http://www.internationalforestindustries.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2011 has proven to be another strong year for NZ log exports, with 11.9 million jas shipped from NZ ports over the year. This is a 12% year on year volume increase over 2010's 10.6 million jas. NZ's harvesting/transport and port infrastructure have managed this increased well, albeit not without ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/02/03/tpt-export-market-report/ Building on the strengths of the K-Series, John Deere has introduced the 844K Series II Wheel Loader to meet the demands of today's evolving jobsite. The seven-yard class loader affords operators higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs for a more valuable wheel loader experience. The improvements revolve around ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/02/01/john-deere-unveils-844k-series-ii-wheel-loader-at-world-of-concrete-las-vegas/  John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) displayed five of its Interim Tier 4/Stage III B diesel engines at World of Concrete 2012, January 24 - 27 in Las Vegas. Engines on exhibit  included the PowerTechTM PWX 4.5L, PowerTech PVX 6.8L models above and below 130 kW (174 hp), the PowerTech PVX 9.0L ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/02/01/john-deere-power-systems-exhibits-introduces-emissions-hub-blog-at-world-of-concrete-2012/   The new AUSTimber 2012 town office opened  Monday 30th January 2012 and  will be located at 38 James Street, Mount Gambier. The AUSTimber 2012 town office will provide a central place to organise the event, meet suppliers, sponsors and exhibitors. People will be able to register for the conference and the ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/02/01/new-town-office-for-austimber2012/ With weaker demand for lumber around the world, sawlog prices fell in a majority of the 21 markets tracked by the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). The Global Conifer Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) declined in the 3Q for the first time since the 1Q/09. With a few exceptions, prices fell in both ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/01/27/global-sawlog-prices-fall-for-first-time-since-2009/ As a result of global wood pellet supply significantly exceeding demand during the last two to three years, industrial wood pellet prices in Europe have been flat to decreasing slightly on a euro basis. Prices increased from €115/tonne in July 2007 to €140/tonne at the beginning of 2009. Since then, ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/01/27/industrial-wood-pellet-prices-flat-in-europe/ What a year it's been for those involved in carbon markets. A raft of new legislation, a jump followed by a dramatic drop-off in carbon pricing and then a slow-down in trading. The roller coaster ride has caused plenty of angst for those foresters, emitters and investors with an interest ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/01/27/carbon-forestry-2012-planned-for-australasia/ The latest investment in the continuing expansion of production capacity at A&J Scott saw a new chipper installed on one the key production lines to cope with the increasing flow of timber through the mill.The Bruks BK-DH 365x560, supplied by Soderhamn Eriksson, is a big, strong machine and ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/01/24/bruks-at-centre-of-aj-scott-uk-expansion/    The 50th GradExpertTM will soon be delivered to the Canfor Group in Prince George, British Columbia. It's not their first GradExpert either; in fact the Canfor Group has purchased 15 GradExpert lumber grade optimizers so far - a fitting testimony to  our customers' faith in its capabilities! A large part of ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/01/20/comact-sells-50th-gradexpert/  The KWF-Meeting ranks among the biggest Forestry Demofairs in the world. This is the most important international meeting of the forest sector in 2012. The 16th KWF- Meeting is scheduled to take place from June 13 to 16 in Bopfingen (Eastern Swabian Alb District). Traditionally, the KWF- Meeting consists of three elements ... http://www.internationalforestindustries.com/2012/01/20/the-16th-kwf-meeting-june-13-to-16-in-bopfingen/