday, 02 November 2017 09:54
Globalstar’s SPOT Gen3 to Protect Forest Workers Across France
Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. and the leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, has just announced that France’s Société Forestière has chosen SPOT Gen3 to protect forest management workers. In an…
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Thursday, 21 September 2017 07:11
Production cost margins for sawmills in Brazil, Russia, and Finland have fallen during the first half of 2017
Production cost margins for sawmills in Brazil, Russia, and Finland have fallen during the first half of 2017, while they increased to their second highest level in 13 years in the US South in the 2Q/17, according to the Wood…
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Monday, 14 August 2017 09:40
Unleashing the full power of research and innovation of the EU forest-based sector
The Forest-based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) seeks to align public funding for research and innovation with proper technological developments to reduce GHG emissions and improve forest management and land use With its unique innovation portfolio and many technological solutions, the…
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Tuesday, 01 August 2017 11:59
Swedish wood increasingly global
Global demand for Swedish wood is constantly rising. In the first half of 2017, Södra delivered sawn timber to 38 counties, representing more than a 100-percent increase in geographic markets since 2005. More and more global markets are acknowledging Swedish…
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Wednesday, 12 July 2017 06:06
AkzoNobel helping to save the Brazilian rainforest
A large area of Brazilian rainforest located within one of AkzoNobel's sites is being planted with around 12,000 seedlings of species native to the region as part of an ongoing project to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. The seedlings will replace…
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Tuesday, 20 June 2017 08:34
Global Telesat Communications Awarded Contract with UK's Forestry Commission for Emergency Response System
Forestry Commission Improves Forest Ranger Safety with Approx. 550 Globalstar SPOT Gen3 Satellite Messengers Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NYSE MKT: GSAT) and the leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies and…
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Monday, 12 June 2017 05:34
Grow Forest – forestry gaming app for children
Södra is launching a gaming app for children – Grow Forest – in conjunction with Elmia Wood. In the game, the child follows the main character Banja, whose mission is to create a living and sustainable society using the forest’s…
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Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:43
Tieto signs deal with SCA Forest Products to manage SAP environment
Tieto has signed a three-year contract with SCA, Europe's largest private forest owner, to handle SAP Application Lifecycle Management Services for its forestry business area. The deal means Tieto will be responsible for application management and support. "We are extremely pleased…
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Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:41
Responsible sourcing of forest products beneficial for businesses, new report
Retail companies with strong responsible forest products sourcing policies are seeing numerous tangible business benefits, demonstrating that sustainability makes business sense, according to a new WWF report. Drawing from the experience of the forest product supply chains, the report supports…
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Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:37
Double A supports Thailand's advancement towards national sustainable forest certification standard
The first Thai company accepted by PEFC as an international stakeholder member Bangkok, Thailand – Double A continues its active promotion of sustainable fiber sourcing in Thailand through certification. The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) accepted Double…
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