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Sappi Joins ZDHC to Promote Textile Value Chain Sustainability
Sappi Joins ZDHC to Promote Textile Value Chain Sustainability Sappi, a global leader in woodfibre-based renewable resources, today announced that it has joined the ZDHC Foundation Roadmap to Zero Programme, reinforcing its commitment to responsible chemical management for its global dissolving wood pulp operations. Through its Sappi Verve brand, the company supplies the fashion industry with premium dissolving wood pulp (DWP), the renewable raw material behind soft, breathable fabrics used in everything from everyday apparel and professional wear to fashion and home textiles. As a supplier of a raw material, Sappi recognises that driving more sustainable outcomes
R23 Million of Timber Stolen From State-Owned Forestry Company
R23 Million of Timber Stolen From State-Owned Forestry Company The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment revealed that criminals stole R22.5 million worth of timber from the South African Forestry Company (SAFCOL). SAFCOL is the third largest state-owned forestry company in South Africa and plays an important role in the agricultural, manufacturing, and rural economic sectors. It is the largest producer of high-quality sawlogs in South Africa, focusing heavily
FABI Researcher Delivers Keynote at the 2nd Symposium on Fungal Genetics and Biology in Brazil
FABI Researcher Delivers Keynote at the 2nd Symposium on Fungal Genetics and Biology in Brazil From 17 to 19 June 2026, the 2nd Symposium on Fungal Genetics and Biology (SFGB) was held at the UFG Central Library, Samambaia Campus, in Goiânia, Brazil. Organised by researchers from the Institute of Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), under Chair Prof. Dr Mirelle Garcia Silva Bailão and Co-Chair Prof. Dr
Massive solar investment key to Bell’s energy efficiency
Massive solar investment key to Bell’s energy efficiency Bell Equipment’s Richards Bay factory is leading the way in energy efficient manufacturing with Phase 3 of their impressive solar energy project currently underway. On completion it will increase the original equipment manufacturer’s solar capacity to 1,725 MW AC and contribute almost twenty per cent towards the factory’s total energy consumption. Bell, with its modern 45 000 m² undercover manufacturing facility, has
A New Chapter for the TWK Group
A New Chapter for the TWK Group A new chapter has officially begun for the TWK Group in Empangeni. TWK has taken over Promech, previously owned by Richert Austion. Under the new ownership, the business aims to expand its involvement in the forestry sector and strengthen its presence within the industry. Justin Hartley has been appointed as the new Manager and has already taken up his position on site. Management
Does the Rhino Resaw Make Profit for Sawmillers?
Does the Rhino Resaw Make Profit for Sawmillers? Short answer: Yes! Long Answer. Also Yes! But lets break it down for you further, here is why: 1/3 – Rhino Maximizes Timber Yield: A band resaw is the best machine for timber optimisation, allowing the sawmiller to cut precise and accurate sizes without the blade-kerf waste you’d have on a circular saw. 2/3 – Rhino Adds Value: Turning low-value cants into
Snack to the Future: Packaging Built for Protection, Shelf Impact and Brand Trust
Snack to the Future: Packaging Built for Protection, Shelf Impact and Brand Trust Snacks and confectionery are high‑volume, impulse categories, produced on high‑speed packing lines and expected to perform across complex supply chains. In snacks and confectionery, corrugated and solid board packaging: protects products at speed, reducing crushing and visible damage helps products stand out in crowded aisles signals brand values in seconds Avoidable loss often happens before the
Sappi Joins ZDHC to Promote Textile Value Chain Sustainability
Sappi Joins ZDHC to Promote Textile Value Chain Sustainability Sappi, a global leader in woodfibre-based renewable resources, today announced that it has joined the ZDHC Foundation Roadmap to Zero Programme, reinforcing its commitment to responsible chemical management for its global dissolving wood pulp operations. Through its Sappi Verve brand, the company supplies the fashion industry with premium dissolving wood pulp (DWP), the renewable raw material behind soft, breathable fabrics used
R23 Million of Timber Stolen From State-Owned Forestry Company
R23 Million of Timber Stolen From State-Owned Forestry Company The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment revealed that criminals stole R22.5 million worth of timber from the South African Forestry Company (SAFCOL). SAFCOL is the third largest state-owned forestry company in South Africa and plays an important role in the agricultural, manufacturing, and rural economic sectors. It is the largest producer of high-quality sawlogs in South Africa, focusing heavily
FABI Researcher Delivers Keynote at the 2nd Symposium on Fungal Genetics and Biology in Brazil
FABI Researcher Delivers Keynote at the 2nd Symposium on Fungal Genetics and Biology in Brazil From 17 to 19 June 2026, the 2nd Symposium on Fungal Genetics and Biology (SFGB) was held at the UFG Central Library, Samambaia Campus, in Goiânia, Brazil. Organised by researchers from the Institute of Biological Sciences at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), under Chair Prof. Dr Mirelle Garcia Silva Bailão and Co-Chair Prof. Dr
Massive solar investment key to Bell’s energy efficiency
Massive solar investment key to Bell’s energy efficiency Bell Equipment’s Richards Bay factory is leading the way in energy efficient manufacturing with Phase 3 of their impressive solar energy project currently underway. On completion it will increase the original equipment manufacturer’s solar capacity to 1,725 MW AC and contribute almost twenty per cent towards the factory’s total energy consumption. Bell, with its modern 45 000 m² undercover manufacturing facility, has
A New Chapter for the TWK Group
A New Chapter for the TWK Group A new chapter has officially begun for the TWK Group in Empangeni. TWK has taken over Promech, previously owned by Richert Austion. Under the new ownership, the business aims to expand its involvement in the forestry sector and strengthen its presence within the industry. Justin Hartley has been appointed as the new Manager and has already taken up his position on site. Management
Does the Rhino Resaw Make Profit for Sawmillers?
Does the Rhino Resaw Make Profit for Sawmillers? Short answer: Yes! Long Answer. Also Yes! But lets break it down for you further, here is why: 1/3 – Rhino Maximizes Timber Yield: A band resaw is the best machine for timber optimisation, allowing the sawmiller to cut precise and accurate sizes without the blade-kerf waste you’d have on a circular saw. 2/3 – Rhino Adds Value: Turning low-value cants into
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